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Is TikTok’s Time Finally Up?
The United States may ban one of the world’s most popular apps.
How China Made Xinjiang’s Ceremonies Illegal
Retroactively applied laws are used to prosecute Muslim community leaders.
China Starts the Lunar New Year With an Economic Hangover
Can Xi Jinping pull the country out of a downturn?
How Can Taiwan Manage an Angry China?
A new president means another round of reaction from Beijing.
U.S. Policy Shouldn’t Depend on Chinese Weakness
America is obsessed with diagnosing its rival’s future.
China’s United Front Operations Are Ubiquitous—at Home
One department now oversees everything from religion to winter sports to influence operations.
Why Are China’s Job Numbers So Bad?
The post-COVID generation has lost faith in the system.
Xi Jinping Is Trying to Adapt to Failure
China is in a far worse position than when he took office.
China Is Turning a Crushed Xinjiang Into a Tourist Trap
After years of human rights abuses, Beijing wants Han visitors in the region.
Is Anyone in Beijing Listening to Europe?
Experts discuss the prospects of Macron’s visit to China.
China’s Head of Ethnic Affairs Is Keen to End Minority Culture
Pan Yue is doubling down on the party’s hard-line policies.
China Doesn’t Want a U.S. Debt Default
Washington takes on financial risks that Beijing can’t afford.
What Sparked China’s Weekend of Anger?
Experts discuss the roots of China’s protests.
Does China’s Economy Keep Xi Awake at Night?
As the Party Congress gathers, experts discuss the country’s prospects.
What Lessons Does China Take From Putin’s War?
A month into the invasion, Beijing is still backing Russia.
