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Chinese Firm Baidu Unveils ChatGPT-Rival ‘Ernie Bot’
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“If the United States does not hit the brake … no amount of guardrails can prevent derailing,” Qin Gang said in his first news conference.
By Associated Press
March 7, 2023
China Wants to Focus on Its Economy in 2023. But Can Politics Be Put Aside?
For all the talk of focusing on the economy, there’s little sign that a newly emboldened Xi—surrounded by lackeys and sycophants—is going to back down on his key policy priorities to make it happen.
By Charlie Campbell / Singapore
March 6, 2023
China's Fraught Peace Plan to End Ukraine War
China's quest to be a global problem-solver reveals a dangerous game, writes Ian Bremmer.
By Ian Bremmer
March 2, 2023
How China’s Aid to Russia Is Kept So Cryptic
The extent of China’s ‘dual use’ support for Russia remains both an ongoing concern and an open question.
By Charlie Campbell / Singapore
March 2, 2023
Environmental Probe Into China's Top Lithium Hub Threatens Global Supply
A government probe into potential environmental violations threatens production of somewhere between 8% and 13% of the world's lithium supply.
By Bloomberg
February 27, 2023
China Shuts Down ChatGPT, Despite AI Goals
“It’s another emerging technology that China knows it needs to be competitive,” says a Beijing-based IT consultant.
By Charlie Campbell / Singapore
February 24, 2023
Death Toll Rises in China Coal Mine Collapse
The death toll from the collapse of a coal mine in northern China has risen to four, with 49 people still missing
By Associated Press
February 23, 2023
Why China Suddenly Wants Peace in Ukraine
After a year of bloodshed, China now says it sees the Russia-Ukraine war as a problem—and wants to play a role in ending it.
By Charlie Campbell / Singapore
February 22, 2023
Zero-COVID Is Over. The World Is Still Waiting for Chinese Tourists
The end of China’s pandemic travel restrictions is a huge relief to the global hospitality industry. But rebuilding the sector to pre-pandemic levels won’t be easy.
By Charlie Campbell / Singapore
February 21, 2023
China Says It's Seeking Role in Ukraine Peace Settlement
“China is deeply worried about the escalation of the situation," Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang said Tuesday
By Associated Press
February 21, 2023
What China Might Have Been Up to With the Balloon Mission
What was the possible goals of China's balloon mission and what are the repercussions
By Nicholas Eftimiades
February 16, 2023
China Says It Will Retaliate After U.S. Shot Down Its Balloon
Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said Beijing “will take countermeasures against relevant U.S. entities that have undermined our sovereignty and security.”
By Bloomberg
February 15, 2023
China’s Stunning Drop in COVID Deaths Revives Data Concerns
China is posting the steepest drop in Covid deaths among more than 20 places hit hardest by omicron, reviving questions about its virus data and the true impact of the reopening wave as Beijing works to move on from the pandemic.
By Jennifer Creery / Bloomberg
February 14, 2023
China Accused of Using ‘Military-Grade’ Laser Against Philippine Ship
China says the Philippine ship had trespassed. The episode is the latest sign of rising tensions in the region.
By Chad de Guzman / Manila
February 13, 2023
China’s Xi Rejects ‘Westernization’ in New Policy Speech
China’s successful development shows there is another way to modernize, President Xi Jinping said, rejecting any need to “westernize” and doubling down on his goal of increased self reliance.
By Bloomberg
February 8, 2023
A Million Tibetan Children Separated From Families
Roughly 1 million Tibetan children have been separated from their families and forcibly placed into state-run boarding schools, as part of China’s assimilation efforts, the U.N. revealed Monday.
By Charlie Campbell / Singapore
February 7, 2023
Chinese Balloon Shot Down by US: What We Know
U.S. officials said the spy balloon was successfully downed by a single missile as it drifted over the water. The recovery mission is expected to take days.
By W.J. Hennigan
February 4, 2023
Blinken to Meet With Xi, Raising Cautious Hope for U.S.-China Thaw
Xi Jinping’s decision to personally meet with Antony Blinken has surprised U.S. diplomats given recent frosty engagement between the U.S. and China.
By Charlie Campbell / Singapore
February 3, 2023
Why One of China’s Largest Provinces Is Lifting Birth Limits
Sichuan’s relaxation of previously strict family planning measures comes as the country experiences its first population decline in 60 years.
By Chad de Guzman
February 2, 2023
Russia Expects Visit From China's Xi Jinping
The meeting could signal a deepening of ties between the two states. Here's what to know.
By Tara Law
January 31, 2023
U.S. General Predicts War With China by 2025
A sensational memo by the head of the U.S. Air Mobility Command has provoked dismay on both sides of the Pacific.
By Charlie Campbell / Singapore
January 31, 2023
Why China Is Battling a Mid-Winter Gas Shortage
A lack of affordable natural gas has left many people struggling to keep warm—and Beijing worried.
