China
The People's Republic of China is the most populous country in the world, with an estimated population of 1.4 billion people. Officially governed by the Communist Party of China and led by President Xi Jinping, relations between China and other countries, particularly the United States and the European Union, is often in flux over issues concerning trade, currency, human rights and other issues.
China Pulls Boston Celtics Games After Player Calls Xi a 'Dictator'
"More than 150 Tibetan people have burned themselves alive...I stand with my Tibetan brothers and sisters, and I support their calls for Freedom," Kanter said.
ISIS Puts China On Notice by Recruiting Minorities for Afghanistan Attacks
"As a neighboring country, China is certainly concerned about Afghanistan's counter-terrorism," Shanghai International Studies University's Fan Hongda told Newsweek.
Congress Needs To Provide Guardrails for the Cryptocurrency Revolution
Massive, economic paradigm-shifting industries require the most rudimentary of guidelines to best channel their comprehensive societal value-add.
China's Hypersonic Missile Tests Leave U.S. Officials 'Stunned'—Report
U.S. officials expressed surprise at the capabilities achieved by the Chinese military, according to a report by the Financial Times.
Company Offering 5-Hour Bus Tour to Get Some Sleep, First Trip Sells Out
The "Sleeping Bus Tour" lulls riders to sleep who often can only sleep on their commute to work.
China Fumes As Europe Gets Closer to Taiwan
At least one parliamentarian claimed to have been privately threatened by Chinese diplomats ahead of Wednesday's vote to upgrade EU-Taiwan ties.
Joe Biden's Pick for Ambassador to China Takes Hard Line on Beijing
Nicholas Burns endorsed Joe Biden's values-led foreign policy as the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations held his confirmation hearing on Wednesday.
Large Explosion Captured on Camera As Suspected Gas Leak Shatters Buildings
Three people died and 30 more were injured in the blast at a restaurant in Shenyang, northeastern China.
Evergrande Asset Dump Fails, No Progress on Other Sales Ahead of Deadline
The deal would have secured Evergrande with $2.6 billion ahead of a Saturday deadline marking the end of a 30-day grace period on its missed loan payment.
Banning Drones from China Has Hurt U.S. Ability to Fight Forest Fires
As the head of the FCC moves to further restrict the use of Chinese drones, an internal DOI memo argues "there are no domestically produced UAS [unmanned aircraft systems] available" to fight fires the same way.
China Tells U.S. to Stay Out of South China Sea After Submarine Accident
USS Connecticut's accident in the South China Sea in October has become an opportunity for China to denounce freedom of navigation—and the AUKUS pact.
Russia Sending Humanitarian Aid to Afghanistan As Nation Hosts Taliban
Members of the political delegation from the Afghan Taliban's movement attended talks in Moscow on Wednesday.
China's Draconian System of Oppression Against Uyghurs Revealed in Report
The Australian Strategic Policy Institute's report reveals the vast system behind seven years of suspected oppression.
CCP Uses Border Disputes to Blame India and U.S., Vindicate China
CCP media used the recent China-India border skirmishes as an opportunity to throw shade on the U.S.-India alliance.
Senators Counter China Expansion In South and East China Seas With New Bill
The legislation approved by the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations aims to allow the U.S. to counter China's maritime claims with targeted sanctions.
War With China Not Likely in Next Three Years—Taiwan Intelligence Chief
The director of Taiwan's National Security Bureau said China's ruling Communist Party is "trapped inside a security dilemma."
FCC Commissioner Warns Chinese Drone Firm is 'Airborne Version of Huawei'
Drones made by Chinese firm DJI could be gathering data "that could be exploited by Beijing," according to FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr.
Evergrande Sale Delayed as Company Seeks to Avoid Default
The delay comes as Evergrande nears the end of the 30-day grace period on a missed bond payment from September.
China Says Korea Tensions At 'Critical Stage' as North Korea Fires Missile
The launch spurred South Korean authorities to voice "deep regret" over continued weapons tests from the North despite its efforts to smooth over tensions.
Taiwan's Opinion of the Chinese Government Has Never Been Worse
Polling by a Beijing-friendly newspaper showed 10 percent of Taiwan's public was interested in some form of "unification" with China.
Chinese Movie About U.S. Military Defeat Set to Break Box Office Records
Korean War epic "The Battle at Lake Changjin" recouped more than its $200 million production budget on its opening day this month.
China Coal Production Hits Highest Level This Year to Avert Energy Crisis
China's months-long energy crisis could last until next spring, but the government says it has boosted production to meet the shortage of supply.
China Announces Successful Test of World's Most Powerful Rocket Engine
China's state media outlets announced the "world-leading" achievement on Tuesday in a significant step for the country's spacefaring ambitions.
Can Wall Street Trust the People's Bank of China?
Scott Kennedy, trustee chair in Chinese business and economics at CSIS, said that trust hinges on the bank's intentions.
Greece Should Boycott the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics
Beijing 2022 is a rare moment for the Greek government to honor our past and take a stand against the International Olympic Committee and the Chinese government's distortion of our most sacred, Indigenous heritage.
Human Rights Protestors Arrested At Torch Lighting Event for Beijing Games
"How can Beijing be allowed to host the Olympics given that they are committing a genocide against the Uyghurs?" one protester said.
U.S.-China Conflict Must Not Overshadow Russia Threat—NATO Baltic Allies
Top diplomats told Newsweek President Joe Biden must contain the short- to medium-term Russian threat and face China's existential challenge.
Patent 'Holdouts' Are Sapping U.S. Innovation
U.S. courts have made it incredibly difficult to stop patent infringement, removing, in many cases, the threat of an injunction that could otherwise provide leverage to explore early resolution.
Madison Cawthorn Vows to Prosecute Fauci if GOP Returns to Power
"There's a new day rising in America. There's a new patriotic fervor rising in America," the Republican North Carolina congressman said.
Chinese Newspaper Rails Against CIA, Calls for 'People's War' Against U.S.
"No cunning fox can beat a good hunter," the People's Liberation Army Daily said.
