Archive - Beijing Scroll

How Washington’s tariff “victory” looks like new economic colonialism — and why the trade deals are unequal treaties

A tariff notice now does the job a cannon once did.

Jul 30 •

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Can dialogue ease Europe’s anxieties as China-EU summit approaches?

Marking 50 years of diplomatic ties, the summit offers a chance to reflect on past achievements and chart the next chapter of China-EU cooperation

Jul 20 •

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Are political narratives overshadowing legal realities in the South China Sea?

A workshop held Thursday brought experts together from multiple countries to examine the historical context and current realities of the South China Sea…

Jul 15 •

How global exchange strengthens the protection of Chinese cultural heritage

Views from scholars, experts in the Global Civilizations Dialogue Ministerial Meeting

Jul 11 •

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Why a 2,500-year-old Chinese philosophy still sparks and speaks to the modern world？

Harvard’s James Hankins and Confucius’ descendant Lingdong Kong share their views in Nishan, Shandong Province

Jul 9 •

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A Japanese student’s “social experiment” across China

“What I experienced wasn't just a hitchhiking trip, but a journey through the very fabric of a nation.”

Jul 6 •

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What does history say about the Dalai Lama’s next life?

This week, as the Dalai Lama approaches his 90th birthday, the long-standing controversy over his succession has once again come to a head.

Jul 3 •

14 things to know before traveling to China in 2025

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Jul 2 •

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June 2025

Rewriting romance: How young Chinese are rethinking love and marriage

Dr. Liu Wenrong conducted a survey of 2,400 non-student youth aged 21-40 in China to understand contemporary young people's views on love and marriage.

Jun 27 •

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Short videos, mortality, and cats: Wang Shuo at 66

"Now everyone says AI will replace all jobs and everyone will just stay home. I actually think that's when literature and art will revive."

Jun 17 •

China ramps up South Asia trade ties

From mango shipments to ministerial talks, Beijing is dialing up its regional trade game with Sri Lanka and Bangladesh

Jun 2 •

May 2025

The man who told China’s story to the world—and the stories still left untold

A personal reflection and expert interview on memory, narrative, and China’s unfinished conversation with the world

May 31 •

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