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.

Americas·Asia·Middle East·Opinion

April 12, 2026

China Is Testing the Boundaries of the Iran War

China is no longer merely a distant benefactor of Iran. If U.S. intelligence reports are correct, Beijing is edging into something much more dangerous: active enabling of Iran’s wartime rebuild. According to The

Asia·Opinion

April 9, 2026

How China Weaponized Its Economy Against Japan

When Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi made a straightforward observation in November last year—that a Chinese military attack on Taiwan could threaten Japan’s own security—she inadvertently triggered what would become one of

Asia·Middle East·Opinion

March 18, 2026

China and Hormuz: The Vulnerability That Isn’t

The Strait of Hormuz is the world’s most dangerous energy chokepoint: a 21-mile-wide slit between Iran and Oman through which roughly 20 million barrels of oil and significant volumes of liquefied natural

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

Escalating Conflict Threatens to Engulf Lebanon and the Region

In a significant escalation of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran, Iran launched a ballistic missile attack on Israel yesterday, signaling a dramatic intensification of hostilities in the Middle East. This

October 3, 2024

Opinion

Defending the Shoal: US-Philippine Alliance vs. China’s Sea Ambitions

The South China Sea has become a flashpoint of conflict, with China’s militarization clashing with Philippine territorial claims. Heightened tensions, U.S. alliances, and ongoing confrontations increase the risk of broader regional conflict.

September 6, 2024

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Jennifer Xiao

China Is Testing the Boundaries of the Iran War

How China Weaponized Its Economy Against Japan

China and Hormuz: The Vulnerability That Isn’t

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

Escalating Conflict Threatens to Engulf Lebanon and the Region

Defending the Shoal: US-Philippine Alliance vs. China’s Sea Ambitions

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