Katrina Northrop

Taipei

Education: Brown University, BA in International Development with a focus on China; Tsinghua University, Schwarzman Scholars, MA in Global Affairs

Latest from Katrina Northrop

China launches large military drills as ‘stern warning’ to Taiwan

The Chinese military said the exercises, which will simulate strikes on land and at sea, would serve as “a stern warning” to “Taiwan independence forces.”

October 14, 2024
A Taiwan Air Force Mirage 2000 fighter jet makes an approach for landing inside the airbase in Hsinchu, Taiwan, on Monday.

Taiwan’s President Lai says Beijing ‘has no right’ to represent Taipei

Taipei and Washington say there is no justification for China launching additional military drills as “punishment” after Taiwan’s National Day celebrations.

October 10, 2024

The Chinese economy is faltering — and that means more trade tensions

Growth in the world’s second-largest economy is slowing and stock markets are in decline, but the Chinese government remains reluctant to act.

September 20, 2024
Shoppers browse at a discount clothing store in Beijing on July 14.