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Jianying Zha’s China Bookshelf

Jianying Zha’s China Bookshelf

The writer and cultural commentator picks five titles from her shelf, from Henry Kissinger’s transcripts to a Cultural Revolution memoir — and tells us what...

From the Mines to the Glaciers

From the Mines to the Glaciers

Coal energy fired China’s explosive growth. But its emissions contributed to the melting of Himalayan ice. In photographs from a new exhibit, a picture speaks...

How Past Reflects Present

How Past Reflects Present

Chinese literature has a long tradition of using history to discuss contemporary affairs. Our columnist picks five recent titles that do just that, from Shang...

A Game of Cat and Mouse

A Game of Cat and Mouse

In a graphic novel rendition of his life, the acclaimed artist reflects on the Chinese zodiac, its connection to his own family story, and the...

Ep. 5: China’s Slowing Growth

Ep. 5: China’s Slowing Growth

After decades of unprecedented growth, China’s economy is now facing serious challenges. Two economists break down these obstacles, and predict what lies ahead.

Sunset of the Economists

Sunset of the Economists

Two decades ago, China’s reformist economists walked the halls of power and dictated policy. Now, they have been side-lined in favor of a new priority:...

Arthur Kroeber on China’s Economic Jigsaw

Arthur Kroeber on China’s Economic Jigsaw

An expert on the Chinese economy tells us why — contrary to media coverage — China’s growth has not yet hit a wall, though it...

China’s Economy: Cassandra vs. Pollyanna

China’s Economy: Cassandra vs. Pollyanna

Some analysts are performing an autopsy on the Chinese economy. Others say it has never had more potential for growth. Who will win in this...

Ellen La Motte: An American Nurse in Peking

Ellen La Motte: An American Nurse in Peking

In 1916, an American activist and writer traveled to China from the frontlines of World War I. What she saw in the city delighted her;...

Party Man

Party Man

China’s first paramount leader since Mao is, for all the ink spilled on him, a black box. But behind the speculation over his intent, Xi...

Winter Warmers

Winter Warmers

Our columnist picks another five recently translated titles — from Hong Kong tea house poetry to a self-help seal — and reviews the state of...

One for the History Books

One for the History Books

How Endymion Wilkinson’s encyclopedia of Chinese history grew from 70,000 words in 1973 to 1.75 million words for its 50th anniversary edition.

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April 14, 6:30-8pm; Asia Society NYC

Korean Messiah to China’s 21st Century Helmsman

Join us to hear Wall Street Journal's China Bureau Chief Jonathan Cheng examine the tense strategic landscape in Northeast Asia — from Donald Trump's China strategy to prospects for renewed U.S.–DPRK diplomacy — on occasion of the launch of his book “Korean Messiah,” in conversation with Julian Gewirtz.

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