Nov. 21, 2022

In an interview with Newsweek, Prof. Andrew Busch discussed the political implications of a railroad strike. He said that while a strike could lead to more shortages, supply-chain disruptions and higher prices, President Biden would not want to "intervene in a heavy-handed way to block a strike, either."

Nov. 13, 2022

In an op-ed for Bloomberg, Prof. Minxin Pei, an internationally recognized expert on China, argued that the costs of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s quest for self-sufficiency are likely to be far higher than any possible benefits. “A policy that prioritizes self-sufficiency over efficiency, regardless of cost, will only make China poorer and less secure,” Pei wrote.

Nov. 13, 2022

The Los Angeles Times interviewed Prof. Minxin Pei about a scheduled meeting between President Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping for a “super power showdown” during the Group of 20 summit. “It’s a very good development; they are at least talking,” said Pei. Even on Taiwan, there is “at least some common ground” between the two countries, Pei added: “They have a lot of differences, but one thing they don’t want to see is a direct conflict.”

Nov. 12, 2022

NBC4 captured the moment when the steel scaffolding of CMC’s Rose Parade® float took a test drive.

CMC’s entry—which depicts iconic campus landmarks—will celebrate the College’s 75th Anniversary and “bright future” in line with the theme “Turning the Corner.”