Beijing, in urgent need of reviving its economy, wants to mend ties with Europe but is struggling to create distance between itself and Moscow.
Author: David Pierson
China Says U.S. Flew Balloons Over Xinjiang and Tibet
The accusation came days after Beijing claimed that the United States had sent airships over China multiple times, ramping up tensions between the two superpowers.
China Tries to Depict Furor Over Spy Balloon as Sign of U.S. Decline
Ignoring charges of spying, Beijing says Washington’s “overreaction” is a symptom of the country’s broken politics.
China’s Balloon Dispute Aims Attention at Xi’s Leadership
The flap with the United States raises concerns about how China wields its power in a climate where one wrong move could set off an accidental conflict.
Spy Balloon Incident Highlights Fragile State of U.S.-China Relations
Recent efforts by Beijing to mend ties with Washington were showing progress, but the balloon’s appearance over the United States illustrates lingering mistrust and growing tensions.
Chasing the U.S., China’s Leader Emerges From Diplomatic Isolation
Xi Jinping’s visit to Saudi Arabia highlights Beijing’s renewed bid to compete with Washington after years of preoccupation with the pandemic.