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.

Opinion

September 23, 2026

Can Trump and Xi Keep the AI Race Under Control?

When Donald Trump and Xi Jinping meet in Washington on Thursday, they will return to a familiar set of disputes that have defined relations between the world’s two largest economies: trade, technology

Technology

September 19, 2026

The AI Race is Developing an Asia Advantage

When Xi Jinping sits down with Donald Trump in Washington on September 24, artificial intelligence will be near the centre of the table. Washington has plenty to discuss: AI-enabled cyberattacks, semiconductor controls

Asia·Opinion

August 18, 2026

China’s Slowdown Isn’t a Blip. It’s a Warning.

For most of this year, Beijing’s economic managers have offered a familiar reassurance: growth is cooling, but it’s cooling in a controlled, deliberate way — the natural byproduct of a planned shift

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

Explainer

How a U.S. Supreme Court Ruling Imperils Our Planet

The Supreme Court's decision in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo undermines federal agencies' ability to combat climate change by ending Chevron deference, shifting interpretive power to the courts. This change threatens crucial

August 9, 2024

Planet

I Thought I Disliked These Authors. But I Was Happy to be Wrong

Dear readers, The other day I was driving with my brother, who was playing D.J., when one of his song selections took me by surprise. “I thought you hated Elvis Costello,” I said accusingly

August 4, 2024

Culture

Escalating Tensions: Are Israel and Iran on the Brink of an All-Out War?

The killing of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran and the targeted assassination of a Hezbollah military official in Beirut bring Israel and Iran, through its proxies, closer to war.

August 1, 2024

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Jennifer Xiao

Can Trump and Xi Keep the AI Race Under Control?

The AI Race is Developing an Asia Advantage

China’s Slowdown Isn’t a Blip. It’s a Warning.

Escalating Conflict Threatens to Engulf Lebanon and the Region

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

How a U.S. Supreme Court Ruling Imperils Our Planet

I Thought I Disliked These Authors. But I Was Happy to be Wrong

Escalating Tensions: Are Israel and Iran on the Brink of an All-Out War?

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