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China's first (and fallen) space lab was a prism for its space ambitions
One Monday, the Tiangong-1 space lab burned up over the South Pacific. Its short life was a giant step forward for China's plans to become a leading space power.
Rivals for Authority in Tajikistan’s Gorno-Badakhshan
The prevailing calm in Gorno-Badakhshan in Tajikistan's remote east does not rule out the prospect of a clash between local powerbrokers and Dushanbe authorities. To mitigate the risks of a local flare-up and regional power rivalry, China and Russia should communicate with each other and nudge President Rahmon toward a smooth transition of power.
China’s building a rain-making network three times the size of Spain
China needs more water. So it's building a rain-making network three times the size of Spain
SupChina word of the day: warning 警告
Our SupChina word of the day is warning 警告.
Why China’s Response to Trump’s Tariffs Is So Muted (Published 2018)
China responded to Trump’s action by announcing tariffs on $3 billion worth of U.S. products, a relatively modest amount. But it has more weapons in its arsenal.
Trump tariffs imposed ‘because China pledges didn’t convince US’
Trump tariffs are ‘bid to force China’s hand because it failed to convince US it was sincere about opening up economy’
U.S. accuses China of stealing patents in WTO complaint
The United States launched a complaint against China at the World Trade Organization on Friday, part of a package of trade measures announced by President Donald Trump on Thursday over China's alleged theft of U.S. intellectual property.
Bolton bombshell: the clashes to come
The foreign policy Trump wants — particularly on Iran and North Korea.
How a little-known campaign started a US-China trade spat
“Made in China” has been a byword for cheap, poorly made items.
Exclusive: U.S. warship sails near disputed South China Sea island, officials say
A U.S. Navy destroyer carried out a "freedom of navigation" operation on Friday, coming within 12 nautical miles of an artificial island built by China in the South China Sea, U.S. officials told Reuters.
China’s $3 Billion Tariff Response Shows Xi Holding Back, for Now
After U.S. President Donald Trump fired the first shots in what may be an extended trade war, Chinese President Xi Jinping made clear he’s going to wait before unleashing his country’s formidable arsenal in response.
Someone tell Trump the trade war is over. China won
Beijing knows its trade practices are unfair and tilted towards protecting its domestic industries. The surprise is only that it has been able to get away with it for so long
Bolton’s World View: Bomb Iran, OK to Strike North Korea First
Former UN ambassador John Bolton is the latest foreign policy hawk to join President Donald Trump’s administration.
‘Face Loans’ Prove China’s Unnerving Obsession With Beauty
Easily obtainable loans for cosmetic surgery show that our bodies are becoming increasingly financialized.
Apple, Google, IBM CEOs Head to China With Trade War Brewing
Leaders of Apple Inc., Google and other U.S. technology giants head to China this weekend to pursue a familiar goal: To do more business in the world’s most populous nation. The effort has had mixed results, at best, in the past.
Veteran economist takes charge of China’s top think tank
Veteran economist takes helm at Chinese Academy of Social Sciences as country’s top think tank seeks to regain global influence
China Fires Warning Shot at U.S. Over Tariffs
China unveiled plans for tariffs against $3 billion in American goods and said it is readying more actions against the U.S., after the Trump administration moved to impose punitive measures on Chinese exports.
How much has the US lost from China's intellectual property theft?
The United States has long said that intellectual property theft has cost the U.S. economy billions of dollars in revenue and thousands of jobs.
Seeing China's economic evolution in one family’s story
When journalist Scott Tong began reporting on China's explosive economy, he was advised to look past the new skyscrapers of Shanghai and take the long view. In “A Village With My Name,” he explores his own family's history, finding stories that reflect some of the most important moments of modern China. Economics correspondent Paul Solman reports.
Patent filings reflect China’s zeal for facial recognition tech
Huge national ID database encourages government and private sector
