With travel warnings and revoked visas, the two superpowers locked in a bruising trade war may make students and tourists their bargaining chips.
Author: Vivian Wang
China Says Its Own Consumers Will Save the Day. But They’re Not Buying.
If sky-high U.S. tariffs hurt China’s exports, domestic spending will help make up for it, Beijing says. But shoppers were skittish even before the trade war.
China Censors Hashtags Mentioning ‘104%,’ the Size of Trump’s Tariffs
State media drove social media discussions around phrases like: “America is fighting a trade war while begging for eggs.”
‘Let’s Not Talk About It’: 5 Years Later, China’s Covid Shadow Lingers
People who endured the longest Covid restrictions in the world are still grappling with what they lost: their loved ones, their livelihoods, their dignity.
Chinese Company to Single Workers: Get Married or Get Out
As China’s government worries about the falling birthrate, some private employers have ordered workers to do their part, or else.
China Uses Public Shaming to Motivate State Workers
Local governments are handing out “snail awards” to underperforming employees. But, for many, doing as little as possible seems like the safest bet.
What DeepSeek’s Success Tells Us About China’s Ability to Nurture Talent
China produces a vast number of STEM graduates, but it hasn’t been known for innovation. Cultural and political factors may help explain why.
DeepSeek’s A.I. Chatbot Awkwardly Navigates China’s Censors
Asked about sensitive topics, the bot would begin to answer, then stop and delete its own work. It refused to answer questions like: “Who is Xi Jinping?”
China Deploys Security to Try to Reassure a Country on Edge
Police are checking on safety at schools and visiting karaoke bars and rental homes to root out perceived malcontents, after several mass killings alarmed the public.
What China Wants in Panama: More Trade, Projects and Influence
Beijing’s efforts to expand its reach in the country have hit several obstacles, in part because of American pressure.