U.S. Chides China on Steel Glut, Treatment of Foreign Companies at Annual Talks
The U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue in Beijing is overshadowed by growing trade friction and the dispute over the South China Sea.
Squaring Off
A museum of China’s democracy movement in 1989 is in trouble.
'Truth Ain't Lie Dude': Official Chinese Account Goes on Twitter Spree
They quickly attracted considerable mockery such as "go home State Council Information Office, you're drunk."
After Failed Missile Test, China Calls for Korean Calm
Kim expressed a desire to work hard with China to maintain peace and stability on the peninsula and across northeast Asia.
China in the World Podcast
05.31.16
View from Moscow: China’s Westward March
from Carnegie ChinaChina and Russia are solidifying their bilateral relationship as the former looks westward and the latter turns to its east borders. In this podcast with Paul Haenle, Dmitri Trenin discusses the conditions that are leading to stronger China-...
Books
05.30.16
The China Triangle: Latin America's China Boom and the Fate of the Washington Consensus
In The China Triangle, Kevin P. Gallagher traces the development of the China-Latin America trade over time and covers how it has affected the centuries-old (and highly unequal) U.S.-Latin American relationship. He argues that despite these opportunities Latin American nations have little to show for riding the coattails of the ‘China Boom’ and now face significant challenges in the next decades as China’s economy slows down and shifts more toward consumption and services.
China to Promote Anti-Corruption Efforts at G20: Minister
As one of China's top 10 priorities for September's summit in Hangzhou, Wang Yi said China would promote a three-pronged approach to anti-corruption cooperation.
China's 'Feud' over Economic Reform Reveals Depth of Xi Jinping's Secret State
Speculation is rife that Xi wants to curb debt-fuelled growth before it destroys the economy and oust premier Li Keqiang.
G-7 Leaders Target China Over South China Sea Aggression; Vietnam Looks To Arms Procurement
China argued that the situation in the South China Sea had “nothing to do” with the G-7.
The NYRB China Archive
05.26.16
The Heritage of a Great Man
from New York Review of BooksWhy did communism grow deep roots and survive in China, while it withered and died in Russia? This is one of the central questions of modern history. A plausible answer to the question is that communism in China resonated with the...
Why Obama's Asia Trip Is Not Playing Well in China
President Obama arrived Wednesday morning in Japan for the next leg of his Asia tour.
China’s Leader Wears Many Hats, but Only One Jacket
Of the many mysteries about China’s president, the most evident may be the navy blue, zippered windbreaker that he wears like a second skin.
Daughter of Missing Bookseller Calls for Action on 'Illegal Operations' by China
Angela Gui told the congressional hearing on Tuesday that she believed her father's statement of a hit-and-run accident was coerced.
Criticism of Taiwan's 'Single' President Tsai Ing-wen Sparks Anger in China
According to an op-ed in Xinhua, an official state-published newspaper, being an unmarried and childless woman makes Tsai unfit for her job.
Viewpoint
05.24.16
“It’s Time for Us To Set a New Political Agenda for Hong Kong”
Last month, midway through a whirlwind tour of United States universities, Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong took a break for a crab cake and mac-and-cheese lunch at a Manhattan brasserie. Wong, 19, came to international...
China Says Better US-Vietnam Ties Must Not Threaten Beijing
China has underlying concerns that closer relations between the two would undermine its claims in South China Sea.
Taiwan President Takes Cautious Line on China at Inauguration
Tsai Ing-wen called on China to look beyond the divisions of history for the benefit of people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait.
Media
05.20.16
The Chinese Trolls Who Pump Out 488 Million Fake Social Media Posts
They are the most hated group in Chinese cyberspace. They are, to hear their ideological opponents tell it, “fiercely ignorant,” keen to “insert themselves in everything,” and preen as if they were “spokesmen for the country.”...
Is China Really the Most Welcoming Country for Refugees?
When asked about letting a refugee stay in their home, the most welcoming nation was… China.
China Official Leaves Hong Kong With Assurances of Autonomy
The timing of his presence is viewed against the backdrop of upcoming elections to the Hong Kong legislature.
US, Not China, Militarising the South China Sea: FM
In an exclusive interview, China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi discusses a wide-range of global issues.
North Korea Makes Public Its Paranoia over China
Pyongyang’s hatred for Beijing is palpable—and the feeling is mutual.
Books
05.18.16
Queer Marxism in Two Chinas
In Queer Marxism in Two Chinas, Petrus Liu rethinks the relationship between Marxism and queer cultures in mainland China and Taiwan. Whereas many scholars assume the emergence of queer cultures in China signals the end of Marxism and demonstrates China’s political and economic evolution, Liu finds the opposite to be true. He challenges the persistence of Cold War formulations of Marxism that position it as intellectually incompatible with queer theory, and shows how queer Marxism offers a nonliberal alternative to Western models of queer emancipation.
China Finds Its Global Ambitions Humbled in Its Own Backyard
China has more economic power than ever before, but its political iron hand makes it hard to win the hearts and minds of Hong Kong and Taiwan.
China-Taiwan Relations To Take A Holiday Under New President
To seek peace with China, Tsai would need to make her first dialogue proposal that Beijing might accept.
China Quietly Targets U.S. Tech Companies in Security Reviews
China is scrutinizing whether those companies pose potential security threats to the country.
China Breaks Official Silence on Cultural Revolution's 'Decade of Calamity'
Communist party’s decision not to address the anniversary until 24 hours after it had passed underlined its discomfort.
