A series of World War II dramas about China’s fight against Japan is drawing audiences to their feet, and, in some cases, to tears. Some say it helps deflect public discontent.
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Typhoon Podul Heads Toward China After Lashing Taiwan
A man was swept away while fishing and dozens of other people were injured as strong winds and rain battered the island.
Xi Looks to Tighten Grip After Scandals Shake China’s Military Elite
The Chinese leader’s crackdown on military corruption reveals how deep his concerns run, not only about battlefield readiness, but about political survival, as well.
Xi Looks to Tighten Grip After Scandals Shake China’s Military Elite
The Chinese leader’s crackdown on military corruption reveals how deep his concerns run, not only about battlefield readiness, but about political survival, as well.
Staggering U.S. Tariffs Begin as Trump Widens Trade War
The duties, which the president announced last week, took effect for about 90 countries just after midnight.
Torrential Rain Batters Hong Kong, Flooding the Waterlogged City
Record-setting rain has brought chaos to parts of Hong Kong, with submerged streets, stranded buses and landslides. Residents were advised to avoid going out.
Russia Says It Will Stop Abiding By INF Treaty
The United States has accused Russia of violating the pact, which expired in 2019, for more than a decade.
Trump Administration Told Taiwan’s President to Avoid U.S. Stopover
The Taiwanese leader canceled U.S. transit visits after being urged to change his plans, two officials said. Washington has been in talks with Beijing over trade and a possible summit.
Taiwan Recall Campaign Fizzles, in a Setback to Its President
An unprecedented vote to remove lawmakers from office could have handed President Lai Ching-te more power by ousting opponents. It didn’t.
Southern China and Hong Kong Brace for Floods and Fierce Winds from Danas
The authorities warned of possible flash flooding as the remnants of Typhoon Danas passed through the region. Hong Kong suspended schools for Friday.