China is the planet’s most populous country and second largest by land mass. Its civilization is one of the world’s oldest, and it has maintained an advanced economy for two millennia. A single-party socialist state, China has been governed by the

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Xi Declares War on Food Waste, and China Races to Tighten Its Belt

The Communist Party’s “clean plate” campaign targets livestreaming extreme eaters, wasteful diners and others amid concerns about China’s ability to feed its 1.4 billion people.

Fri Aug 21, 2020 18:15
After Covid, China’s Leaders Face New Challenges From Flooding

Unusually heavy rains have wreaked havoc in central and southwestern China, leaving hundreds dead and disrupting the economy’s post-pandemic recovery.

Fri Aug 21, 2020 16:12
Trump Says Oracle Could ‘Handle’ Owning TikTok

President Trump, who has been pushing for a sale of the Chinese-owned video app, did not say whether Oracle would be a better buyer than Microsoft.

Thu Aug 20, 2020 19:53
‘Drive the Blade In’: Xi Shakes Up China’s Law-and-Order Forces

Citing Mao, the Communist Party has started a campaign to ensure that police officers, judges and state security agents remain loyal and disciplined in challenging times.

Thu Aug 20, 2020 11:48
Local Officials in China Hid Coronavirus Dangers From Beijing, U.S. Agencies Find

A new U.S. intelligence report says top officials in Beijing were in the dark in early January on the true dangers of the virus. That could affect U.S. policy on China.

Thu Aug 20, 2020 02:40
U.S. Suspends Bilateral Agreements With Hong Kong, Escalating Tensions With China

The actions are part of the Trump administration’s broader efforts to punish China for its attempts to stifle political dissent in Hong Kong.

Thu Aug 20, 2020 01:38

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