Keyu Chen

Keyu Chen served as financial translator for Goldman Sachs, J.P. Morgan and Deutsche Bank. He holds M.A. in international journalism and communication from Beijing Foreign Studies University. He's interested in political communication, comparative politics and international relations.

Why China Makes Peace With Merkel’s Calls for Freedom in Hong Kong?

German Chancellor Angela Merkel might be one of the very few western leaders who can sit with her Chinese counterparts peacefully discussing freedom values...

Demystifying Trump Administration’s “Human Rights” Approach towards China

Donald Trump may be considered as the president with the least democratic and the most autocratic characteristics in modern American history. As Trump has...

Why China-U.S. Trade War is a Test for Autocratic and Democratic Regimes?

When the China-U.S. trade war started a year ago, China was apparently on the defensive. It promised astronomical amount of imports from the U.S....

CCP’s Propaganda Strategy: Huawei’s Founder Might Play as China’s Messenger

After the dramatic breakdown of China-U.S. trade negotiation and Washington’s slapped tariffs on Chinese exports, China appears to be lifting restraint on nationalist sentiment....

Are Beijing and Washington in an Ideological Clash?

The China-U.S. “ideological clash” has been continuing to make headlines since the fiery speech delivered by the U.S. vice president Mike Pence at the...

Is China Willing to Take Pains to Reform its Economy?

After the latest gathering of China’s top-governing body Politburo to review its first quarter economic performance, the state-run Xinhua News Agency released a commentary...

Should Xi Take the Blame for China’s Assertive Diplomacy?

China’s “assertiveness” has become a buzzword not only in media coverage but also in a growing body of scholarly works and the Chinese President...

A Historical Perspective: Why China Prefers “Peaceful Reunification” With Taiwan?

In the speech marking the 40th anniversary of a call from Beijing to end cross-strait military confrontation, the Chinese President Xi Jinping’s message to Taiwan...

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India-China Relations in a Turbulent World : The Need for Realistic Expectations

India-China ties are improving, but border tensions, strategic rivalry, and Indo-Pacific competition require realistic expectations. Cooperation can grow, yet enduring differences will continue shaping the relationship.

Why is QUAD Plus Relevant for FOIP?

QUAD Plus can reinforce a Free and Open Indo-Pacific by expanding intelligence, technology, and maritime cooperation, reducing dependence on China and strengthening regional resilience against coercion.

What Canada’s Submarine Decision Means for South Korean Arms Exports

Canada's submarine choice highlights a key lesson: modern arms sales depend not only on capability and price, but also on alliances, strategic trust, and long-term security partnerships. South Korea must sell relationships, not just weapons.

Can Abiy Ahmed Afford His Power in Ethiopia’s Political Marketplace?

Abiy Ahmed's political capital is shrinking as insecurity, inflation, elite fragmentation, and dependence on external patrons drive up the cost of power. Can Ethiopia's political marketplace sustain his rule much longer?

BRICS+ cooperation in a complex economic and geopolitical environment: Opportunities and impediments

BRICS+ offers vast potential in trade, technology and local currency cooperation, but geopolitical rivalries and divergent strategic priorities will shape whether it emerges as a cohesive force or remains a loose coalition.