Commentary

The trade war between China and the United States that began last year has already caused problems for Illinois farmers, spirits distillers and businesses in other industries.

The United States and China are becoming strategic rivals. The mounting trade war is but the most visible manifestation of this new reality.

Economist Derek Scissors joins the Council on this episode of Wait Just a Minute.

In this episode of #AskIvo, Council President Ivo Daalder answers a question about which factors could lead China and the United States into a full-scale military conflict.

Raghuram Rajan explains what bananas reveal about markets and governments, the importance of communities in economics, and whether China or India has a more enviable economy.

New data from the Chicago Council on Global Affairs suggests the difference in opinion between the public and the White House is beginning to narrow on the perceived threat of China.

Movie producer Lynda Obst and Orville Schell of the Asia Society join Deep Dish to examine how China is changing the US box office.

In this episode of #AskIvo, Council President Ivo Daalder explores if China’s investment in Africa a debt trap.

Lesley Carhart and Adam Segal join Brian Hanson to discuss international cyber space.

This week China formally inaugurated its new Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE) to replace the Ministry of Environmental Protection.