Jennifer Xiao

Jennifer Xiao is a dedicated Political Science graduate student at the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, Columbia University. With a keen interest in public policy and international relations, she is committed to analyzing and addressing complex political issues. Jennifer's academic journey reflects her passion for fostering a deeper understanding of governance and its impact on global affairs.

Africa·Asia·Opinion

January 11, 2026

After the BRI Hangover: Why Kenya’s China Trade Deal Is Going Nowhere

Kenya’s much-hyped zero‑tariff trade deal with China has quietly slipped into limbo, exposing how Beijing’s promises now often move faster than its paperwork, and how African partners are warier after a decade

Asia·Opinion

December 26, 2025

The Trial That Terrified Hong Kong

China’s prosecution and conviction of Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai under the National Security Law (NSL) is widely seen by rights groups, UN experts and many governments as a politically driven,

Asia·Explainer

December 8, 2025

Inside the New Thailand–Cambodia Border Escalation

Thailand’s latest airstrikes mark the most serious escalation in its long-running border dispute with Cambodia since the early 2010s, turning what had been intermittent skirmishes into sustained, multi‑theatre combat along a contested

Navigating Uncertainty: China’s Plan to Trump-Proof Its Economy

The recent re-election of Donald Trump as President of the United States has sent ripples through global capitals, with Beijing particularly attentive to the implications for U.S.-China relations. China’s leadership, while not

December 20, 2024

Opinion

The Ideology Question: What Drives Trump’s China Strategy?

As Donald Trump prepares for his return to the White House, the world braces for a new chapter in U.S.-China relations. But as the contours of his China policy begin to emerge,

November 22, 2024

Opinion

China and Brazil Forge Deeper Ties for a Just World and Sustainable Future

In a landmark moment for international relations, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva announced the elevation of their nations’ bilateral ties to a “community with a

November 21, 2024

Planet

Riding Into the Night: How Chinese Students Found Joy and Lost It Again

On a balmy summer night, under the hum of Zhengzhou’s streetlights, an extraordinary sight emerged: tens of thousands of young people on bicycles, forming a spontaneous convoy of joy and defiance. What

November 11, 2024

Culture

Three Factors Behind Donald Trump’s Resounding Win in US Presidential Election 2024

In an era marked by political volatility and shifting allegiances, Donald Trump has orchestrated what many are calling the most stunning political comeback in the annals of United States history. From a

November 7, 2024

Opinion

To Win Michigan, Harris Needs a New Message; Anti-Trump Narrative Isn’t It

In Michigan, a critical swing state where political winds shift with the economy and kitchen-table issues, Kamala Harris’ warnings about Donald Trump’s authoritarianism seem to be slipping into the background. While she

October 29, 2024

Opinion

Taiwan’s Silent Struggle: How Chinese Lawfare Threatens Global Stability

In recent months, China’s military activities around Taiwan have escalated dramatically, with simulated invasion drills, missile launches over the island, and daily incursions by Chinese fighter jets into Taiwanese airspace. These aggressive

October 22, 2024

Opinion

A Turning Point in Gaza: The Death of Yahya Sinwar and Its Implications

The death of Yahya Sinwar, a principal architect of Hamas’s deadly October 7, 2023, assault on Israel, marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing conflict that has gripped the Middle East. As

October 18, 2024

Opinion

Shifting Sands: How Far-Right Wins Are Reshaping Europe

In a troubling trend that threatens the fabric of European democracy, recent elections in Austria and Germany have highlighted the growing influence of far-right parties across the continent. The normalization of anti-migrant,

October 16, 2024

Opinion

WHO Investment Round: Make a Commitment to Our Common Health

We all value our health and the health of those close to us. Yet despite great strides in science and innovation our health is under threat, even in the most developed countries.

October 10, 2024

Planet

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Jennifer Xiao

After the BRI Hangover: Why Kenya’s China Trade Deal Is Going Nowhere

The Trial That Terrified Hong Kong

Inside the New Thailand–Cambodia Border Escalation

Navigating Uncertainty: China’s Plan to Trump-Proof Its Economy

The Ideology Question: What Drives Trump’s China Strategy?

China and Brazil Forge Deeper Ties for a Just World and Sustainable Future

Riding Into the Night: How Chinese Students Found Joy and Lost It Again

Three Factors Behind Donald Trump’s Resounding Win in US Presidential Election 2024

To Win Michigan, Harris Needs a New Message; Anti-Trump Narrative Isn’t It

Taiwan’s Silent Struggle: How Chinese Lawfare Threatens Global Stability

A Turning Point in Gaza: The Death of Yahya Sinwar and Its Implications

Shifting Sands: How Far-Right Wins Are Reshaping Europe

WHO Investment Round: Make a Commitment to Our Common Health

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