Ryan Chen has turned an uncanny impersonation of President Trump into a social media career, and a mirror of China’s fascination with America.
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Germany’s Leader, Olaf Scholz, Walks a Fine Line in China
Chancellor Olaf Scholz tried to promote German business interests while delivering warnings from Europe about trade and geopolitical tensions.
China Reels From Floods and a Bruising Heat Wave
Heavy rains and heat waves have affected parts of China and the Asia Pacific region this week. More of the same was in the forecast.
Covid Workers in China Clash With Police Over Unpaid Wages, Layoffs
Companies that reaped windfalls helping the government implement strict ‘zero Covid’ controls are now struggling to pay and keep workers.
From Zero Covid to No Plan: Behind China’s Pandemic U-Turn
After micromanaging the coronavirus strategy for nearly three years, the country’s leader, Xi Jinping, has suddenly left the populace to improvise.
From Zero Covid to No Plan: Behind China’s Pandemic U-Turn
After micromanaging the coronavirus strategy for nearly three years, the country’s leader, Xi Jinping, has suddenly left the populace to improvise.
China Appears to Loosen Covid Rules After Protests
Several cities announced the easing of lockdown regulations and testing requirements after the country’s biggest demonstrations in decades.
China’s Record Drought is Drying Rivers and Feeding Its Coal Habit
Dry weather in southwestern China has crippled huge hydroelectric dams, forcing cities to impose rolling blackouts and driving up the country’s use of coal.
China’s Heat Wave Strains Its Economy
A severe drought has dented energy supplies and disrupted access to water for hundreds of thousands. Cities order rolling blackouts; farmers rush to save crops.
China’s Covid-19 Vaccination Drive Includes Free Ice Cream
China’s Covid-19 vaccination campaign got off to a slow start. It is now trying to catch up, through a mixture of freebies and the occasional threat.