The development suggests progress toward an interim agreement that would provide relief to businesses and consumers.
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90 Minutes a Day, Until 10 P.M.: China Sets Rules for Young Gamers
Officials say regulations are meant to curb video game addiction, which they blame for a rise in nearsightedness and poor academic performance.
Xi Jinping Endorses Carrie Lam, Embattled Hong Kong Leader
The Chinese president gave strong backing to the Hong Kong chief executive, whose resignation has been sought by the territory’s pro-democracy movement.
China’s Xi Praises Free Trade. Striking Deals Is Another Matter.
A setback with India and continuing negotiations with the United States test Beijing’s talk of lowering global barriers.
Professors, Beware. A ‘Student Information Officer’ Might Be Watching.
In a throwback to the Mao era, China is deploying students as watchdogs against teachers. It’s part of a campaign by President Xi to eliminate dissent.
China Says It Will Roll Out ‘National Security’ Steps for Hong Kong
Communist Party leaders announced the move after months of protests in the city, but gave no details. Here is an explanation of that measure and others they approved.
As China’s Troubles Simmer, Xi Reinforces His Political Firewall
With China mired in a trade war, economic slowdown and Hong Kong unrest, Xi Jinping will use an elite meeting to focus more on increasing his control over the Communist Party.
China Holds #MeToo Activist Who Wrote About Hong Kong Protests
She spoke critically of China’s restrictions on free speech. Now the authorities are accusing her of “provoking trouble.”
China Sharpens Hacking to Hound Its Minorities, Far and Wide
New, more sophisticated attacks are targeting Uighurs’ phones — even iPhones and even abroad, security researchers say. They warn that foreigners could be next.
Ousted in Tiananmen Protests, a Late Chinese Leader Is Finally Given a Grave
The ashes of Zhao Ziyang, the liberal leader ousted after seeking compromise with the protesters, were laid to rest. But the uprising remains a sensitive political scar in China.