A dogged investor, missing files, an internet crusader, a disgraced judge — this scandal has drama galore. It’s about business frustration under President Xi Jinping.
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With Streaks of Gray Hair, Xi Jinping of China Breaks With Tradition
Chinese leaders have long sported unnaturally black heads of hair. Mr. Xi is going gray as he builds his image as a man of the people.
Italy May Split With Allies and Open Its Ports to China’s Building Push
In a move certain to upset American and European Union leaders, Italy appears poised to cooperate in an infrastructure initiative meant to advance China’s global interests and influence.
Huawei’s Cutest Fans in China? A Troupe of Dancing Children
In a music video on Chinese social media, young patriots sing the praises of the tech giant’s smartphones. The company says it had nothing to do with it.
2019 Is a Sensitive Year for China. Xi Is Nervous.
President Trump wants big changes from China. But China’s leader is seeking security in a year that includes the 30th anniversary of the Tiananmen bloodshed.
Traveling to Meet Trump, Kim Jong-un Takes the Long Route
Not wanting to take a Chinese plane to Vietnam, the North Korean leader is crossing China by train instead, in the same style as his grandfather.
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.
Workers’ Activism Rises as China’s Economy Slows. Xi Aims to Rein Them In.
Small-scale protests underscore the challenges that the slowdown poses to China’s top leader, who has aggressively promoted the “Chinese dream” of greater wealth and a fairer society.
Xi Jinping’s New Year Tour: Dumplings and Riot Gear
China’s president conducted a charm offensive ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday, hanging decorations with Beijing residents and visiting soldiers.
Trump Optimistic on Trade Deal With China, but May Keep Tariffs Anyway
The president described negotiations between American and Chinese officials in positive terms, but said, “Without the tariffs, we wouldn’t be talking.”