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China’s Mad Dash Into a Strategic Island Nation Breeds Resentment
Down a dirt road outside the Solomon Islands’ capital city, past Chinese construction projects and shops where Chinese merchants sell…
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One of the Most Influential Ambassadors in Washington Isn’t One
Taiwan’s representative, Bi-khim Hsiao, calls herself a “cat warrior” walking a delicate diplomatic line. China calls her a troublemaker who…
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U.S. Drops Case Against Police Officer It Had Called an ‘Insider Threat’
Baijmadajie Angwang, an N.Y.P.D. community officer, had been accused of spying for China. Prosecutors said the charges were dismissed after…
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Why China’s Shrinking Population Is Cause for Alarm
China struggled for years to curtail its rapid population growth. Now that its population is declining, economists and others fear…
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China’s Decline Became Undeniable This Week. Now What?
For years, I’ve been writing columns predicting China’s decline. This week, the decline became undeniable. The road downhill will not…
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Your Wednesday Briefing: China’s Dual Crises
Last year, China’s economy had one of its worst performances in decades. Its population is also shrinking.
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The Problem(s) With China’s Population Drop
China’s population declined last year, for the first time since the mass deaths associated with Mao Zedong’s disastrous Great Leap…
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China Returns to Davos With Clear Message: We’re Open for Business
Emerging from coronavirus lockdown to a world changed by the war in Ukraine, China sought to convey reassurance about its…
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China’s Economy Stumbled Last Year With Covid Lockdowns Hobbling Growth
New government data shows that growth for the year fell far short of Beijing’s goal. With Covid curbs lifted but…
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Ex-NATO General and Ex-Prime Minister to Face Off in Czech Republic’s Presidential Race
Both candidates, Petr Pavel and Andrej Babis, are expected to foster closer ties to the West.