For Years, Chinese Workers Could Retire at 50. Now, China Can’t Afford It.

Beijing moves to raise retirement age for men to 63 from 60, and for some women to 55 from 50

Tim Walz Is Fascinated by China—and Disturbed by Its Human-Rights Record

Democratic vice-presidential candidate has made dozens of visits to China as an educator, businessman and politician

Historic Moon Mission Moves China Ahead in Space Race With U.S.

Outlines of a lunar iron curtain are starting to emerge as the U.S. and China vie to build bases at the lunar south pole

The U.S. Finally Has a Strategy to Compete With China. Will It Work?

The strategy is a three-legged stool consisting of tariffs, security restrictions and tech subsidies

For China, Russia Is Both a Partner and a Predicament

On his trip to Beijing, Russian President Vladimir Putin will be seeking more support to resist Western efforts to isolate Moscow

China’s Xi Enjoys Embrace of Europe’s Renegades, Serbia and Hungary

No other European countries have done more to embrace Beijing and Moscow—and to challenge the U.S.-led world order

One French Company’s Lonely Struggle to Survive Fierce Competition From China

After China destroyed Europe’s solar-panel industry, the continent struggles with onslaught against other green sectors

Days Ahead of Xi’s Visit, EU Investigations Add to Pressure on Strained China Relations

Fresh probes focus on China’s public procurement and security-equipment sales in Europe

U.S.-China Internet War Intensifies as House Passes TikTok Ban

The measure, requiring ByteDance to sell the popular app or stop operating in the U.S., now heads to the Senate; TikTok’s general counsel to step down

China Is Targeting U.S. Voters and Taiwan With AI-Powered Disinformation

Findings from Microsoft and others shed light on Beijing’s expanding covert influence operations

Why China’s Middle Class Is Losing Its Confidence

The country’s economic miracle created an optimistic middle class. A slowdown has left it shaken.

China Signals Opposition to Forced Sale of TikTok in the U.S.

Beijing’s stance leaves few options for app owner ByteDance

The World Is in for Another China Shock

China is flooding foreign markets with cheap goods again. This time it isn’t buying much in return.