China Leans Into Trade War
Officials in Beijing might be prepared to fight to the end, but is the Chinese public?
Another High-Ranking Chinese Official Falls
Jin Zhuanglong is the latest State Council member to lose out amid President Xi Jinping’s rolling purges.
As Trump Abandons Allies, How Will China Respond?
The shock approach causes amusement and concern in Beijing.
Xi Sends Message to China’s Private Sector
A meeting with top CEOs signaled the economic importance of entrepreneurs—as long as they can pay court to him.
What Trump’s Steel Tariffs Mean for China
Beijing stands to lose indirect access to the U.S. market, but it will be hard to dent its heavy industry.
China Responds to Trump’s Tariffs With Caution
Beijing has ended up the sole target of new U.S. tariffs—so far.
DeepSeek Doesn’t Signal an AI Space Race
The Chinese firm’s success might not be a case for massive government investment in the sector.
TikTok Debate Could Stir White House Clash
Trump’s dubiously legal extension offer for the app to find a buyer leaves the ball in Beijing’s court.
Can Trump Strike a Deal Over TikTok?
The Supreme Court seems poised to uphold a law that will ban the Chinese-owned app unless it is sold.
Salt Typhoon Stirs Panic in Washington
The full extent of the hack is not yet public, but it has hardened anti-China consensus.
5 Predictions for China in 2025
From a brewing trade war to opportunities on the global stage, here’s what we’re watching in the new year.
China’s Year in Review
Will 2024 be the calm before the storm for Beijing?
What Trump’s Personalized Presidency Means for China
There are obstacles to achieving closer ties on both sides, but Beijing could find a way to strike deals.
China Needs a New Approach in Syria
Beijing reflects on its losing bet on the Assad regime.
Another Chinese Military Official Under Fire
A longtime political commissar faces an investigation that will likely lead to detention.