Wu Guo
Historian and commentatorArticles by Wu Guo
Politics
Aircraft carriers cannot erase Asian civilisational memory
Military superiority can destroy infrastructure, but it cannot erase a people’s past. Historian Wu Guo takes a look at how centuries of collective identity have formed an unbreakable shield against American intervention.
Wu Guo
10 Jul 2026
Society
Empire in decline? Asian Americans in an age of anxiety
Amid intensified immigration enforcement, many immigrants and Asian Americans report rising fear, discrimination and uncertainty, reshaping daily life and eroding confidence in the American promise. Chinese American academic Wu Guo shares some insight on the long-term impact of ICE operations on the psyche of the Asian community.
Wu Guo
23 Apr 2026
Politics
Primal instincts: The true nature of global politics
No matter how (or when) the Ukraine war ends, chances are that it will also be the end of political idealism and misplaced optimism. Academic Wu Guo notes the buildup of disappointment and disillusionment from broken hopes.
Wu Guo
09 Apr 2025
Politics
A shared humiliation? How the Chinese see themselves in Ukraine
US academic Wu Guo examines how constructivism might help the Chinese transcend the “century of shame” narrative, reshaping perceptions of national strength and diplomacy for a more balanced understanding of history and global engagement.
Wu Guo
24 Mar 2025
Politics
In the shadow of giants: Europe’s fate in a US-Russia world
As the world continues to seek a resolution to the war in Ukraine, it seems that Mao Zedong’s categorisation of the “Three Worlds” still applies today, albeit under different names, with some countries wielding the power while others struggle to survive. US academic Wu Guo gives his take on the current global situation.
Wu Guo
14 Mar 2025
Politics
The extinction of panda diplomacy: A new era for China-US relations
How relevant is panda diplomacy today? Not as much as it used to be, says US professor Wu Guo. He argues that traditional methods of soft power are quickly becoming obsolete in the face of growing American hostility towards China, and as globalisation increases access to China.
Wu Guo
24 Dec 2024
Politics
Is sinophobia eroding American values?
Closed-mindedness and anti-China sentiment in America’s rust belt could negatively influence the next generation, and stands in stark contrast with the openness and freedom that many Chinese associate with the US, says US academic Wu Guo.
Wu Guo
16 Dec 2024
Society
What cultural identity challenges do Chinese children face in US adoptions?
US academic Wu Guo shares his observations on the challenges faced by Chinese children adopted by American parents, amid China’s recent announcement that it would no longer send children overseas for adoption. Insensitivity to racial and identity issues may be unintentional, but still just as difficult to bear for the adopted Chinese children involved.
Wu Guo
11 Sep 2024
Politics
Trump or Harris: The choice of a Chinese American professor
US academic Wu Guo shares his thoughts as a Chinese American on who he hopes will become the next US president. Which candidate is likely to be more inclusive in their domestic policies and to promote dialogue and healthy competition between the US and China?
Wu Guo
27 Aug 2024
