China

Can China really play a role in ending the war in Ukraine?Can China really play a role in ending the war in Ukraine?

Xi Jinping's visit to Moscow has raised questions about China's plans for peace - and Xi's own role as a mediator.

Lili Pike, China Reporter, and Joshua Keating, Global Security Reporter

March 22, 2023

What Xi and Putin want from their Moscow summitWhat Xi and Putin want from their Moscow summit

War in Ukraine has tested a 'no limits' friendship — but Xi and Putin are still firmly allied against the West.

Tom Nagorski, Global Editor

March 20, 2023

How dangerous is TikTok really for the U.S.?How dangerous is TikTok really for the U.S.?

Lawmakers are homing in on an effort to restrict the social app, perhaps even finally banning it. Are they overreacting?

Lili Pike, China Reporter, and Benjamin Powers, Technology Reporter

March 20, 2023

Is a ban on TikTok possible — and what would happen if it disappeared?Is a ban on TikTok possible — and what would happen if it disappeared?

Some U.S. lawmakers want to ban TikTok. It may not be that simple.

March 19, 2023

Who is Guo Wengui? A Chinese billionaire, a friend of Steve Bannon’s and now an accused felon.Who is Guo Wengui? A Chinese billionaire, a friend of Steve Bannon’s and now an accused felon.

Guo is a prominent figure who has run afoul of authorities in both China and the U.S.

Steve Reilly, Investigative Reporter, and Tom Nagorski, Global Editor

March 18, 2023