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2019 Is a Sensitive Year for China. Xi Is Nervous. (Published 2019)
President Trump wants big changes from China. But China’s leader is seeking security in a year that includes the 30th anniversary of the Tiananmen bloodshed.
U.S. Wrangles China for Firm Commitments as Trade Talks Continue (Published 2019)
As a March deadline approaches, American negotiators are struggling with how to ensure China, which has reneged on promises to past administrations, follows through on any agreement.
China's Rights Activists Face Torture, Detention, 'Disappearance': Report
A new report calls on Beijing to close down mass internment camps for Uyghurs and other ethnic minority Muslims.
Trump, Xi Face Pressure at Home Over Trade
Despite their sharp differences in style, background and policies, Chinese leader Xi Jinping and President Trump share a common problem: growing concerns on the home front that they are going to cave in to the other side.
The Case of the Chinese Aircraft Carrier Spy
Ship designer Sun Bo reportedly met with foreign agents and shared military secrets. How damaging that intel might be is unclear, but the case is a huge embarrassment for Beijing.
Malaysia ‘values China’: Mahathir signs up to belt and road summit
The Malaysian prime minister seeks to reassure Beijing of his commitment to President Xi Jinping’s landmark project following conflicting signals over the future of the China-backed East Coast Rail Link project, analysts say
Little Red App: Xi’s Thoughts Are (Surprise!) a Hit in China (Published 2019)
Want to take President Xi Jinping’s wisdom with you wherever you go? A lot of Chinese people do. Or they’ve been told to.
China doesn’t need democracy, it needs a strong leader like Xi Jinping
China has no ideological basis for the development of a system that prizes personal freedom, nor any history with the rule of law. The reality is, for the People’s Republic, strong leadership makes betters sense.
China and US at odds over place and time for next Xi-Trump summit
Beijing is pushing for a meeting in Hainan, a source says, while US new site reports that Washington is keen for talks in Florida.
Advisers float Mar-a-lago summit as Trump plots next moves with Chinese President Xi
The U.S. and China haven't made much progress on the biggest structural issues that Trump has promised to conquer.
Trump Will Not Meet President Xi Jinping of China Before Trade Deal Deadline (Published 2019)
Fears grow that the United States will raise tariffs on Chinese imports if a deal is not reached by March 2.
How China’s SOEs Squeeze Private Firms
China’s state-owned companies are critical tools for Communist Party control, but their predatory behavior is now becoming a major economic problem both at home and abroad.
President Xi 'hates' doping, vows tough stance for Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics
East Asia News -BEIJING (AFP) - Chinese President Xi Jinping has declared that he "hates" doping, laying out a tough stance against cheating at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics.. Read more at
Trump Gives Upbeat Assessment of Trade Talks With China
The U.S. and China moved closer to settling their trade dispute, with President Trump saying he expects to meet again with Chinese President Xi Jinping to resolve the conflict that has rattled the global economy.
Prepare for the worst, Beijing tells cadres amid trade war uncertainty
Top official tells cadres to arm the country for a tough fight against external uncertainty.
China calls international open letter condemning Kovrig, Spavor detainments an attack on country’s sovereignty
Foreign ministry spokeswoman also demands U.S. drop Huawei extradition request to Canada, urging Trump administration to ‘pay close attention to China’s serious stance, take actions to correct its mistakes, and withdraw the arrest warrant for the Chinese citizen’
China reduces army by half; increases size of navy, air force in big way
In the last few years, the PLA has downsized its military by retrenching three lakh troops under the military reforms initiated by President Xi Jinping. But it still remained the world's largest military with two million personnel in the ranks.
Cambodian leader Hun Sen, in Beijing, says China pledges S$800m in aid
SE Asia News -PHNOM PENH (REUTERS) - China has pledged four billion yuan (S$800 million) in aid to Cambodia from 2019 to 2021, Prime Minister Hun Sen said on Tuesday (Jan 22), highlighting strong
Xi warns China to maintain political security against 'black swans' of economic volatility
President focuses on party’s ideological discipline as economic growth slows to weakest in nearly 30 years
China Using Taped Confessions to Intimidate Young Communists, Students Say (Published 2019)
The authorities appear to be escalating efforts to crush a student-led campaign for workers’ rights that has evaded Beijing’s control.
