An aerial view shows containers at the port in Nanjing, China.
An aerial view shows containers at the port in Nanjing, China.

China Responds to Trump’s Tariffs With Caution

Beijing has ended up the sole target of new U.S. tariffs—so far.

A woman looks at her phone while standing in front of a screen bearing the logo of Chinese AI firm DeepSeek.
A woman looks at her phone while standing in front of a screen bearing the logo of Chinese AI firm DeepSeek.

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.

A hand holds an iPhone that displayed a message from TikTok saying "Welcome back."
A hand holds an iPhone that displayed a message from TikTok saying "Welcome back."

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.

Supporters of TikTok livestream in front of the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington on Jan. 10.
Supporters of TikTok livestream in front of the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington on Jan. 10.

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.

U.S. President Joe Biden looks at his phone as he leaves the White House on Aug. 16, 2024.
U.S. President Joe Biden looks at his phone as he leaves the White House on Aug. 16, 2024.

Salt Typhoon Stirs Panic in Washington

The full extent of the hack is not yet public, but it has hardened anti-China consensus.

Cars wait to be loaded onto ships for export in Lianyungang, China, on Dec. 12.
Cars wait to be loaded onto ships for export in Lianyungang, China, on Dec. 12.

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.

Commuters walk by office towers under construction during rush hour in Beijing on Oct. 18.
Commuters walk by office towers under construction during rush hour in Beijing on Oct. 18.

China’s Year in Review

Will 2024 be the calm before the storm for Beijing?

Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump attend a welcome ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Nov. 9, 2017.
Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump attend a welcome ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Nov. 9, 2017.

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.

Chinese President Xi Jinping meets Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in Hangzhou, China, on Sept. 22, 2023.
Chinese President Xi Jinping meets Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in Hangzhou, China, on Sept. 22, 2023.

China Needs a New Approach in Syria

Beijing reflects on its losing bet on the Assad regime.

Military delegates walk together as they arrive at the closing session of the National People’s Congress in Beijing on March 11.
Military delegates walk together as they arrive at the closing session of the National People’s Congress in Beijing on March 11.

Another Chinese Military Official Under Fire

A longtime political commissar faces an investigation that will likely lead to detention.

Employees work on a production line of stuffed teddy bears for export at a toy factory in Lianyungang, China, on Nov. 22.
Employees work on a production line of stuffed teddy bears for export at a toy factory in Lianyungang, China, on Nov. 22.

What Trump’s Tariffs Will Mean for China

As the U.S. president-elect issues new threats, Beijing is already bracing for a shift.

A woman prays in front of a low wall with flowers sitting on it. Behind the flowers is a low shrub and a taller wall with red raised Chinese characters on it.
A woman prays in front of a low wall with flowers sitting on it. Behind the flowers is a low shrub and a taller wall with red raised Chinese characters on it.

Mass Attacks in China Spark Concern, Censorship

A recent spate of violence could fuel a cycle of outrage and repression.

U.S. President Donald Trump reacts with his mouth wide open as he takes part in a welcoming ceremony with Chinese President Xi Jinping, who stands beside him. Piles of yellow, orange, and red flowers are visible behind the men.
U.S. President Donald Trump reacts with his mouth wide open as he takes part in a welcoming ceremony with Chinese President Xi Jinping, who stands beside him. Piles of yellow, orange, and red flowers are visible behind the men.

Where Does China Stand With the Next White House?

A few questions remain about U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s China policy.

A woman rides a shared bike by a wall adorned with a red star in an upscale commercial area in Beijing.
A woman rides a shared bike by a wall adorned with a red star in an upscale commercial area in Beijing.

As the U.S. Votes, China Is Watching

So far, Beijing has maintained a carefully neutral position on the presidential election.

Office workers look at their mobile phones as they take a break in Beijing's Central Business District.
Office workers look at their mobile phones as they take a break in Beijing's Central Business District.

Chinese Tech Regulators Back Off

Restrictions have quietly eased since a two-year crackdown that cost Chinese companies $1.1 trillion.

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