Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) writes: The lesson of Tiananmen Square is that you do not reform authoritarian regimes by enriching them while leaving their crimes against their own people unmentioned. You do it by raising these issues again and again, even if it causes occasional discomfort in diplomatic circles. It is well past time that we recognize this truth, and I hope and pray that next year we can honor this anniversary under a sign bearing Liu Xiaobo’s name. – National Review Online
Derek Scissors writes: China’s investment around the world has reached new highs every year this decade. This year it will likely smash the 2015 total, topped by a record $45 billion acquisition. Yet the outlook may be for a shortfall – many Chinese firms, including those owned by the state, face new financial limits. Governments and businesses dealing with them must adjust or risk getting burned. – Real Clear Markets