Why the Tiananmen Square Crash Is So Unnerving
China's largest public urban space is more than just the site of the famous student protests 24 years ago. It's also the symbol of the country—and the country's power.
'False Contradiction' and the Never-Ending Big Question About China
People who say they know what will happen in China, don't.
China Is Pivoting to Central Asia—but Is Washington Paying Attention?
Beijing's deepened connections to the energy-rich countries on its Western border represent a significant geopolitical shift—one the U.S. ignores at its peril.
Will China Soon Have a 'Lehman Moment'?
With fewer bank deposits, an influx of "quasi-money," and booming "shadow currencies," financial analysts are concerned that the country may be on the brink of a problem.
How Humiliation Drove Modern Chinese History
The British destruction of Beijing's Summer Palace in the 19th century encapsulates how the emotion played a major role in forming modern China.
When Western Journalists Loved China's Communists
A Shanghai exhibit on the 1930s commemorates an almost-forgotten era of foreign reporting on China, but what it leaves out is more significant.
This Is Not Necessarily What You Want to See in Your Inbox
FALLOWSJAMES, Nin hao!
How Xiaomi's Hip, Inexpensive Smart Phones Conquered China
But can they succeed overseas?
China's Coming Shale Gas Bonanza—in One Map
The energy-hungry country has enormous reserves—but still lacks the technology to take full advantage.
China Loves Its Cheap and Convenient E-Bikes—Will the U.S.?
Electronic bicycles—ubiquitous in Chinese cities—are widely banned in many American towns. Advocates are hoping for this to change.
China's Chilling Crackdown on Due-Diligence Companies
The arrest of Peter Humphrey this summer reveals a Chinese government that fears public exposures of corruption.
The Geographic Distribution of China's Last Names, in Maps
Despite its massive population, China's list of common last names is very small. Here's where people with these names are concentrated.
Why Is China Cutting Back on American Idol-Style Singing Contests?
Media regulators now require networks run shows with more “morality”—but a fear of populism is a compelling possibility.
Chinese Dissident's Students Say Poor Teaching—Not Politics—Caused Firing
When Xia Yeliang was dismissed from his job teaching economics at Beijing University, Western critics claimed his outspoken liberal beliefs were the reason. But the people Xia taught tell a different story.
Air Pollution Has Shut Down a Major Chinese City
A lack of wind, corn burning for the harvest, and the onset of central heat fouled up Harbin's air so much that schools and offices had to close.
How the Chinese Learned to Embrace Independent Travel
Once captive to package tour groups, China's affluent now seek more customized adventures overseas.
When the Father of Modern China Offered Henry Ford a Job
In a 1924 letter, Chinese political leader Sun Yatsen invited the automobile mogul to his country, urging him to help create “a new industrial system.”
How North Korean Propaganda Artists Imagine Beijing
Relying on rough sketches and pure imagination, the painters produced a fascinating depiction of the Chinese capital.
Schadenfreude Alert: Huawei Calls for More Transparency
Once accused of spying by U.S. intelligence officials, the Chinese telecommunications giant is using the Edward Snowden leaks to advocate industry reforms.
Can Online Education Thrive in China?
Investors are salivating over the market's massive potential. But first, MOOCs will have to overcome technical issues and a teacher-centric approach to learning.