Massive Security Operation Underway in Hong Kong as China's No. 3 Pays a Visit
Zhang Dejiang began his visit by promising to listen to all sectors of society's views.
Conversation
05.16.16
Escalation in the South China Sea
International tensions are rising over the shipping lanes and land formations in the South China Sea. Last week, the People’s Liberation Army Air Force scrambled fighter jets in response to a U.S. Navy ship sailing near the disputed Fiery Cross...
Hong Kong Man Arrested in China for Drone Disruption Plot: Xinhua
The unnamed man, arrested in the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen, was a "sponsor" of Hong Kong's opposition camp.
Little Blue Men: The Maritime Militias Pushing China's Claims
Ostensibly civilian fishermen are ‘buzzing’ US navy ships and those of neighboring countries with rival territorial claims.
China's Cultural Revolution: 50th Anniversary Unmarked by State Media
How to handle the era's contentious legacy has remained a challenge to China's Communist rulers to this day.
How the Cultural Revolution Changed China Forever
Frank Dikotter, author of The Cultural Revolution: A People's History, discusses the turning point in modern Chinese history.
Anticorruption Campaign in China Snares Former Top Party Official
Chinese prosecutors have charged Ling Jihua with taking bribes, illegally obtaining state secrets and abuse of power, according to Xinhua.
Meet Donald Trump's Chinese Fans
Some think "Donald Trump has the guts to say things that normal people in the rest of society fear to say."
China in the World Podcast
05.13.16
2016 Elections in a Changing Asia-Pacific
from Carnegie ChinaWith Tsai Ing-wen taking office in Taipei next week and the U.S. presidential election approaching, new players will be taking the reins in the Asia-Pacific. In this podcast with Paul Haenle, Douglas Paal discusses the future of U.S.-China...
China Says Has Wide Support for Stance on South China Sea Case
China says it is fully within its rights not to participate in a legal case lodged by the Philippines against Chinese claims.
Apple's Uphill Battle with China Is a Reminder That There's No Such Thing As "Borderless" Tech
Tech companies will have to invest more resources in political risk control.
China, Taiwan Add Tourists to Their Squabbles
"China is using its tourists as a bargaining chip against Taiwan's new government," said Lu Shiao-ya, chief of the National Joint Association of Tourist Buses.
The NYRB China Archive
05.12.16
Who Is Xi?
from New York Review of BooksMore than halfway through his five-year term as president of China and general secretary of the Chinese Communist Party—expected to be the first of at least two—Xi Jinping’s widening crackdown on civil society and promotion of a...
Watch: Queen Elizabeth II Shocked by 'Very Rude' Chinese Officials Ahead of State Visit
The queen was filmed talking to Metropolitan Police Commander Lucy D’Orsi at her first garden party of the year.
Beijing Tipped to Ramp up International Pressure on Taipei amid Tsai's Silence on Cross-Strait Consensus
Beijing will continue to press for its interpretation of “one China” principle.
China's Xi Congratulates North Korea's Kim on New Title
Xi Congratulates Kim Jong Un on being chairman of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea, underscoring traditional ties between the communist neighbors despite recent strains.
China Scrambles Fighters as U.S. Sails Warship near Chinese-Claimed Reef
China denounced the U.S. patrol as an illegal threat to peace which only went to show its defense installations in the area were necessary.
Controversial Concert Spoils China's Plans to Bury Cultural Revolution Anniversary
A “symphonic concert of socialist classic songs” staged earlier this month has provoked widespread outrage.
Why China’s Not Afraid of Donald J. Trump
Trump's foreign policy positions and his political pragmatism make the Chinese believe that he can be a viable one to work with.
Sinica Podcast
05.09.16
The Cultural Revolution at Fifty
from Sinica PodcastFifty years ago, Mao Zedong launched the Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution, inaugurating a decade of political turmoil with his calls for young people to “bombard the headquarters.” In this special live edition of our podcast recorded at The...
Conversation
05.05.16
How Should Global Stakeholders Respond to China’s New NGO Management Law?
A new law gives broad powers to China’s police in regulating and surveilling the activities of foreign NGOs in China. The law would require foreign groups including foundations, charities, advocacy organizations, and academic exchange programs to...
As Trump Becomes Presumptive Nominee, China Urges Objectivity
"We hope people in all fields can rationally and objectively view this relationship." Foreign Ministry spokesman Hong Lei said.
Philippine Front-Runner Duterte Floats New Tactic in South China Sea Dispute
Davao City mayor’s proposal is at odds with U.S.’s multilateral response on maritime disputes.
China Turns to Song and Dance in Thanking Workers on Disputed Island
One of the most applauded songs of the evening was “This Is the Kind of Man We Want to Marry.”
Q. and A.: Roderick MacFarquhar on the Cultural Revolution and China Today
Interest of the Cultural Revolution, unleashed by Mao Zedong 50 years ago, has grown recently.
China Set to Free Last Remaining Jailed Tiananmen Square Protester, Reports Say
Miao Deshun, 25 at the time of his arrest, was convicted of throwing a basket at a burning PLA tank during the movement.
China's Xi Jinping Denies House of Cards Power Struggle but Attacks 'Conspirators'
Chinese president warns of ‘cabals and cliques’ within Communist party and promises ‘resolute response to eliminate the problem.'
'Big Daddy Xi' No More? Chinese President's Nickname Nixed
Propaganda officials warn state media off using moniker after push to portray leader as man of the people appears to backfire.
Trump: 'We Can't Continue to Allow China to Rape Our Country'
Donald Trump ratcheted up his language toward China on Sunday when it comes to the trade imbalance between the two nations.