By Chad de Guzman
January 27, 2023
China’s Shrinking Population: How It Happened and What It Means
“What is concerning is not so much the decline in sheer size, but rather rapid aging and the socioeconomic challenges of adapting to the change in population structure,” says one expert.
By Chad de Guzman
January 20, 2023
Pork Prices Plunge in China as COVID Woes Take Cut to Demand
As infections rip through the population, fewer people are meeting up, and they’re spending less on pricier items like meat.
By Hallie Gu / Bloomberg
January 18, 2023
India Might Now Be the World's Most Populous Country
The National Bureau of Statistics of China reported Tuesday the country's first population decline in six decades.
By Armani Syed
January 17, 2023
China’s Lunar New Year Holiday Threatens a Grim Toll
The combination of millions of people crammed onto public transport traveling to a predominately elderly, under-vaccinated population in villages with rudimentary healthcare threatens to be a perfect storm.
By Charlie Campbell / Singapore
January 17, 2023
China’s Population Shrinks for First Time in Decades
China could lose its status as the world’s most populous country to India this year
By Bloomberg
January 17, 2023
China’s True COVID Death Toll Estimated To Be in Hundreds of Thousands
China, which narrowed the definition of COVID mortality after it dismantled its zero tolerance approach, reported 60,000 deaths during its current outbreak.
By Bloomberg
January 16, 2023
Satellite Images Seem to Show China’s High COVID Death Toll
Photos show increased activity at funeral homes and crematoriums, as the virus surges throughout the country and reliable data is unavailable.
By Chad de Guzman
January 12, 2023
China Retaliates Against S. Korea, Japan Over COVID Restrictions
The moves represent China’s first attempt at retaliation after a raft of nations recently implemented testing requirements for travelers from the country
By Bloomberg
January 10, 2023
China’s Open Borders Spark Homecoming Rush
Starting Sunday, China no longer requires quarantine for arrivals
By Bloomberg
January 8, 2023
US Adversaries Love the House Speaker Fight
The propaganda arms of China, Russia, North Korea, Iran, and Venezuela are all highlighting Kevin McCarthy's chaotic bid for House Speaker.
By Philip Elliott
January 6, 2023
The U.S. Keeps Offering China Its COVID Vaccines. China Keeps Saying No
China has rebuffed repeated U.S. offers to share advanced vaccines as Beijing battles a fast-spreading wave of COVID-19.
By Peter Martin and Jenny Leonard / Bloomberg
January 6, 2023
China’s Zero-COVID U-Turn Shows Xi’s Paranoia
China’s stunning reversal on Zero-COVID underscores the fickleness of strongman rule—from suffocating control to callous inaction.
By Charlie Campbell / Singapore
December 21, 2022
What the Protests Tell Us About China's Future
China has seen the largest protests in years in response to COVID-19 lockdowns. What do they reveal about China today?
By William Hurst
December 5, 2022
China Protests Fuel Solidarity Demonstrations Around the World
As dissent is quashed on the mainland, these largely diaspora-led shows of support may lose steam.
By Amy Gunia
December 2, 2022
Why China Can’t Just Ditch Zero-COVID
Protesters in China have demanded an end to the country’s strict pandemic approach. Experts say that could invite a public health crisis.
By Chad de Guzman and Amy Gunia
December 1, 2022
What to Know About the Zero-COVID Protests in China
Rare mass demonstrations against the country’s strict pandemic measures have broken out in multiple cities across the country, including Beijing and Shanghai.
By Chad de Guzman
November 28, 2022
Maskless World Cup Fans Pose Broadcasting Dilemma for China
Reviewed footage appears to show a state broadcaster pulling back on shots of the stadium crowds compared to other international networks.
By Low De Wei/Bloomberg
November 28, 2022
Kamala Harris’ Visit Puts the Philippines in a Tight Spot with China
The Vice President visited Palawan Tuesday in what observers say is meant as a message to China.
By Chad de Guzman
November 22, 2022
Australia and China Are Back on Talking Terms
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese met with China’s Xi Jinping at the G20 to try to “stabilize” the relationship between the countries.
By Amy Gunia
November 15, 2022
China’s Zero-Covid Is Here To Stay, Experts Say
China just relaxed some pandemic rules, but strict measures in response to an outbreak suggest the overall policy isn’t going away soon.
By Amy Gunia
November 14, 2022
Asia’s Gambling Mecca Gets a China-Backed Makeover
Beijing is betting that it can forge a new identity for Macau. It’s not paying off.
By Chad de Guzman
November 3, 2022
The World May Benefit From China’s Space Ambitions
The completion of China’s space station, while prompting U.S. concerns, opens doors for international collaboration
By Chad de Guzman/Hong Kong
October 31, 2022
Don’t Give Up on Diplomacy with China
Dialogue and negotiation are essential to determine whether Xi Jinping might be persuaded to moderate his policies during his third term.
By Susan L. Shirk
October 17, 2022
What Xi Jinping Draws From Mao's Legacy
As Xi Jinping strengthens his grip on China, it is likely that he will redouble his Maoist focus.
By Christopher Marquis
October 13, 2022
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