Hannah Beech

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Battling for Blood Jade: Inside One of the World’s Most Dangerous Industries

Myanmar's jade mines may yield great wealth — but they leave a long trail of death. An exclusive report

By Hannah Beech / Hpakant March 9, 2017

How China Is Remaking the Global Film Industry

A movie-crazy China is remaking the global film industry in its image

By Hannah Beech / Hengdian January 26, 2017

Trump Still Has Lots of Face at This Chinese Factory

Trump has vowed to slap hefty tariffs on Chinese imports when he assumes the American presidency, but workers at one Chinese factory aren't worried about a potential trade war with the U.S.

By Hannah Beech / Shenzhen January 15, 2017

Why America Is Losing Asia

Donald Trump's victory may hasten a retreat from the region

By Hannah Beech / Shanghai December 19, 2016

The Legacy of China’s One-Child Policy

And the country's other strict family planning rules

By Hannah Beech December 13, 2016

Beijing Welcomes Trump

Trump has vowed to take a tougher line toward China. Yet its political establishment struggled to contain its glee after his victory. Analysts say Trump's opposition to the Trans-Pacific Partnership gives the Middle Kingdom freer...

By Hannah Beech November 17, 2016

Donald Trump's Victory Has Caused Glee In China

His election is a propaganda coup for Beijing and more

By Hannah Beech / Shanghai November 10, 2016

China Shows Off Latest Military Innovations at Air Show

This year’s aerial extravaganza has much to flaunt, from a fifth-generation stealth fighter to China’s largest combat drone

By Hannah Beech / Shanghai November 1, 2016

How Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte Is Shaking Up the South China Sea

A populist leader sends mixed messages in Asia

By Hannah Beech/Shanghai October 27, 2016

The Massively Popular Smartphones You've Never Heard Of

"I love the screen on your Oppo R9, but have you seen the camera on my Vivo X7?"

By Hannah Beech / Shanghai October 26, 2016
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