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The article focuses on a discussion paper put out by a British higher-education think tank, Agora, which highlights the the caution that British universities should be using when dealing with Chinese partnerships. The report, "British Universities in China: The Reality Beyond the Rhetoric," states that China is an emerging power in education and is striving to be a leader in higher education. Consequently, its absorption of British talent and intellect is something Britain should be cautious of. It is further stated that a strategy for what British higher education should be trying to achieve in China needs to be employed. Attention is paid to Asian expert, Ian Gow, vice chancellor of the University of Notthingham, Sir Colin Campbell, and Agora's director Anna Fazackerley.

Reports that a release in papers suggested that the Chinese-Soviet alliance between Joseph Stalin and Zedong Mao, founded in 1950, was on shaky grounds. Excerpts from transcripts found.

Reports that the White House released internal documents showing that President Bill Clinton approved the Chinese launching of an American satellite on February of 1997. How Clinton approved the launching after his top staff advised him that the economic and diplomatic advantages outweighed the opposition of Federal prosecutors; How Clinton overruled Justice Department objections; Why Republicans question the President's decision.

The article reports on the issuance by China's cabinet of a policy paper in response to the verdict in a landmark case on the South China Sea brought by the Philippines in 2016. Topics covered include the accusation against the Philippines for illegally occupying land features in the area, the decision by China not to comply with the ruling and the rejection by the tribunal of China's claim to waters within a nine-dash line.

Reports on the Chinese government's release of a white paper on religious freedom on October 16, 1997 which stresses its willingness to improve relations with the Vatican. Implications of the white paper according to Anthony Lam Sui-ki, executive secretary of the Hong Kong diocesan Holy Spirit Study Center.

Provides information on the stance of China over Taiwan. Details of the white paper issued by China pertaining to its relations with Taiwan; Conditions where China would be forced to take measures against Taiwan; Reaction of Taiwan and Western politicians to these conditions.

Reports on the strained relations between the United States and China as of February 25, 2000 due to China's white paper statements against Taiwan.

Reports that China's State Council has threatened to use force against Taiwan if it continues to refuse to negotiate its reunification with China. Impact of China's missile firings on the 1996 presidential elections in Taiwan; Message of the policy paper issued by China's State Council; Role of the United States administration in easing the tension between Taiwan and China.

Informs that the press in Hong Kong is changing of its own free will. Present attitude of newspaper Ming Pao which had been a thorn in the Chinese government's side; Ming Pao's new attitude which reflects a mood of conciliation within the Hong Kong establishment that should make the transition to China's takeover much smoother than many in the West had expected; The major papers, as careful to avoid making an enemy of China.