April A. Herlevi

April A. Herlevi examines China’s political economy and foreign economic policy using multi-method approaches to educate and inform policymakers and scholars. Dr. Herlevi earned her PhD in international relations and comparative politics from the University of Virginia. She currently serves as a research scientist at CNA, a nonprofit research organization in Arlington, Virginia. This work represents her own views, and should not be regarded as representing the opinions of either CNA or its sponsors. See more of her work at: https://herlevi.weebly.com/.

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Fighting the Battle for the Pandemic Narrative: The PRC White Paper on Its COVID-19 Response

06.24.2020 April A. Herlevi

Introduction On June 7, the People’s Republic of China (PRC) State Council Information Office (国务院新闻办公室, Guowuyuan Xinwen Bangongshi) released an official white paper outlining China’s...

Publication China Brief China

Disposing of “Zombies”: Why the Reform of Non-Performing State-Owned Enterprises Has Gotten Even Harder

03.16.2020 April A. Herlevi

Introduction Normally at this time of year, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and the People’s Republic of China (PRC) government would be holding the large...

Publication China Brief China

China’s New Foreign Investment Law: Quick Passage after a Long Wait

03.22.2019 April A. Herlevi

Introduction On March 15th, the National People’s Congress (NPC) of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) formally passed a new Foreign Investment Law (waishang touzi...

Publication China Brief China

China and the United Arab Emirates: Sustainable Silk Road Partnership?

01.25.2016 April A. Herlevi

Among Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is emerging as an important player through its relationship with China. Despite Saudi Arabia...

Publication China Brief China