U.S. President Donald Trump addresses the nation from the East Room of the White House in Washington.
U.S. President Donald Trump addresses the nation from the East Room of the White House in Washington.

Trump’s China Threats Don’t Match His China Policy

The president’s allegations about election interference are the latest case in point.

A user is seen chatting with her virtual boyfriend on her phone at a shopping mall in Beijing.
A user is seen chatting with her virtual boyfriend on her phone at a shopping mall in Beijing.

China Wants to Regulate AI Companions

With the latest rules, Beijing hopes to rein in a booming industry.

A baby looks up at the person pushing its stroller on a street in Beijing.
A baby looks up at the person pushing its stroller on a street in Beijing.

The Myth of Chinese Birth Tourism

The United States has recast a small industry as a national security threat.

People gather near the CITIC Tower in Beijing on June 26.
People gather near the CITIC Tower in Beijing on June 26.

Small-Plane Crash Tests China’s Security State

How did a private aircraft enter Beijing’s sensitive airspace?

A supporter of China’s men’s national soccer team shows dejection after the team’s 0-1 defeat in a FIFA World Cup qualifier match against South Korea in Seoul.
A supporter of China’s men’s national soccer team shows dejection after the team’s 0-1 defeat in a FIFA World Cup qualifier match against South Korea in Seoul.

Why the World Cup Keeps Eluding China

Xi has spent billions of dollars trying to turn Beijing into a soccer powerhouse.

Chinese President Xi Jinping, wearing a dark blue suit with a red tie, stands in front of the Temple of Heaven in Beijing, looking onward.
Chinese President Xi Jinping, wearing a dark blue suit with a red tie, stands in front of the Temple of Heaven in Beijing, looking onward.

What Will China Learn From the Iran War?

As the conflict winds down, Beijing is taking notes.

A person rides past a giant screen displayed outside a shopping mall in Beijing. The screen shows a news program about the meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
A person rides past a giant screen displayed outside a shopping mall in Beijing. The screen shows a news program about the meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

Xi Seeks to Draw North Korea Back Into China’s Orbit

The Chinese leader’s long-awaited visit to Pyongyang aims to counter Russian influence.

Rescuers are seen entering the mine shaft after a gas explosion at the Liushenyu coal mine in Qinyuan County, northern China’s Shanxi province.
Rescuers are seen entering the mine shaft after a gas explosion at the Liushenyu coal mine in Qinyuan County, northern China’s Shanxi province.

The Deadly Price of China’s Coal Boom

Two fatal disasters highlight enduring problems in the mining industry.

Protesters shout “Want peace, support arms purchases” during a rally in Taipei.
Protesters shout “Want peace, support arms purchases” during a rally in Taipei.

Trump Is Treating Taiwan Like Collateral

The pause of a $14 billion arms package raises concerns about U.S. support for Taipei.

High school students in matching maroon and gray jackets sit in a classroom and study at desks piled high with stacks of books, notebooks, and papers at their sides.
High school students in matching maroon and gray jackets sit in a classroom and study at desks piled high with stacks of books, notebooks, and papers at their sides.

Why China Is Cracking Down on Elite Education

The campaign is motivated by corruption concerns and an old-fashioned egalitarianism.

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to the press at the White House. Behind him, an American flag, greenery, a construction crane, and the Washington monument can be seen in the distance.
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to the press at the White House. Behind him, an American flag, greenery, a construction crane, and the Washington monument can be seen in the distance.

What Trump and Xi Want From Their Summit

The leaders are expected to talk trade, Taiwan, and the Iran war.

Containers and ships are seen at a port in Qingdao, China.
Containers and ships are seen at a port in Qingdao, China.

China Tests a Rare Tool in Its Sanctions Arsenal

Ahead of the Trump-Xi summit, Beijing is pushing back on Washington.

Mark Zuckerberg stands on a stage, adjusting a pair of thick-rimmed black smart glasses. He is wearing a black T-shirt and blue jeans, positioned against a background that is half white and half solid orange.
Mark Zuckerberg stands on a stage, adjusting a pair of thick-rimmed black smart glasses. He is wearing a black T-shirt and blue jeans, positioned against a background that is half white and half solid orange.

China Pulls the Plug on Meta’s AI Acquisition

The reversal underscores Beijing’s shifting national security concerns.

U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are seen ahead of a bilateral meeting in Busan, South Korea.
U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are seen ahead of a bilateral meeting in Busan, South Korea.

China Doesn’t Always Win When the U.S. Loses

The Iran war exposes the limits of zero-sum thinking about great powers.

Chinese President Xi Jinping attends a meeting with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed AI Nahyan at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on April 14.
Chinese President Xi Jinping attends a meeting with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed AI Nahyan at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on April 14.

On Iran, China Softens Its Approach

Beijing’s relative quiet amid the Strait of Hormuz crisis underscores a domestic shift.

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