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Real-world rivalries often play out in the Olympic arena
Beijing increasingly relies on economic coercion to reach its diplomatic goals
Here’s why this type of retaliation may turn out to be more symbolic than powerful
Nationalism in China is running high. Here’s how Beijing reins it in.
A new study shows Chinese citizens value the image of a peaceful China.
Mike Pompeo criticized China for not respecting its neighbors’ territorial integrity. What’s the story?
Here’s how Beijing has resolved territorial disputes
What is China’s propaganda machine saying about the Hong Kong protests?
Beijing blames foreign forces for inciting ‘riots.’ Here’s why that makes sense in China.
Could the new fighting between Russia and Ukraine escalate into all-out war?
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China and Japan now seem on friendlier terms. But is this a real bilateral thaw?
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Why China, Japan and Korea fuss over tiny islands — 4 things to know
[caption id="attachment_72352" align="aligncenter" width="960"] These tiny islands in the East
Did Trump and Abe just launch a new chapter in U.S.-Japan relations?
President Trump got off to a rocky foreign policy start