China
Explore our coverage of China’s politics, economics, business and culture, in articles, charts, podcasts and video
Finance & economics
Xi Jinping wages war on price wars
Unfortunately for China’s leader, his own policies are often to blame for them
Leaders
Chinese brands are sweeping the world. Good
From fast food to video games, new marques are making their mark
China
The Dalai Lama faces a horrible dilemma
Tibet’s spiritual leader is set to reveal one succession plan. China has another
Drum Tower
Brand China is having a moment
Our weekly podcast on China. This week: how the country is becoming cool—and building soft power
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Business
It’s not just Labubu dolls. Chinese brands are booming
They are winning customers at home and abroad
China
China has become the most important enabler of Russia’s war machine
It has crossed the line into providing lethal aid
China
Chinese consumers are splurging—but probably not for long
There is a reason retail sales have boomed
Middle East & Africa
China is trying to win over Africa in the global trade war
As America slaps tariffs on African goods, it is offering zero duties
Asia
India’s and China’s civil-service exams are notoriously difficult
They impose big costs on both societies