The detentions of three Canadian citizens appear to be retaliation for Canada’s arrest of a top Chinese executive at the behest of the Trump administration.
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Hacked European Cables Reveal a World of Anxiety About Trump, Russia and Iran
The cables quote China’s president calling America a bully, show concerns about Russian nuclear weapons in Crimea and detail the White House walking back President Trump’s words.
Chinese City Bans Christmas Displays Amid Religious Crackdown
In this Chinese city, the War on Christmas is over. And Christmas lost.
Huawei’s ‘Wolf Culture’ Helped It Grow, and Got It Into Trouble
The Chinese tech giant cultivated a hard-charging spirit in its quest for world dominance. Some employees may have been pushed too far.
4 Takeaways From Xi Jinping’s Speech
At an event commemorating a leaders’ conclave in 1978, China’s president emphasized a singular message: Don’t question the wisdom, foresight and omnipotence of the Communist Party.
China’s Leader Says Party Must Control ‘All Tasks,’ and Asian Markets Slump
The Chinese president marked 40 years of economic liberalization by arguing that the Communist Party’s firm control must not waver.
Meng Lang, Poet Who Promoted Dissident Writers, Dies at 57
Mr. Meng co-founded the Independent Chinese PEN Center, a nonprofit organization formed in 2011 to promote freedom of expression and publication.
China’s Detention Camps for Muslims Turn to Forced Labor
Mounting evidence suggests ethnic minorities caught in the mass internment drive in Xinjiang are being assigned to new factories making clothes.
How McKinsey Has Helped Raise the Stature of Authoritarian Governments
At a time when democracies and their basic values are increasingly under attack, the iconic American company has sometimes served clients in ways that directly counter American interests.
The Canadians Detained in China: an Ex-Diplomat and a Daring ‘Fixer’
As Canada presses China to release two detained Canadians, questions remain about how they have been ensnared by a geopolitical battle.