
U.S. and U.K. Sanction Chinese Hacking Group
The censure isn’t likely to rein in Beijing’s cyberespionage campaigns.

Beijing Pushes for AI Regulation
A campaign to control generative AI raises questions about the future of the industry in China.

U.S. House Moves Toward TikTok Crackdown
The bill coming to a vote this week would force the app’s Chinese parent company to divest—or risk a U.S. ban.

Beijing Holds Annual Two Sessions Amid Economic Crisis
Chinese Premier Li Qiang will not take questions from the press, underscoring the fraught moment.

Can Beijing Contain the Property Crisis?
As firms default on debt, China hopes to boost household spending—but it lacks consumer confidence.

The Dragon Won’t Bring China a Baby Boom
In the Chinese zodiac cycle, children born in the year of the dragon are considered lucky—but it’s unlikely to cause a bump in 2024.

China’s Stock Market Falters as Holiday Season Begins
Government action may not be able to stop slipping public confidence in the economy.

It’s Almost the End for China’s Evergrande
A Hong Kong judge ordered the property giant to liquidate, but courts in mainland China will set the timeline.

China’s Economy Is Off to a Bad Start in 2024
Chinese stock markets are in sharp decline, reflecting the gap between official optimism and investor pessimism.

Taiwan’s New President Won’t Placate China
Still, Beijing’s reaction to Lai Ching-te’s victory has been surprisingly muted—for now.

Is China Playing Both Sides in Myanmar?
Anti-government forces’ campaign against cyberscams has benefited Beijing, even as it keeps up ties with the ruling junta.

China Closed 2023 With a Military Purge
Nine top generals were removed from Beijing’s rubber-stamp parliament last Friday.

5 Predictions for China in 2024
From a small crisis with Taiwan to growing youth disillusionment, here’s what China likely faces next year.

China’s Year in Review
Beijing had a difficult 2023, from COVID-19 fallout to unexpected political purges.

Chinese Shadow Bank Can’t Pay Up
A wealth management firm’s insolvency raises questions about unconventional lending institutions—a $3 trillion industry in China.