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To Achieve Food Security, Xi Turns to the Private Sector

The prominent position of top agricultural entrepreneurs at the Chinese leader’s recent meeting with private sector bosses illustrates how the sector has become a top priority.

A Seat at Xi’s Table

A deep dive into the private companies invited to meet the Chinese leader.

Tom Cotton On Why China’s Threat is Greater Than Most Believe

The Republican senator on why he believes Beijing is aiming to eclipse the U.S., the need for an immediate ban on TikTok and his view on Elon Musk's ties to China.

DOGE’s Latest Target is Seen as a Gift to the CCP

The National Endowment for Democracy has long been a thorn in the CCP's side. On Tuesday, its funding was frozen.

The Hong Kong Company at the Center of Panama’s China Problem

A closer look at CK Hutchison, whose subsidiary operates ports on either end of the Panama Canal.

The Canada Con

After a spate of foreign influence scandals, Canada's long-simmering China problem is coming to the fore.

Susan Greenhalgh on Coca-Cola, China and Obesity

The anthropology professor discusses how the giant U.S. drinks company steered Chinese public health messaging to support its expansion in the country.

How the ‘China Threat’ Could Help Preserve Biden’s Legacy

Invoking the challenge from the U.S.’s main rival could bolster support for investments begun over the last four years.

Does Washington Have China Groupthink?

America’s foreign policy hands talk tough on China. But are they free to say what they really think?

Chinese AI Companies Are Catching Up Despite U.S. Restrictions

The Biden administration is piling on export controls designed to limit China’s AI advances, but experts say its leading models are on a par with their U.S. rivals.

Hong Kong’s Democracy Movement Receives Its Sentence

The city’s largest ever national security trial has ended with years-long jail terms handed to dozens of activists. A Wire China timeline shows how Hong Kong reached this point.

China Flexes Its Sanctions Muscle

Beijing is taking lessons from the U.S. as it attempts to get more international companies to comply with its sanctions.