You could have a long debate on whether we’re in anything like a Golden Age for China itself. But beyond debate it is a golden age of writing about China, and therefore of things to read. There are overviews; universe-in-the-particular…
Category: In the Press
Mentions and quotes in the press.
Q. and A.: Orville Schell and John Delury on China’s Quest for Rejuvenation – NYTimes.com The New York Times
In a provocative new book whose ideas have already begun stirring debate among China watchers, Orville Schell and John Delury argue that the quest for national rejuvenation, or for wealth and power, 富強, has long been at the heart of…
Looking Past G.D.P. to the Changes in China Ahead The New York Times
For those looking for historical support that the party can enact another round of deep reforms, I highly recommend “Wealth and Power: China’s Long March to the Twenty-first Century,” an excellent new book from Orville Schell and John Delury. The…
The rise and rebirth of Chinese realpolitik Financial Times
Confucius taught that “propriety and righteousness” were the foundations of the state, and “power and profit” were its enemies. The history of modern China, culminating in the wealth-creating reforms unleashed by Deng Xiaoping, has been dedicated to proving him wrong.…
8/1-“Wealth and Power” event at Annenberg School of Communications and Journalism
The USC U.S.-China Institute presents a book talk with Orville Schell and John Delury on China’s ascent from imperial doormat to global economic powerhouse. via US-China Institute :: calendar :: Wealth and Power: China’s Long March to the Twenty-First Century.…
In China vs Google, Google Resembles a Country
One key issue in the confrontation, Schell said, is that Google has become more like a nation than a company. By this he means that not only is Google closely connected to the Obama administration, but the company has a…
Stakes High Ahead of Summit
Orville Schell, director of the Center on US-China Relations at the Asia Society, is hopeful that the practical attitude shown by Beijing and Washington in choosing the summit venue will help clear many hurdles that up to now made it…
What Slowdown? Surveys Reveal an Optimistic, Forward-Leaning China The Atlantic
Exploring what’s right with China, James Fallows cited a “sense of national movement and ambition,” while Orville Schell mentioned “people hellbent on building a more prosperous and stronger country.” via What Slowdown? Surveys Reveal an Optimistic, Forward-Leaning China – Matt…
Obama takes diplomatic tack on Chinese cyberespionage charges – U.S. News
“For the first time, the areas of common interest between the U.S. and China are much more evident in China’s declarations,” said Orville Schell, director of the U.S.-China Relations at the Asia Society. “They’re fed up. And they don’t want…
China aims for meeting of equals as Xi sits down with Obama (+video) – CSMonitor.com
The two leaders will hold the first unscripted, two-day Sino-US summit (allowing time for extended conversation) since Richard Nixon and Mao Zedong stunned the world in 1972. And it could have equally dramatic consequences, suggests Orville Schell, head of the…