China issues nationwide changes to COVID controls

The People’s Liberation Army began extensive exercises around Taiwan after Pelosi’s visit, including missile launches and air and naval activity. The drills demonstrated coercive power and intensified...

The Party congress opened in Beijing and set the political agenda for the next five years. Its report emphasized national security, “common prosperity,” modernization, and reunification with Taiwan,...

The newly selected Central Committee elected Xi Jinping to a third term as Party general secretary. The leadership arrangement further centralized decision-making and signaled continuity in the...

After docking, the Mengtian laboratory module completed the basic T-shaped configuration of Tiangong. The station became a major symbol of China’s independent scientific and engineering capacity and...

Public demonstrations in Ürümqi and other cities followed a deadly apartment fire amid strict COVID restrictions. The gatherings expressed grief and anger over lockdowns and censorship;...

China published the concept paper for its Global Security Initiative, promoting a security framework centered on sovereignty, indivisible security, and opposition to bloc confrontation. The proposal...

Beijing issued a 12-point position paper calling for a political settlement of the Ukraine crisis. The document projected China as a diplomatic actor and reflected its ties with Russia; it drew...

China’s legislature re-elected Xi Jinping to a third term as state president, following the 20th Party Congress. The moment underscored political continuity and centralized leadership as China faced...

Saudi Arabia and Iran announced an agreement in Beijing to restore diplomatic ties, following Chinese-hosted talks. The deal demonstrated China’s expanding diplomatic role in West Asia and was...

The National People’s Congress endorsed Li Qiang as premier after Xi Jinping nominated him. The appointment followed the party congress and a major leadership transition. It showed how the party’s...