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When Tragedy Strikes in China, the Government Cracks Down on Grief
The Chinese government represses public grief, withholding information and stanching displays of mourning to tell history the way it wants…
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As a Taiwanese Presidential Contender Visits U.S., He Tries to Walk a Fine Line
An outspoken critic of Beijing, Lai Ching-te aims to reassure voters and Washington that he will be a safe pair…
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Wonking Out: How Super Is Your Superpower?
My most recent column was about the troubles facing the Chinese economy, which appear to be serious. However, I was…
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Another Chinese Property Giant Teeters, Raising Worries About the Economy
Country Garden, China’s last big property developer to avoid default, has spooked investors after missing key debt payments, rekindling memories…
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Video Shows China Blasting Water Cannon at Philippines Coast Guard Boat
The clash, in which a Chinese ship blocked 2 Philippine vessels, is the latest in a hotly contested region of…
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Monday Briefing: Khan Arrested in Pakistan
Also, diverted floodwaters provoke anger in China.
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A Global Web of Chinese Propaganda Leads to a U.S. Tech Mogul
The protest in London’s bustling Chinatown brought together a variety of activist groups to oppose a rise in anti-Asian hate…
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Fiji’s Leader Declines Invitation to China, Saying He Tripped and Fell
The prime minister, wearing a bloodstained shirt, said he struck his head on a door. One analyst called it “very…
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At Least 11 Killed After School Gym Roof Collapses During a Volleyball Practice in China
A building contractor improperly stored material on the gym’s roof, official media reported. Most of the victims were children.
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Vladimir Putin Is Still Useful to Xi Jinping. Until He Isn’t.
In 1969, China and the Soviet Union seemed on the brink of war. They fought a deadly border clash in…