China Brief

Despite few recorded cases, Beijing is likely to tighten restrictions—especially ahead of the Winter Olympics.

A high-profile arrest and political disapproval add to COVID-19-induced woes.

The cover-up adds to pressure for a U.S. boycott of the Olympics.

The White House still lacks a coherent China strategy.

At a meeting this week, the Chinese leader will take the opportunity to turn his narrative into doctrine.

Despite extremely low case numbers, lockdowns are becoming increasingly disruptive.

Fear of coronavirus outbreaks and recent manufacturing struggles are causing disruptions with global ripple effects.

Real estate has become the dominant investment in China because it isn’t taxed. The sector is in trouble.

Concessions to Taipei remain politically risky in Beijing.

Warplanes buzzing the island’s buffer zone send a signal to the Taiwanese leadership—and to those on the mainland.

Blackouts and factory shutdowns add more strain to the economy and threaten to disrupt global supply chains.

Even if it does, the real estate giant’s crisis doesn’t bode well for the economy.