China Brief
China Turns Inward in the Face of Pandemic
As Beijing reports that new coronavirus cases are all imported, foreigners in China face discrimination.
The Coronavirus Has Put the U.S.-China Relationship on Life Support
The effective expulsion of American journalists from China is part of a broader wave of anti-foreigner sentiment.
China’s New Normal
Life in China is springing back after weeks of lockdown, but it’s still taking place under the shadow of the coronavirus.
What Does Beijing Believe About the Coronavirus?
China wants to convince the world that things are getting back to normal. But it’s also tacitly endorsing conspiracy theories.
After Virus Peak, Beijing Tries to Get Back on Track
China’s government is pushing citizens out of the house and back to work, as WHO says its coronavirus outbreak is slowing down.
Are China’s Coronavirus Figures Reliable?
China reports that new virus cases are declining, but the data may be tied to party politics.
Has the Coronavirus Reached Its Peak in China?
Though the number of new cases has dipped, China’s health care system is still under significant strain.
China Is Under Lockdown
The mass quarantine in Hubei province hasn’t seemed to halt the spread of the new coronavirus, leading to other government measures.
How Is China Handling the Wuhan Virus Outbreak?
Chinese officials have extended the Lunar New Year holiday and started building emergency hospitals to combat the new coronavirus. Will it work?
Wuhan Is Going Under Quarantine
Chinese officials have suspended travel from the epicenter of the new coronavirus as the Lunar New Year travel season kicks into high gear.
The ‘Phase One’ Trade Deal Is Still Hypothetical
The United States and China inked a preliminary agreement, but the question of its enforcement remains.
Taiwan’s Election Is a Referendum on Its Identity
Victory for incumbent President Tsai Ing-wen is all but certain, shaping Taipei’s future relationship with Beijing.
China’s Monumental Year
Ten stories that broadened our knowledge of China in 2019.
China’s Year in 10 Charts
The political and economic trends that shaped China this year.
Why China Isn’t Celebrating the Phase One Trade Deal
A preliminary agreement with the United States means no new tariffs, but the future of the economic relationship remains uncertain.
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