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The recent conviction of Jimmy Lai, Hong Kong’s most famous dissident, on alleged national security offenses was the end of a process set in motion years ago by the Chinese Communist Party. Lai, who could have sought safety in another country, chose to stay and...

China Hawks Dig In To Bitcoin Mining

Scrutiny of Chinese involvement in crypto mining in the U.S. is growing despite little evidence it can be directed towards nefarious purposes.

While Politicians Fret, Unitree is Selling Robots Across America

Police departments and universities are among the growing number of U.S. customers for the market-leading Chinese robot maker.

How Japan’s Rift with China Threatens Its Economy

China is deploying its economic arsenal to punish Japan for its prime minister’s comments on Taiwan.

Why Nvidia’s Blackwell Chip is So Important

The U.S. is reluctant to allow China access to Nvidia's most advanced chip — and China may not want it anyway.

Gracelin Baskaran on the Rare Earths Showdown

The minerals security expert argues that early U.S. efforts to dent China’s rare earth dominance are paying off — but warns the road ahead is long.

China’s Top Airlines Face Profit Crunch

Five years post-pandemic, the largest airlines in China are still struggling.

Who Are Apple’s Suppliers in China?

The world’s biggest hardware company depends on these firms to make everything from iPhones to Macbooks.

Prince Group’s China and U.S. Connections

U.S. officials say the Cambodia-based Prince Group ran an illicit global financial network. The Wire China follows it to Chongqing, California and Texas.

China’s Two-Speed Economy

China’s latest data shows a stark contrast in performance between sectors favored by Xi Jinping and the rest of the economy.

“A Really Powerful Tool”

The Entity List has become one of America’s favorite weapons in its economic arsenal. The Trump administration just increased it by more than 20,000 companies, provoking ire from Beijing and putting it at the center of this month’s sudden and dramatic deterioration in Sino-U.S. relations.

Wingtech’s Wobbles

The Dutch government is seeking to claw back the electronics manufacturer’s crown jewel.