China
News and analysis about China, a country with the world’s second-largest economy, a terrible record on human rights, and global ambitions.
Former Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin is among those lining up to buy TikTok if Congress enacts a law that forces its Chinese owner to sell.
Xi Jinping is ignoring the country’s biggest economic problems.
How the US is preparing to fight — and win — a war in space
Nations like the US have more firepower than ever before — but they also appear weaker than ever. The upshot is a world that feels out of control.
If China were to invade Taiwan, the American response could depend on its key ally.
The surprising connection among cybercrime, human trafficking, and a raging guerrilla war.
Despite China’s attempts to negotiate a regional ceasefire, Myanmar’s civil war won’t end soon.
Beijing has branded incoming president Lai Ching-te a “troublemaker” for his pro-sovereignty stance.
The results of the tight, three-way presidential election will resonate far beyond the region.
The quantum computing industry has a road map to the future — but can it reach its destination?
The nuclear stakes of putting too much trust in AI.
How Xi Jinping became China’s most powerful leader since Mao Zedong.
A surprise offensive on October 27 stunned the junta. A revolution could build a new Myanmar.
What to expect from Biden and Xi’s San Francisco meetup.
Rare arms control talks come ahead of an anticipated summit this month between Biden and Xi.
Between Washington and Beijing: Which side are you on?
Li Shangfu is the latest officer to fall victim to Xi Jinping’s anti-corruption drive.
An expert helps explain China’s economic woes.
Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa: Could they change the way the global economy works?
Philanthropies are pulling back from programs meant to address the risk of nuclear war — at precisely the wrong moment.
We still don’t really know what happened to Qin Gang.
The secretary of state’s China trip opens the door for dialogue, but Taiwan is still a major sticking point.
A Papua New Guinea pact reveals the complexity of creating partnerships in the region.
Why an ex-Biden official is “deeply disappointed” in his Buy American policies.
Why numbers can only go so far for the world’s new most populous nation.
How geopolitics and technological advances are making this a riskier world for bioweapons.
President Tsai Ing-wen is shoring up allies, but a meeting with Speaker Kevin McCarthy is drawing threats from Beijing.
Without treaties to rein in their use, a dangerous escalation between countries becomes much more likely.
TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew will testify before Congress as the future of his app is in doubt. Or maybe it’s all just a lot of posturing.
Pumping the brakes on artificial intelligence could be the best thing we ever do for humanity.
A new analysis on Covid-19 origins has promise, but only the Chinese government can end the debate.
The charges against the pro-MAGA exiled Chinese billionaire, explained.
The select committee on the Chinese Communist Party’s first hearing Tuesday represented a rare moment of bipartisanship in Washington.
Antony Blinken and Wang Yi’s conversation didn’t cool friction over Taiwan and Russia.
A third object in as many days was taken out Sunday afternoon in Michigan after passing over Montana.
Conflict is avoidable, but cooperation is scant.
“Volatile” but not “a powder keg”: An expert explains the state of play in a tense Asia-Pacific region.
The US shot down the balloon off the East Coast this weekend and is currently recovering the debris.
Short-term lockdowns could be key to ending pandemics early.