Zhu Ying
Professor of Economics, Shanghai Normal UniversityArticles by Zhu Ying
Politics
The US is winning at building relationships with China's neighbours
Academic Zhu Ying notes that the war in Ukraine has brought the US, Japan and South Korea closer together on issues such as Taiwan and the nuclear threat from North Korea, thus strengthening the US's strategy of working with alliances. In exchange for the US's support in forms such as a nuclear umbrella, Japan and South Korea will align with the US in its competition with China.
Zhu Ying
06 Jun 2022
Politics
Russia-Ukraine war: A turning point in Germany's policy towards China
Economics professor Zhu Ying notes that even though Germany is economically dependent on China, its stand is changing due to the war in Ukraine, with China being seen as supportive of Russia's invasion that goes against shared universal values. All in all, Germany's increasing focus on values rather than economic interests is having a spillover effect on China.
Zhu Ying
31 May 2022
Politics
Chinese academic: Ukraine war shows a corrupt Russia inside and out
Outdated military equipment, expired rations and the plundering of household appliances - these are the realities of Russia's military fighting in Ukraine. Meanwhile, those at home face a leadership characterised by corruption and impunity. Economics professor Zhu Ying highlights the incidents that have been laid bare for the world to see and how they may lead to Russia and Russian President Vladimir Putin's downfall.
Zhu Ying
23 May 2022
Politics
Russia-Ukraine war has triggered another split in China-US relations
Economics professor Zhu Ying observes that since US-China relations reached their high point after former President Trump's visit to Beijing in 2017, China-US relations have seen three splits, each driven by the trade war, the pandemic and the war in Ukraine respectively. Amid tense relations and set identities that have been formed, one can only hope that the US and China do not stumble into a hot war.
Zhu Ying
11 May 2022
Politics
Neither will submit: Why the Russia-Ukraine war will be the cruellest since World War II
As much as the world wants an end to the Russia-Ukraine war, Chinese professor Zhu Ying notes that in the current situation, given Russian nationalism and Ukrainian grit, it is very unlikely that peace terms can be negotiated at this point. Russian President Vladimir Putin has a point to prove, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is also determined not to give in.
Zhu Ying
27 Apr 2022
Politics
How Putin became trapped by his own authoritarianism
Russian President Vladimir Putin's misjudgement of the Ukrainian situation, its people's resilience and his own military forces have led to a prolonged war. Economics professor Zhu Ying notes that Putin has been misguided by his beliefs, and his dictatorship over Russia has struck fear even in his top officials, leading to a circle of "yes men" that have shielded him from the realities of the war. Cracks are showing in this inner circle. How long more will Putin stay trapped in his ideology?
Zhu Ying
25 Apr 2022
Politics
The Russia-Ukraine war has accentuated the democratic-autocratic divide
The Russia-Ukraine war has galvanised NATO and the West to action, and it seems that two main camps are taking shape along the East-West divide, and between democratic and autocratic systems. Academic Zhu Ying examines how China and other countries have responded to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and the implications of the splits.
Zhu Ying
19 Apr 2022
Politics
The politicisation of China-US trade ties: Showdown between capitalism and communism?
Economics professor Zhu Ying notes that China-US trade ties are currently highly politicised, not least because of bilateral military competition, and what the West sees as China's authoritarian approach in the digital sector. The US trade war is set to see further ripples and partial decoupling of supply chains may worsen. Can this standoff be resolved?
Zhu Ying
24 Jun 2021
Politics
Strategic Competition Act: The US targeting China through Cold War politics?
Economics professor Zhu Ying looks at the similarities and differences between NSC-68 targeting the Soviet Union during the Cold War period, and the recent Strategic Competition Act targeting China, which may soon pass into law. What can we infer about the current state of China-US relations?
Zhu Ying
18 May 2021
Politics
Are two camps forming around China and the US?
As China-US competition continues, economics professor Zhu Ying observes that two camps seem to be emerging. But it is not so straightforward as one camp being pro-US and another pro-China. The trilateral relationships of the US-EU-China and China-US-Russia will create pendulum swings.
Zhu Ying
20 Apr 2021
Politics
China-US strategic showdown: Will the east wind prevail over the west wind?
The 21st century sees the convergence of the Chinese socialist system and its American capitalist counterpart across the global arena, and that convergence is a critical turning point in history, says Zhu Ying. With China exhibiting real muscle on the international stage, the US must prove that the democratic system will prevail. To do this, it must not only get its house in order, but offer credible solutions to the world.
Zhu Ying
10 Mar 2021
Politics
Chinese academic: Will China play the rare earth card against the US?
Despite China's dominance of the rare earth industry, it will not lightly play this card against the US, simply because it knows it is weaker than the US in various areas and the US can well retaliate. Economics professor Zhu Ying looks at rare earths, the weapon of last resort in China's defence against the US.
Zhu Ying
05 Mar 2021