Officials have revealed few details about the China Eastern Airlines flight that went down Monday, with the government moving quickly to control the information flow and emphasize the positive.
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China’s Divorce Rate Is Down, but So Are Marriages
While officials say a new law has helped save marriages, the bigger challenge in the country’s demographic crisis is that fewer people are getting married in the first place.
China Outlines Plan to Stabilize Economy in Crucial Year for Xi
China calls for heavy government spending and lending, as its leaders seek to project confidence in the face of global uncertainty over the pandemic and war in Ukraine.
China’s Legislative Session to Focus on Economy
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine went unmentioned at the opening of an annual gathering of China’s legislature, as leaders focused on stabilizing economic growth.
Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Tests China’s ‘Sovereignty’ Rhetoric
China has presented itself as a defender of sovereign independence. But its reluctance to denounce Russia’s aggression forces it into an awkward position.
Some in Taiwan See Parallels to Ukraine
Some analysts worry that a weak global response to Ukraine could embolden China’s Communist Party to ramp up pressure on self-governed Taiwan.
Hong Kong Delays an Election Amid a Covid Surge
Carrie Lam, the chief executive, said the vote would be postponed until May 8.
For the Games, Xi Ordered Up a Snow Sports Fever. Will it Last?
China said it succeeded on a vow by Xi Jinping, the country’s top leader, to nurture millions of winter sports enthusiasts. But will the interest last after the Winter Games end?
China’s Succession Drama, Starring Xi Jinping
As a party congress approaches, it’s increasingly clear that Xi Jinping plans another five-year term. But if he has ideas about a successor, he has hidden them well.
At Beijing Olympics, Question of Free Speech Looms Over Athletes
An Olympic rule and warnings from the Chinese government have made it risky for athletes to speak out at these Games.