The shake-up in China’s armed forces comes as both Beijing and Washington are pushing through major changes in their country’s militaries, in different ways.
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China Tightens Controls on Fentanyl Precursors After Summit
China will require licenses for export of 13 chemicals used to make the deadly drug, another indicator of thawing tensions between the world’s two largest economies
Inside China’s Quest to Defy Aging with Longevity Labs and ‘Immortality Islands’
Longevity labs, “immortality islands” and grapeseed pills are part of China’s national project to conquer aging, despite sometimes shaky science and extravagant claims.
China’s New Aircraft Carrier Enters Service, a Sign of Naval Ambitions
The Fujian, China’s most advanced carrier, went into official service this week. It brings the country closer to challenging U.S. naval dominance.
That Time Xi Jinping Joked About Espionage
Xi Jinping gave two cellphones to South Korea’s president, who asked how secure they were. “You can check if there’s a backdoor,” he said with a laugh.
Can South Korea Manage the Competing Needs of the U.S. and China?
The country’s new president rolled out the red carpet for China’s leader, Xi Jinping, and President Trump this week, but the superpower rivalry is making it harder to balance relations.
Xi Delivers Veiled Warning to Nations Not to Take the U.S.’s Side
At an Asia-Pacific summit, the Chinese leader urged countries to “resist unilateral bullying,” an appeal that seemed at odds with his country’s recent actions.
Some of Trump’s Favorite Things on Asia Trip: A Crown and ‘Vicious’ Weapons
President Trump traveled to Asia to be a statesman, a showman and a traveling salesman, depending on the audience.
How the Trump-Xi Meeting Eased a Major Trade War
President Trump and China’s leader Xi Jinping just had a highly anticipated meeting in South Korea. David Pierson, a New York Times foreign correspondent covering China, breaks down what they accomplished and how they de-escalated a major trade war.
How the Trump-Xi Meeting Eased a Major Trade War
President Trump and China’s leader Xi Jinping just had a highly anticipated meeting in South Korea. David Pierson, a New York Times foreign correspondent covering China, breaks down what they accomplished and how they de-escalated a major trade war.