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U.S.-China relations are at a low point. Are things starting to turn around?
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
President Biden's prediction of a "thaw" in the diplomatic relationship with China coincides with the arrival from Beijing of a new ambassador to the U.S.
A comedian in China is under investigation after his joke falls flat with officials
Friday, May 19, 2023
A Chinese comedian is investigated and the company that booked him is hit with a steep fine after the government fails to find the humor in a bit that riffed on an army slogan.
Being a stand-up comedian is hard. It is especially hard in China
Friday, May 19, 2023
A comedian in China is under investigation, and the company that booked him was hit with a steep fine — after he riffed on an army slogan that authorities did not find funny.
China's Xi calls Ukraine's Zelenskyy, after weeks of intensifying pressure to do so
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
The Chinese leader's call comes as he has sought to play the role of peacemaker, though chances of a big breakthrough are slim, given how far apart Russia's and Ukraine's positions remain.
A Chinese envoy's false claim about ex-Soviet countries sparks criticism
Monday, April 24, 2023
China's envoy to France, Lu Shaye, caused a diplomatic uproar over the weekend as he falsely claimed some ex-Soviet Union countries do not have effective status under international law.
Security comes first in U.S.-China economic relations, says Treasury Secretary Yellen
Thursday, April 20, 2023
Still, U.S. and China need to work together on issues like climate change and debt relief.
A popular ice cream bar tells a story of China's history with Russia
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
An ice cream popular in Northeastern China tells a story of the country's long history with Russia in the 20th century.
Residents of islands belonging to Taiwan are at the center of growing tensions
Thursday, April 06, 2023
Tensions between China and Taiwan have been on the rise in recent years. But a quiet battle is already taking place: the competition for hearts and minds.
Taiwan's president meets House Speaker Kevin McCarthy despite Chinese protests
Wednesday, April 05, 2023
Despite Chinese protests, Taiwan's President Tsai Ing wen is meeting House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in Los Angeles Wednesday.
Taiwan's president arrives in the U.S. amid warnings from China
Thursday, March 30, 2023
Taiwan's president is in the United States as part of a multi-day itinerary that will take the leader of the Asian democratic island through Central and North America.
All eyes on Beijing as Taiwan's president makes stops in the U.S. and Central America
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Taiwan's president, Tsai Ing-wen is arriving in New York Wednesday afternoon on what the administration official calls "a transit" before headed to central America.
For Russia and China, ties with the West are strained
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
China's leader Xi Jinping is in Moscow this week on a highly watched state visit.
China's Xi Jinping flexes his diplomatic muscle with a visit to Moscow
Sunday, March 19, 2023
Analysts say China's role as a mediator in the past suggests limits to what it may achieve when it comes to Ukraine.
What to know about Li Qiang, China's new premier
Monday, March 13, 2023
China has a new premier — Li Qiang, widely regarded as one of Xi Jinping's closest allies. We take a close look at Li's career and his government's priorities in the coming decade.
China wraps up a leadership reshuffle that's been years in the making
Monday, March 13, 2023
China has unveiled a new government led by Li Qiang, a close ally of Xi Jinping. What does this new lineup tell us about China in the coming decade?
Xi Jinping's show: Who's who in China's new government
Monday, March 13, 2023
China has put the finishing touches on a sweeping leadership reshuffle that has been years in the making and puts trusted allies of leader Xi Jinping in key spots throughout the administration.
The appointment of China's new premier signals Xi Jinping's plans for his third five-year term
Saturday, March 11, 2023
China's new premier is a trusted ally of President Xi Jinping. The appointment signals Xi's plans for his third five-year term, which started Friday,
China's Xi Jinping, as expected, gets 5 more years as state president
Friday, March 10, 2023
Xi Jinping's allies and loyalists are expected to be installed in other key posts in the coming days, completing a sweeping power grab in China.
China accuses U.S. of containment and warns of potential conflict
Tuesday, March 07, 2023
Chinese leader Xi Jinping's rare explicit criticism of the U.S. was followed on Tuesday by a barrage of scorn and criticism aimed squarely at Washington from China's new foreign minister.
China's annual session of parliament, National People's Congress, is underway
Monday, March 06, 2023
China is holding its annual "two sessions", which will reshuffle leaders in top government jobs at a time of big challenges.