The sanctions are the first punishments brought against officials in China and Hong Kong for suppressing pro-democracy protests.
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U.S. Health Secretary to Visit Taiwan, in a Move Likely to Anger Beijing
The trip by Alex M. Azar II, a rare high-level U.S. visit, is being billed as an opportunity to highlight Taiwan’s success in battling the coronavirus pandemic.
‘Clean Up This Mess’: The Chinese Thinkers Behind Xi’s Hard Line
Chinese academics have been honing the Communist Party’s authoritarian response in Hong Kong, rejecting the liberal ideas of their youth.
China Tries Its Favorite Economic Cure: More Construction
Strong sales at China’s biggest construction equipment maker show Beijing’s strategy for recovery after the virus. But while the company, XCMG, is prospering, the rest of the economy is struggling.
The Vatican Is Said to Be Hacked From China Before Talks With Beijing
In one attack, the hackers weaponized an electronic file with a letter that had a note of condolence from Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican’s secretary of state.
As the World Gets Tougher on China, Japan Tries to Thread a Needle
Tokyo has not confronted Beijing as the United States and other allies have, mindful of its neighbor’s economic might and its own limited military options.
Officials Push U.S.-China Relations Toward Point of No Return
Top aides to President Trump want to leave a lasting legacy of ruptured ties between the two powers. China’s aggression has been helping their cause.
Ren Zhiqiang, a Chinese Tycoon, Denounced Xi Jinping. Now He Faces Prosecution
The party accused Ren Zhiqiang, an influential property tycoon who criticized Xi Jinping, of being disloyal, took aim at his children and paved the way for criminal prosecution.
China Faces Dilemma After U.S. Consulate Closure Escalates Conflict
After the closure of the Houston consulate and other actions, Chinese officials are trying to respond without endangering the economy or inviting further global isolation.
How the Cold War Between China and U.S. Is Intensifying
In defense, trade, technology, media and diplomacy, among other areas, the rancor between the Trump administration and China’s ruling Communist Party is worsening.