Photo essay: In Texas, a former Chinese official targeted by Beijing's surveillance finds refuge

The Chinese government is using an increasingly powerful tool to control and monitor its own officials: Surveillance ...

China digs in for trade ‘struggles’ as Beijing eyes dual strategy of growth and resilience

Analysts see leadership’s language after central economic work conference as an admission that trade tensions are expected to ...

Clean, Limitless Energy Exists. China Is Going Big in the Race to Harness It.

Beijing is pouring vast resources into fusion research, while the U.S. wants private industry to lead the way. The winner ...

A Chinese official exposed his boss. Now in Texas, he’s hunted by Beijing - with help from US tech

Retired Chinese official Li Chuanliang fled to the U.S. seeking asylum, fearing persecution from the Chinese government.

Mexico slaps up to 50% tariffs on Chinese goods, drawing outcry from Beijing

China’s Commerce Ministry urged Mexico to rectify “unilateral, protectionist practices,” saying that the levies harm Chinese ...

U.S. and Japan flex military muscles in a show of force amid Tokyo's feud with Beijing

This follows joint drills by Chinese and Russian strategic bombers and fighters on Tuesday that prompted Japan and South ...
The Japan Times

With eye on Beijing, Japan and Australia urged to divvy up Pacific island aid

An Australian think tank says the quasi-allies should work with the region to maintain supply lines and prevent China from ...

From Chips to Security, China Is Getting Much of What It Wants From the U.S.

For China, President Trump’s moves to loosen chip controls, soften U.S. rhetoric and stay silent on tensions with Japan ...
East Asia Forum

Beijing blocks stablecoins to keep money under state control

China’s pause on Hong Kong stablecoins lays bare a simple truth — digital finance can evolve in China, but only on terms that ...

Beijing court orders Malaysia Airlines to pay damages to families of MH370 victims

A Beijing court has ruled Malaysia Airlines must pay $410,000 each to the families of eight passengers who went missing in ...