A segment directed by Mr. Ai, a vocal critic of the Chinese government, was dropped from “Berlin, I Love You,” under what producers described as pressure from investors and distributors.
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Huawei Founder Slams U.S. Charges as ‘Politically Motivated’
Ren Zhengfei had previously avoided passing judgment on the case, citing respect for the legal process. Now he appears to be sharpening his language.
‘Show Me That My Father Is Alive.’ China Faces Torrent of Online Pleas.
China is detaining vast numbers of Uighurs and other Muslims, and friends and relatives are making their names public to put pressure on Beijing.
Rift Between Trump and Europe Is Now Open and Angry
Europeans pushed back against the Trump administration’s unilateralism at the Munich Security Conference, signaling a shift that is likely to be exploited by Russia and China.
China and U.S. to Continue Trade Talks Next Week
Both sides said “progress” had been made in the talks but deep disagreements remain ahead of the March deadline set by leaders of both countries.
In Tour of Australia, Chinese Admire Clean Air but Bemoan Lack of Hot Drinking Water
We spent four days with a group of Chinese tourists visiting Australia. The visitors and locals approached each other with confusion, skepticism and sometimes racism.
Sweden Investigates Its Ambassador to China After Report of Secret Talks to Free Publisher
The daughter of Gui Minhai, a Swedish bookseller detained in China, said the ambassador arranged a meeting with men who first offered to help, then cajoled and pressured her.
Little Red App: Xi’s Thoughts Are (Surprise!) a Hit in China
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.
New Zealand Fears Fraying Ties With China, Its Biggest Customer
The cancellation of a tourism initiative and the abrupt return of a Shanghai-bound Air New Zealand flight has many suspecting Chinese retaliation for a ban on the company Huawei.
Film Set in China’s Cultural Revolution Is Pulled From Berlin Festival
The withdrawal of the film by the noted Chinese director Zhang Yimou comes amid a broader crackdown on the discussion of sensitive subjects in China.