Beijing is betting that economic pressure and diplomatic defiance will force concessions, but its stance could put more strain on its ties with Europe at a crucial time.
Author: David Pierson and Berry Wang
Hundreds of Chinese Children Poisoned With Lead From Kindergarten Food
The kindergarten’s cooks used inedible pigments to decorate buns and cakes, the authorities said. Eight school officials and employees were detained.
Why China Isn’t Lecturing Trump About His Costly Bill
Beijing has a history of warning Washington about the safety of its Treasury holdings. This time it may have reasons to stay silent, at least publicly.
Why China Isn’t Lecturing Trump About His Costly Bill
Beijing has a history of warning Washington about the safety of its Treasury holdings. This time it may have reasons to stay silent, at least publicly.
China Says the U.S. Damaged Its Own Credibility by Striking Iran
The rhetoric belies a more complicated reality, as Beijing has been one of Tehran’s biggest backers.
The Art of the Stall: China’s Strategy for Dealing With Trump
Beijing has gained time to build up its own strengths by drawing out negotiations with the United States, using its chokehold over critical minerals.
For U.S. and China, a Risky Game of Chicken With No Off-Ramp in Sight
China’s latest move: an additional 50 percent tariff on U.S. goods. Neither side wants to look weak by backing down, but a collapse of their trade ties could have profound consequences.
Trump Has Hinted at a Xi Visit. China Is Still Wondering What He Wants.
Chinese experts say Beijing is open to talks but is being stonewalled by the State Department and other official channels.
Cuts to U.S.-Backed Rights Groups Seen as a Win for China
U.S. funding for the promotion of democracy has been frozen, disrupting the work of groups that expose abuses in China. Chinese nationalists are celebrating.
When Will China’s Leader Talk to Trump?
Xi Jinping seems to be in no rush to engage with President Trump, who has sent mixed signals about when a call might happen (or whether it already has).