Archive - What's Happening in China

China to roll out free preschool education, chikungunya outbreak, and U.S. trade talks

The State Council released guidelines to gradually expand free preschool education, while authorities in Guangdong battle a chikungunya outbreak with…

Aug 9, 2025 • PC

Is a thaw coming in the U.S.-China trade war?

Internal U.S. divisions and Chinese strategic caution shape the current stalemate

May 3, 2025 • PC

China's 'wolf warrior' diplomacy complicates ties with Japan

A fierce diplomatic outburst from Beijing heightened tensions after Japan warned of a Taiwan-related crisis

Nov 15, 2025 • PC

The Great Migrations

As U.S. TikTok users move to Xiaohongshu, Chinese head home for Lunar New Year

Jan 18, 2025 • PC

Beijing retaliates against Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs

As the U.S. continues to decouple from allies and rivals alike, Beijing is working to strengthen ties with regional players

Apr 5, 2025 • PC

Beijing goes on charm offensive

PRC's push for greater foreign investment clashes with its recent actions in a global business deal

Mar 29, 2025 • PC

Beijing pledges support for economy, rejects U.S. tariff claims

As Trump talks deals, Beijing insists the U.S. stop "creating confusion"

Apr 26, 2025 • PC

Xi goes on charm offensive in Southeast Asia

Amid an escalating trade war with the U.S., Beijing reaffirmed its message of free trade and opposition to protectionism

Apr 19, 2025 • PC

Beijing signals economic challenges ahead of the Trump-Xi summit

As Beijing acknowledges economic headwinds, expectations for the Trump-Xi summit cool while tensions surface in tech and trade

May 2 • PC

EU-China summit brings a fragile cooling of tensions

Brussels and Beijing seek stability but offer little substance

Jul 26, 2025 • PC

Xi meets KMT leader

As Beijing warns against "Taiwan independence," analysts point to China's influence inside Taiwan's legislature

Apr 11 • PC

PRC and Russia reaffirm ties as Trump and Zelenskyy clash

Plus, Trump vows additional 10% tariffs on PRC imports

Mar 1, 2025 • PC

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