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News and analysis about China, a country with the world’s second-largest economy, a terrible record on human rights, and global ambitions.

World Politics
Income inequality in China is bad, but it’s worse in the USIncome inequality in China is bad, but it’s worse in the US
World Politics

China’s growing income gap could be bad news for the communist party.

By Lindsay Maizland
Technology
Apple sees business in mainland China picking up, but Hong Kong not so muchApple sees business in mainland China picking up, but Hong Kong not so much
Technology

“I’m encouraged with the significant improvement, but we’re not without challenges there,” says CEO Tim Cook.

By Ina Fried
Technology
Hugo Barra is leaving his post at Chinese phone maker XiaomiHugo Barra is leaving his post at Chinese phone maker Xiaomi
Technology

The former Google executive had been in charge of the company’s international expansion.

By Ina Fried
Technology
What is Meitu and should you think twice before downloading it?What is Meitu and should you think twice before downloading it?
Technology

The Chinese photo filter app has taken the U.S. by storm, but security experts say it’s a privacy nightmare.

By Kurt Wagner and Ina Fried
Technology
Microsoft’s former head of search got Satya Nadella’s blessing before accepting a gig at rival BaiduMicrosoft’s former head of search got Satya Nadella’s blessing before accepting a gig at rival Baidu
Technology

Qi Lu stepped down from Microsoft last year, citing health reasons.

By Ina Fried
Technology
Alibaba’s Jack Ma is meeting with Donald Trump to discuss creating one million new U.S. jobsAlibaba’s Jack Ma is meeting with Donald Trump to discuss creating one million new U.S. jobs
Technology
Apple pulled the New York Times app in China, showing just how much power that country has over tech firmsApple pulled the New York Times app in China, showing just how much power that country has over tech firms
Technology

The iPhone maker has little choice in the matter.

By Ina Fried
Technology
Twitter’s China head says ‘bye’ — adding another top exec departure to the heap as 2016 endsTwitter’s China head says ‘bye’ — adding another top exec departure to the heap as 2016 ends
Technology

Kathy Chen follows others out the door of the social communications company.

By Kara Swisher
World Politics
China just returned a US Navy drone. Why’d they take it in the first place?China just returned a US Navy drone. Why’d they take it in the first place?
World Politics

Beijing just gave back an undersea drone that could help the US hunt enemy submarines.

By Bob Bateman
Technology
Flipagram is in serious acquisition talks with Chinese news aggregator ToutiaoFlipagram is in serious acquisition talks with Chinese news aggregator Toutiao
Technology

Sources say a deal is not final, but a real possibility.

By Kurt Wagner
World Politics
4 foreign policy crises that could erupt under President Trump4 foreign policy crises that could erupt under President Trump
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World Politics

From NATO to the Middle East, the world will be in for four years of uncertainty and risk.

By Zack Beauchamp, Yochi Dreazen and 1 more
Technology
Amazon is bringing Prime to China, where it has struggled for market shareAmazon is bringing Prime to China, where it has struggled for market share
Technology

Don’t be confused: India is still Amazon’s No. 1 overseas market.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
China went from Apple’s fastest growing region to its biggest loser. Can it bounce back?China went from Apple’s fastest growing region to its biggest loser. Can it bounce back?
Technology

Apple sees iPhone 7 demand prompting a return to growth.

By Ina Fried
Technology
LeEco’s wild launch event made ‘Silicon Valley’s’ craziness look tameLeEco’s wild launch event made ‘Silicon Valley’s’ craziness look tame
Technology

The press event was more over the top than anything from Pied Piper.

By Ina Fried
WeChat made a drone that flies around and streams video to your friends
Technology

The most popular social messaging platform in China now has its own foldable drone.

By April Glaser
Tesla rival Atieva’s first electric car looks a lot like a Model S
Technology

This is the first image of the Atvus sedan, which is expected to launch in December.

By Mark Harris
China’s fast-growing LeEco just made a big hire as it continues its U.S. expansion
Technology

The hardware maker, which is also buying Vizio, has tapped former Qualcomm executive Rob Chandhok as North American R&D chief.

By Ina Fried
China
China’s gay rights charadeChina’s gay rights charade
China

A 22-year-old student is fighting for gay rights in China. It’s not going well.

By Caroline Kitchener
Despite its tiny U.S. market share, China’s Huawei is launching a second brand here
Technology

The company plans to start selling a $399 smartphone called the Honor 8.

By Ina Fried
Uber’s surrender in China puts more pressure on big tech companies to thrive in India
Technology

Why Apple, Google and Facebook might head south in Asia.

By Mark Bergen
America isn’t weaker than China and Russia — it’s just held to a different standard
China

Measuring a country’s strength isn’t as easy as you think.

