Chinese protesters are out in record numbers. What changed?
Five typical grievances tend to ignite street protests in China. Before the weekend, there was little overlap between the various strands of protest.
When Xi and Putin declared a united front against the United States
A February 2022 joint statement reveals strong views about sovereignty and territorial integrity.
One year on, here’s how China’s national security law has changed Hong Kong
The government has used the law to crack down on freedoms of protest, speech and academic research, using the judiciary to maintain social control.
The State Department labeled China’s Confucius programs a bad influence on U.S. students. What’s the story?
Concerns over the ideological threat of these programs may be overblown
Why are China and India skirmishing at their border? Here’s 4 things to know.
India is close to completing a major upgrade of border roads
What’s in store for Hong Kong? Look at Tibet.
Here’s how Beijing’s promises of autonomy played out on the rooftop of the world
China’s new national security law for Hong Kong will erode Hong Kong’s autonomy
Here’s what you need to know
Why Xi Jinping’s Xinjiang policy is a major change in China’s ethnic politics
Beijing’s “Sinicization” campaign extends well beyond Xinjiang.
What’s happening in Hong Kong after nearly three months of protests?
In this tech-savvy city, it’s not easy for authorities to spin the political crisis.