ChinaFile
Articles published in collaboration with ChinaFile, a project run by the Asia Society to promote informed journalism and conversations about China.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping, center, and Premier Li Qiang, right, applaud at the closing session of the National People’s Congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. China’s Overlooked Premier Is Slowly Building up Power
Xi Jinping has turned over critical economic roles to Li Qiang.
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A scientist wearing a white lab coat and helmet reaches over a railing to point at the large white dome of a piece of scientific equipment on the floor below. Science Could Be a Bright Spot in U.S.-China Relations
A renewed agreement may help stabilize a turbulent relationship.
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An illustration shows a stopwatch, at the center of which is a repeated TikTok logo—which is shaped like an eighth note in music—spinning like the second hand of a watch. Is TikTok’s Time Finally Up?
The United States may ban one of the world’s most popular apps.
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A bride in a white dress dances with a man in a suit during a wedding celebration at night, surrounded by guests. Confetti flutters through the air around the couple, some of it settling onto their shoulders. How China Made Xinjiang’s Ceremonies Illegal
Retroactively applied laws are used to prosecute Muslim community leaders.
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People and a dragon are silhouetted against a smoky night background as they perform a dragon dance for the Lunar New Year. Fireworks spark on the ground in front of them. China Starts the Lunar New Year With an Economic Hangover
Can Xi Jinping pull the country out of a downturn?
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Supporters of Taiwanese President-elect Lai Ching-te wait for him to speak at the headquarters of the Democratic Progressive Party in Taipei, Taiwan. How Can Taiwan Manage an Angry China?
A new president means another round of reaction from Beijing.
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An outdoor screen in Beijing shows a news program about U.S. President Joe Biden meeting Chinese President Xi Jinping during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in California on Nov. 16, 2023. U.S. Policy Shouldn’t Depend on Chinese Weakness
America is obsessed with diagnosing its rival’s future.
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People use a sled over a frozen river at the Harbin Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo in Harbin, in northeastern China, on Jan. 4. China’s United Front Operations Are Ubiquitous—at Home
One department now oversees everything from religion to winter sports to influence operations.
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This photo taken on August 19 shows people attending a job fair in Beijing. Why Are China’s Job Numbers So Bad?
The post-COVID generation has lost faith in the system.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping attends a signing ceremony in Moscow. Xi Jinping Is Trying to Adapt to Failure
China is in a far worse position than when he took office.
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Police officers guard a laser and water show at night. China Is Turning a Crushed Xinjiang Into a Tourist Trap
After years of human rights abuses, Beijing wants Han visitors in the region.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping shakes hands with French President Emmanuel Macron during a joint press conference in Beijing. Is Anyone in Beijing Listening to Europe?
Experts discuss the prospects of Macron’s visit to China.
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Performers in ethnic minority costumes dance in Beijing. China’s Head of Ethnic Affairs Is Keen to End Minority Culture
Pan Yue is doubling down on the party’s hard-line policies.
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A sign shows the national debt at a bus shelter in Washington. China Doesn’t Want a U.S. Debt Default
Washington takes on financial risks that Beijing can’t afford.
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Protesters hold up pieces of A4 paper in China. What Sparked China’s Weekend of Anger?
Experts discuss the roots of China’s protests.
