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Beijing showers policy incentives on Shenzhen to create model Chinese city
From land use to hiring global talent, Beijing is looking to give the southern boom town of Shenzhen a major role in nation’s economic and technological rivalry with the United States.
Xi starts southern tour with appeal to ‘have confidence in future’
Xi starts Guangdong trip with appearance in Chaozhou ahead of visit to Shenzhen to mark 40th anniversary of special economic zone.
WeChat, Wild Rumors and All, Is Their Lifeline. Washington May End That.
The app has reshaped the experience of Chinese-Americans for the better, but also spreads misinformation and government propaganda.
Top China diplomat urges end to 'confrontation'
One of China's top diplomats has called for an end to 'confrontation and abusive language' in increasingly hostile exchanges between Australia and China, saying the relationship can be salvaged.
Korean war shows how underdog China can win against US: Chinese general
The smoke of that conflict has cleared but the roots of what caused it remain, he say.
The Imperial Overreach of China’s Belt and Road Initiative
Xi Jinping’s signature foreign project is poorly defined, badly mismanaged and visibly failing.
South China Sea: Vietnam seeks talks on Paracel Islands dispute
Conversation comes as China mounts military drills in four maritime areas.
Germany welcomes China climate goals, wants more EU action
BERLIN (AP) — German Chancellor Angela Merkel has welcomed China's plan to be carbon-neutral by 2060, contrasting it with the U.S. failure to abide by the goals of the landmark 2015 Paris climate...
Pompeo to make Japan trip for Indo-Pacific ‘Quad’ meeting in show of unity to China
The group, made up of the US, Japan, Australia and India, is seen as a counter to China’s influence in the region, and will discuss Covid-19 and security issues.
All eyes on China: what to look out for at the UN biodiversity summit
Everything you need to know about who will be there, who’s staying away and what the hot topics will be at Wednesday’s virtual event in New York
South China Sea: Manila and Beijing ‘agreed to shelve dispute’
Presidents Xi and Duterte had already reached a ‘consensus’ to ‘put aside’ their competing maritime claims, according to Chinese envoy to Manila Huang Xilian.
Tiny Muslim community becomes latest target for China’s religious crackdown
The Utsuls of Hainan island are only around 10,000 strong, but are now facing increasing surveillance and a crackdown on traditional clothing.
Suga and Xi agree to pursue high-level contacts in first talks
Xi expressed a desire to advance bilateral relations, but the two did not discuss plans for the Chinese president to visit Japan as a state guest.
Escalation in China-India relations likely to continue
China has never taken India seriously, while New Delhi has continually hedged and never made a clear choice about what it wants from its relationship with Beijing. The possibility of miscalculation is growing and a dangerous new normal is setting in.
China’s Pledge to Be Carbon Neutral by 2060: What It Means
Under international pressure to do more to address global warming, Xi Jinping made a surprise commitment to drastically reduce emissions. Now comes the hard part.
Beijing’s EU envoy criticises unfriendly business environment
China’s ambassador to the EU says Europe is becoming more antagonistic to Chinese companies and hurting business confidence.
Europe and China’s ‘Virtual Summit’
Meeting via video conference on Monday, China’s leader, Xi Jinping, held a summit with European Council President Charles Michel, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, and German Chancellor
European chief singles out China’s moves on Hong Kong, Xinjiang
If China does not open its markets Europe must move to protect itself, says German ambassador to EU.
China sends hardcore ambassadors to South Asia to push BRI and undermine India
The United Front Works Department has more power in the Chinese system than the foreign ministry and the appointment of UFWD officials to ambassadorial positions in South Asia indicates the seriousness in which China is pushing its influence in the region.
No Breakthrough, No Climbdown: India and China Seem Headed Towards a Limited Conflict
The situation at the LAC is on a knife-edge. While the leaderships of both countries may not want a war, evidently neither side seems to be able to take the first step towards de-escalation.
India and China aim to ‘properly settle disputes’ with a bilateral summit. Will it work?
It has not been an easy year for India-China ties. Troops on a contested border had a months-long standoff. Soldiers threw stones (literally). Chinese state…
Is Xi Jinping ‘personally opposed’ to lifelong rule?
On February 25, the Chinese Communist Party proposed to remove term limits on its president and vice president, essentially ensuring that — when the time…
Xi reviews massive naval parade, live-fire drill in Taiwan Strait announced
Today’s top stories are numbered below, with the usual collection of links beneath. 1.Xi reviews massive naval parade, live-fire drill in Taiwan Strait announced “The…
Some love and some meh for Xi’s speech on trade and tariffs
Below are the five top stories worth your time today. For more on today’s news from elsewhere, see our collection of links at the bottom…
Photos: Kim Jong-un meets Xi Jinping in Beijing
Kim Jong-un made his first known diplomatic trip outside of North Korea on Monday, arriving in Beijing via a 90-carriage armored train that made its…
An oath, and tears of joy in the Great Hall of the People
Xinhua News Agency reports: Xi Jinping was elected Chinese president by a unanimous vote Saturday morning at the ongoing session of the 13th National People’s…
‘Amazing China,’ a documentary extolling Xi Jinping, is the movie that officials want people to love
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ta65Bb8pEbA “This is our great homeland. This is the new era. This is the magnificent painting of the people’s livelihood.” So it’s said in the…
Sinica Podcast: China’s authoritarian revival, explained by Carl Minzner
This week’s Sinica Podcast is now live: listen to it now! This week, we have an inadvertently timely podcast on China’s authoritarian revival. Mere days…
Why the removal of presidential term limits shocked so many in China
As you must be aware of by now, the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) proposed a bunch of amendments to the…
Don’t talk about the constitution in China
The proposed changes to the Chinese constitution that were announced over the weekend are still dominating the headlines, in China and outside. There are a…
China’s Xi Jinping set to abolish term limits, rule indefinitely
The elimination of term limits for China’s president, Xi Jinping, will almost certainly be rubber-stamped into law at the Two Sessions in March.
A little quake near Beijing as Xi Jinping visits Wenchuan
At around 6:30 p.m. Beijing time today, my social media feeds lit up with reports of an earthquake in Beijing. Xinhua News Agency says it was…
Trump vs. China: A Timeline
Donald Trump has always talked a big game when it comes to China. But how has he actually dealt with Beijing since taking office? Here’s…
Xi Jinping’s New Year message
In a televised address to the people, President and Communist Party General Secretary Xi Jinping spoke of the Chinese people’s “great creative forces,” promised poverty alleviation, affirmed international commitments, and admitted room for domestic improvement.
Xi ends the year with tight grip on power
At a meeting on Wednesday, China’s Politburo agreed to put a proposal on constitutional amendments at the top of the agenda for next month’s Communist…
