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.

A Chinese Coast Guard patrol boat passes near the Philippine military chartered Unaizah May 4 during its resupply mission to the disputed Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea.
A Chinese Coast Guard patrol boat passes near the Philippine military chartered Unaizah May 4 during its resupply mission to the disputed Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea.

China and the Philippines Clash Over New Flash Point

A deal intended to reduce tensions in the South China Sea after a violent confrontation in June has had limited effect.

Residents conduct a study session about the communique of the third plenary meeting of the 20th Chinese Communist Party Central Committee in Hangzhou, China, on July 19.
Residents conduct a study session about the communique of the third plenary meeting of the 20th Chinese Communist Party Central Committee in Hangzhou, China, on July 19.

Chinese Card Game Turns Political

A newspaper has blamed guandan for corruption—but it really underscores the informal politics that keep the Chinese Communist Party running.

From left: Chinese swimmers Xu Jiayu, Qin Haiyang, Sun Jiajun, and Pan Zhanle pose after winning the men's 4x100m medley relay at Paris La Défense Arena in Nanterre, France, on Aug. 4.
From left: Chinese swimmers Xu Jiayu, Qin Haiyang, Sun Jiajun, and Pan Zhanle pose after winning the men's 4x100m medley relay at Paris La Défense Arena in Nanterre, France, on Aug. 4.

China’s Swimming Victories Marred by Criticism

Athletes and commentators revive skepticism about how the World Anti-Doping Agency handled allegations ahead of the Paris Olympics.

Chinese athletes wave flags on the team boat along the River Seine during the opening ceremony of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.
Chinese athletes wave flags on the team boat along the River Seine during the opening ceremony of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.

What the Olympics Mean to China

Beijing has established itself as a top medal contender, but its athletics no longer signal openness to the rest of the world.

Chinese President Xi Jinping walks on a red carpet to seats at the Chinese Communist Party's Third Plenum in Beijing. He and other CCP leaders wear red badges.
Chinese President Xi Jinping walks on a red carpet to seats at the Chinese Communist Party's Third Plenum in Beijing. He and other CCP leaders wear red badges.

Why Xi Won’t Retire

Biden’s withdrawal from the U.S. presidential race may have hit a nerve in China.

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