By Ali Wyne
There are more than 20 million Muslims in China. For some, piety is a dangerous political act.
China

For Uighur Muslims in China’s Xinjiang autonomous ethnic region, religious piety is a symbol of resistance to Beijing’s control.

By James Palmer
Technology
A former DreamWorks Animation duo lands a $30 million deal to add VR to Chinese theme parksA former DreamWorks Animation duo lands a $30 million deal to add VR to Chinese theme parks
Technology

Shiraz Akmal and Brad Herman announced earlier this year they were setting up Spaces, a virtual-reality studio.

By Ina Fried
A Chinese AI startup backed by Google just put out a smart rearview mirror
Technology

And the strategic investment starts to make more sense.

By Mark Bergen
Chinese smartphone maker Meizu aims to introduce itself to the U.S. with a Wi-Fi speaker
Technology

The $199 Gravity will go on sale Monday via crowdfunding site Indiegogo.

By Ina Fried
Technology
Uber, already in 400 cities, just formed a global policy boardUber, already in 400 cities, just formed a global policy board
Technology

The board will help the company navigate international markets and regulators.

By Johana Bhuiyan
Technology
Chinese phone makers Oppo and Vivo pass Xiaomi in global phone salesChinese phone makers Oppo and Vivo pass Xiaomi in global phone sales
Technology

Apple and Samsung retain their top two spots, according to new data from IDC.

By Ina Fried
Technology
Apple’s incredible growth streak is officially overApple’s incredible growth streak is officially over
Technology

Sales down for the first time since 2003.

By Dan Frommer
Technology
Apple is about to post its first quarterly revenue decline since 2003Apple is about to post its first quarterly revenue decline since 2003
Technology

The culprit: Shrinking iPhone sales.

By Dan Frommer
Technology
Former Google search boss joins board of startup that wants to give you a coach with your wearableFormer Google search boss joins board of startup that wants to give you a coach with your wearable
Technology

You may not know GOQii, but you might know it’s new board member.

By Mark Bergen
Technology
Google is funding green energy in Asia because it wants to be big in green energy and AsiaGoogle is funding green energy in Asia because it wants to be big in green energy and Asia
Technology

If Google wants to keep its word (and go to China), it has to buy green energy for Asia.

By Mark Bergen
Technology
Alibaba’s Top International Communications Executive Departs to Start a New FirmAlibaba’s Top International Communications Executive Departs to Start a New Firm
Technology

James Wilkinson’s first client is the Chinese e-commerce giant.

By Kara Swisher
Technology
Apple Pay’s Launch in China Was Three Times Bigger Than in U.S.Apple Pay’s Launch in China Was Three Times Bigger Than in U.S.
Technology

The context: Three million payment cards is not the same as three million users.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
Motorola Head Rick Osterloh Leaving Lenovo Amid ReorganizationMotorola Head Rick Osterloh Leaving Lenovo Amid Reorganization
Technology

As part of the move, Lenovo is adding responsibility for phablets to its PC unit.

By Ina Fried
Technology
Apple Would Like to Make This Perfectly Clear: It’s Not Making ‘Accommodations’ to ChinaApple Would Like to Make This Perfectly Clear: It’s Not Making ‘Accommodations’ to China
Technology

A justice department filing accuses Apple of making “accommodations” to gain access to the giant Chinese market.

By Dawn Chmielewski
Technology
Hugo Barra Defends Xiaomi’s International Push Amid CriticismHugo Barra Defends Xiaomi’s International Push Amid Criticism
Technology

Two years after expanding outside of China, Xiaomi still makes 91 percent of its sales domestically. But other numbers tell a better story, says the company’s global boss.

By Ina Fried
Technology
Xiaomi’s Mi 5 Launch Event a Giant Qualcomm LovefestXiaomi’s Mi 5 Launch Event a Giant Qualcomm Lovefest
Technology

The company did manage to launch a new phone in the midst of singing the praises of its chipmaker buddy.

By Ina Fried
Technology
Ex-Uber Public Policy Chief Corey Owens Is Now Working for Drone Giant DJIEx-Uber Public Policy Chief Corey Owens Is Now Working for Drone Giant DJI
Technology

Owens left the ride-hailing service in December.

By Noah Kulwin
Technology
Qualcomm Deal With Lenovo Shows Its China Woes May Finally Be EasingQualcomm Deal With Lenovo Shows Its China Woes May Finally Be Easing
Technology

The deal follows a similar one reached with Xiaomi in December.

By Ina Fried
Culture
Chinese New Year: 2016 is the Year of the Fire Monkey. Here’s what that means.Chinese New Year: 2016 is the Year of the Fire Monkey. Here’s what that means.
Culture

A quick guide to the world’s biggest holiday.

By Sarah Turbin and Joss Fong