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Cancelling ‘Liberation Day’: The U.S. Supreme Court and its Takedown of Trump’s IEEPA-based Tariffs

The U.S. Supreme Court and its Takedown of Trump’s IEEPA-based Tariffs

Sourabh Gupta

March 4, 2026

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L.E.A.D. Legislative Brief: A Congress Approaching Midterms that Reacts to Turbulent U.S.-China Relations

A Congress Approaching Midterms that Reacts to Turbulent U.S.-China Relations

Yilun Zhang

March 2, 2026

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Shadow Banking with Chinese Characteristics: Financial Reform Amid Property Crisis

Financial Reform Amid Property Crisis

Rían Knighton

February 23, 2026

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When Climate Standards Become Trade Rules: CBAM’s Rulemaking Power and Global Implications

CBAM’s Rulemaking Power and Global Implications

Zhangchen Wang

January 27, 2026

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China’s Fifteenth Five-Year Plan: Stability, Modernization, and the Strategic Logic Behind Its Domestic Priorities

Stability, Modernization, and the Strategic Logic Behind Its Domestic Priorities

Yilun Zhang

December 1, 2025

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Detroit’s Capacity Trap

Why America’s Auto Industry Is Losing Globally

Yilun Zhang

September 8, 2025

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L.E.A.D. Legislative Brief: The 119th Congress’s Emerging Legislative Blueprint on China

The 119th Congress’s Emerging Legislative Blueprint on China

Yilun Zhang

August 25, 2025

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Deep Waters, High Stakes: U.S. Policy Reform for Offshore Critical Minerals

Nong Hong

July 14, 2025

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L.E.A.D. Project Brief: The Trump Administration’s Emerging Strategic and Economic Framework for China

The Trump Administration's Emerging Strategic and Economic Framework for China

Sourabh Gupta

June 5, 2025

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Trump’s Crypto Ambition: Populism, Economic Strategy, and the Competition for Digital Future

Populism, Economic Strategy, and the Competition for Digital Future

Yilun Zhang

May 9, 2025

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Halfway There: Tracking the Global Momentum for the BBNJ Treaty

Nong Hong

April 29, 2025

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From the Third Plenum to the ‘Two Sessions’ Meeting: Reviewing China’s Management of its Economy

Reviewing China’s Management of its Economy

Sourabh Gupta

March 17, 2025

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L.E.A.D. Project Brief: Trump’s Return Scrambles Outlook

Trump’s Return Scrambles Outlook

Sourabh Gupta

December 16, 2024

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L.E.A.D. Legislative Brief: 118th Congress Pushing for Further Decoupling with China during the “China Week” as Election Approaches

118th Congress Pushing for Further Decoupling with China during the “China Week” as Election Approaches

Amanda (Yue) Jin, Ao Gu, Yilun Zhang

October 16, 2024

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Big Wave and Undercurrent: Washington’s Duo-Track Efforts to Compete with China in the Global Maritime Influence

Washington's Duo-Track Efforts to Compete with China in the Global Maritime Influence

Amanda (Yue) Jin, Yilun Zhang

May 23, 2024

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L.E.A.D. Project Brief: Ties Stabilize While Negative Undercurrents Deepen

Ties Stabilize While Negative Undercurrents Deepen

Sourabh Gupta

May 20, 2024

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L.E.A.D. Legislative Brief: Passive Decoupling Targets Shipping, Emerging Tech and Green Industries

Passive Decoupling Targets Shipping, Emerging Tech and Green Industries

Amanda (Yue) Jin, Yilun Zhang

May 13, 2024

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Building Blocs in Space Diplomacy: China’s Methodology in Collecting Partnerships for Outer Space and the Evolving U.S. Response

China’s Methodology in Collecting Partnerships for Outer Space and the Evolving U.S. Response

Jessica L. Martin

March 4, 2024

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L.E.A.D. Legislative Brief: Congress Settled on Structural Approach to Compete with China

Congress Settled on Structural Approach to Compete with China

Amanda (Yue) Jin, Yilun Zhang

February 21, 2024

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L.E.A.D. Project Brief: Biden-Xi Woodside Summit and the Slow Rehabilitation of US-PRC Ties

Biden-Xi Woodside Summit and the Slow Rehabilitation of US-PRC Ties

Sourabh Gupta

January 19, 2024

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