African Migrants Face Racism in China, Trum p’s Attacks on Inspectors General, and More

April 20, 2020

Guangzhou, the home to Asia’s largest African migrant population, recently became the front line of China’s renewed battle with COVID-19. Yun Sun discusses the discrimination that has taken place against African nationals in the city and examines the implications for Africa-China relations going forward.

“Effectively, a president who aggressively attacks IGs is not one who wants to drain the swamp; he’s a president who wants the swamp monsters to thrive and grow.” John Hudak explains the role of inspectors general in maintaining the rule of law and government accountability.

America’s unemployment insurance system can support workers and employers as they reduce, rather than eliminate, employees’ work hours. Melanie Gilarsky, Ryan Nunn, and Jana Parsons highlight the benefits of the work-sharing program and outline ways to expand it.

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