Trade wars are political wars. Politicians want you to think otherwise, attempting to rationalize trade aggression through economic arguments. On the surface, these arguments are seductive, promising spoils to the winners of trade conflicts through a zero-sum...

In my countless travels to China over the years, last week was the first time I have ever had a frank and honest discussion about the Cultural Revolution. When I would raise the topic in the past, there was usually an awkward silence followed by a quick desire to...