Lily Kuo
Washington Post
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The latest tool in China’s influence campaign: Police on social media?
Chinese security ministry has been linked to an influence campaign aimed at casting the United States as an irresponsible cyber power, according to a new report. → Read More
Prominent Chinese journalist faces espionage charges, family says
Dong Yuyu, a former Harvard University journalism fellow, was detained in February, in the latest sign of how boundaries are being redrawn in Xi Jinping’s China. → Read More
By embracing Putin, Xi defies the U.S. and exploits a global divide
Xi Jinping needs Russia in China's competition with the United States, but also wants to present himself as a champion of the Global South. → Read More
China pledges modest economic growth of about 5% in 2023
The National People’s Congress opened in Beijing. China’s rubber-stamp parliament is expected to approve a government overhaul that extends Xi Jinping’s control. → Read More
Before they floated abroad, China’s spy balloons were already used at home
China's use of balloons for “social stability maintenance” shows how Beijing is honing these monitoring tools at home for use abroad and in the case of war. → Read More
China rushes to cap damage over suspected spy balloon as Blinken delays trip
The incident is a setback to recent Chinese efforts to repair relations with the United States and revive its economy. → Read More
What China wanted out of Blinken’s now postponed visit
China appears to be trying to lower tensions with the U.S. after several rancorous years. Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit will show just how amenable Beijing is willing to be. → Read More
Why China dumped its ‘zero covid’ policy so suddenly — and disastrously
Local officials turned what authorities had hoped would be a gradual reopening into a sudden one in their scramble to implement Xi Jinping's directives. → Read More
China sharply revises death toll linked to covid outbreak to 60,000 from 37
The announcement comes after criticism by international health experts and citizens that the government is understating deaths caused by the virus. → Read More
How bad is China’s covid outbreak?
Covid is spreading rapidly across China as hundreds of millions of people make plans to celebrate the start of the new lunar year. Is the surge past its peak or is more to come? → Read More
Satellite images show crowds at China’s crematoriums as covid surges
An analysis of satellite images and videos finds a dramatic increase in activity at funeral homes, undermining Chinese claims that outbreaks are under control. → Read More
A more pragmatic Xi Jinping launches a global charm offensive for China
HIs newly personable approach with world leaders is a departure from a combative style in recent years. But it's being challenged at home by pandemic protests. → Read More
Rare protests against China’s ‘zero covid’ policy erupt across country
Demonstrations were sparked by accusations that pandemic restrictions had hampered rescuers trying to reach a deadly fire in Xinjiang. → Read More
China again holds firm on ‘zero covid,’ despite the worsening toll
The decision to maintain a policy of border controls, lockdowns and travel restrictions came after two deaths linked to the measures reignited public anger. → Read More
China waits until end of congress to release data on underperforming growth
News that the country’s third-quarter growth rate was just 3.9 percent caused markets in the region to slump. → Read More
The pomp, pageantry and paranoia of China’s Communist Party Congress
The fawning party pronouncements are not unusual, but the degree of fervor and focus on Xi underlines the direction China is moving toward more centralized rule. → Read More
Hong Kong protester dragged into Chinese Consulate in Manchester and beaten
British police had to intervene and drag the protester out of consulate grounds before setting up a cordon to separate demonstrators from consulate staffers. → Read More
Few signs that China is trying to escape its ‘zero covid’ trap
The country's pandemic policy, once hailed for its ability to suppress outbreaks, now looks futile and economically damaging. But Xi Jinping isn't backing down. → Read More
China’s Xi visits Central Asia ahead of expected meeting with Putin
The Chinese leader marked his reemergence with a tour intended to strengthen his goal of forging an alternative world order not dominated by the West. → Read More
Taiwan shoots down civilian drone as tensions with China simmer
Following the visit by U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, China has become much more provocative around Taiwan's waters. → Read More