Minxin Pei

BLOOMBERG

Even the fanciest mass surveillance technologies suffer from blind spots and limited coverage. Potential subjects can resort to simple evasive measures such as wearing masks, using burner phones, or turning up the TV volume to thwart listening devices.

China’s 1% is watching the other 99%

Technology has supercharged the country’s surveillance capabilities. But its spying prowess depends on more old-fashioned tools. 

China Evergrande Group chairman Hui Ka Yan at a news conference on the property developer's annual results in Hong Kong, March 28, 2017.

China can’t blame everything on wayward billionaires

Fallen tycoons likely could not have engaged in the risky behavior that blew up their empires without lax oversight and help from...

With China’s economy reeling and relations with neighbours and countries in Europe strained, restraint and prudence are in its own interests.
THE BOTTOM LINE

China must repair damage from its burst balloon

Their actions caused the diplomatic crisis; it’s now up to the Chinese leaders to take the first step to salvage ties with...