Hong Kong Is in Danger
Beijing’s new national security law for the territory portends years of unrest—and the end of its status as a financial hub.
Why the WHO Investigation Won’t Work
Beijing’s influence within the organization means the results of a review into the origins of the coronavirus are likely to be delayed—and compromised.
Why China Is Punishing Australia
Beijing has suspended imports from four major meat suppliers amid a dispute over the origins of the coronavirus.
Trump’s Virus Origin Theories Could Spark a Beijing Backlash
The administration keeps pushing unverified accusations that the coronavirus came from a Chinese research laboratory.
Beijing Doubles Down on Diplomatic Aggression
As China makes veiled threats against Western economies, the Trump administration is adopting a heightened anti-Chinese rhetoric.
How Will China Respond to New Coronavirus Outbreaks?
Parts of Harbin, a city in the far north, go under lockdown after it reports 52 imported cases.
Why Chinese Embassies Have Embraced Aggressive Diplomacy
Beijing is trying to maintain its narrative as diplomats spread misinformation about the rest of the world’s coronavirus response.
What a Start-Up Crash Reveals About China’s Post-Coronavirus Economy
Luckin Coffee is one of many fraudulent firms that isn’t likely to survive the fallout of the pandemic.
What to Make of China’s Coronavirus Figures
Given the unreliability of the official data, how can we judge the situation on the ground?
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.