Military delegates walk together as they arrive at the closing session of the National People’s Congress in Beijing on March 11.
Military delegates walk together as they arrive at the closing session of the National People’s Congress in Beijing on March 11.

Another Chinese Military Official Under Fire

A longtime political commissar faces an investigation that will likely lead to detention.

Employees work on a production line of stuffed teddy bears for export at a toy factory in Lianyungang, China, on Nov. 22.
Employees work on a production line of stuffed teddy bears for export at a toy factory in Lianyungang, China, on Nov. 22.

What Trump’s Tariffs Will Mean for China

As the U.S. president-elect issues new threats, Beijing is already bracing for a shift.

A woman prays in front of a low wall with flowers sitting on it. Behind the flowers is a low shrub and a taller wall with red raised Chinese characters on it.
A woman prays in front of a low wall with flowers sitting on it. Behind the flowers is a low shrub and a taller wall with red raised Chinese characters on it.

Mass Attacks in China Spark Concern, Censorship

A recent spate of violence could fuel a cycle of outrage and repression.

U.S. President Donald Trump reacts with his mouth wide open as he takes part in a welcoming ceremony with Chinese President Xi Jinping, who stands beside him. Piles of yellow, orange, and red flowers are visible behind the men.
U.S. President Donald Trump reacts with his mouth wide open as he takes part in a welcoming ceremony with Chinese President Xi Jinping, who stands beside him. Piles of yellow, orange, and red flowers are visible behind the men.

Where Does China Stand With the Next White House?

A few questions remain about U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s China policy.

A woman rides a shared bike by a wall adorned with a red star in an upscale commercial area in Beijing.
A woman rides a shared bike by a wall adorned with a red star in an upscale commercial area in Beijing.

As the U.S. Votes, China Is Watching

So far, Beijing has maintained a carefully neutral position on the presidential election.

Office workers look at their mobile phones as they take a break in Beijing's Central Business District.
Office workers look at their mobile phones as they take a break in Beijing's Central Business District.

Chinese Tech Regulators Back Off

Restrictions have quietly eased since a two-year crackdown that cost Chinese companies $1.1 trillion.

A woman wearing a heavy winter parka with the hood pulled up is seen from behind as she sits on a bench beneath the roof of a gazebo near the Chinese border. The gazebo is surrounded by a low metal fence, past which are snow-covered fields and mountains rising up beyond that against a cloudy sky.
A woman wearing a heavy winter parka with the hood pulled up is seen from behind as she sits on a bench beneath the roof of a gazebo near the Chinese border. The gazebo is surrounded by a low metal fence, past which are snow-covered fields and mountains rising up beyond that against a cloudy sky.

North Korea and Myanmar Cause Headaches in Beijing

Lately, China’s most troublesome neighbors have been its supposed friends.

A pedestrian walks on a street in Beijing at night beneath a dark sky, passing by a short wall covered by advertisements while skyscrapers loom in the background. The ads are covered with photos of various buildings and architectural details.
A pedestrian walks on a street in Beijing at night beneath a dark sky, passing by a short wall covered by advertisements while skyscrapers loom in the background. The ads are covered with photos of various buildings and architectural details.

China Can’t Boost Consumer Confidence

New fiscal stimulus measures won’t be enough without increased household consumption.

The Chinese and U.S. flags are seen during a meeting between U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng in Guangzhou, China, on April 5.
The Chinese and U.S. flags are seen during a meeting between U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng in Guangzhou, China, on April 5.

Chinese Hackers Target U.S. Telecoms

The infiltration raises serious national security concerns in Washington.

Ambassador Fu Cong, the permanent representative of China to the United Nations, speaks during a U.N. Security Council meeting on the situation in the Middle East at the U.N. Headquarters in New York on July 31.
Ambassador Fu Cong, the permanent representative of China to the United Nations, speaks during a U.N. Security Council meeting on the situation in the Middle East at the U.N. Headquarters in New York on July 31.

China Says It Backs Iran. Does It?

As conflict escalates in the Middle East, Beijing’s moral support for Tehran isn’t likely to mean much.

Dark clouds hang over the skyline of Changsha, China, on April 29.
Dark clouds hang over the skyline of Changsha, China, on April 29.

Chinese Official’s Suspicious Death Stirs Speculation

Authorities say Hunan finance chief Liu Wenjie was killed, but direct political assassinations are rare in China.

Elderly people rest at a park in Fuyang, China, on Sept. 13.
Elderly people rest at a park in Fuyang, China, on Sept. 13.

China Half-Heartedly Raises Retirement Age

The gradual change—the first since the 1950s—won’t solve the country’s demographic problems.

The white marble dome of the U.S. Capitol building looms over a deep blue sky. Several people can be seen in the foreground as they walk across the plaza in front of the building.
The white marble dome of the U.S. Capitol building looms over a deep blue sky. Several people can be seen in the foreground as they walk across the plaza in front of the building.

Back From Recess, U.S. Congress Targets China

The so-called China week is only likely to reinforce Beijing’s views on Washington.

Cars wait to be loaded onto a vessel for export at a port in Taicang, China.
Cars wait to be loaded onto a vessel for export at a port in Taicang, China.

Oversupply Begins to Bite in China

Prices for clean technology such as electric vehicles and solar panels have fallen sharply, underscoring economic insecurity.

U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan shakes hands with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing.
U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan shakes hands with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing.

What to Expect From Jake Sullivan’s China Visit

Beijing values engagement with Washington despite limited concrete outcomes.

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