A former Beijing bureau chief shares insights from her time in China.
Author: JANE PERLEZ
China Wants the World to Stay Silent on Muslim Camps. It’s Succeeding.
Beijing is using economic and diplomatic pressure to quash any outcry, while governments are reluctant to risk financial ties and trade deals.
At Mao’s Beach, China’s Leaders Still Make History as Lifeguards Hide From the Sun
China’s top officials still come to Mao’s favorite beach to make fateful decisions, but now, the general public also tries to squeeze into a spot on the sand, even if many avoid sunbathing.
China Reacts to Trade Tariffs and Hong Kong Protests by Blaming U.S.
Now the gloves are off, with American and Chinese negotiators making little progress at talks in Shanghai this week.
As Domestic Troubles Mount, China Points Finger at U.S.
Chinese officials and news outlets are blaming the United States as the economy slows and unrest continues in Hong Kong.
Gas Plant Explosion in Central China Kills at Least 10
State media accounts gave no explanation for the blast, which occurred at a factory in Henan Province.
China Arrests Another Canadian, Adding to Diplomatic Tensions
The person was detained last week, Ottawa said, around the same time as 16 foreign students and teachers were held on drug charges elsewhere in China.
Before Talks With Trump, Xi Promotes His Image as a Leader With Friends
At the G20 summit, Mr. Xi needs to be shown as pursuing a bigger agenda who can offset animosities with the United States.
Friendlier Days for North Korea and China? Maybe Not
On the surface, all seemed warm as Kim Jong-un played host to Xi Jinping this week. So why didn’t the Chinese leader stay longer?
Xi Jinping Arrives in North Korea, With Many Eyes on Trump
The Chinese leader met on Thursday with Kim Jong-un, in what American officials see as an attempt to gain leverage with President Trump on trade.