Viewfinder: Ushering in the Year of the Pig
Miss Chinatown USA Jasmine Lee holds a piglet while ushering in the Chinese New Year on February 5th, 2019, in San Francisco, California.
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How the Trade War Has Affected American Farmers
In his State of the Union address, Trump is likely to claim that his strategy balanced trade policy. But the state of the trade war indicates otherwise.
Mr. Chen’s Mountain
The story of a Chinese billionaire who moved back home, setting his mansion down in the middle of his economically depressed ancestral village.
The U.S. Charges Chinese Telecom Company Huawei With Stealing Trade Secrets
Among the charges: lying to banks, violating sanctions, and dismembering a T-Mobile robot.
The Chinese Scientist Who Engineered HIV-Resistant Babies May Now Face Legal Consequences
A Chinese scientist who engineered the first gene-edited babies may now face serious charges for fraudulent practices.
Why Are Foreign Powers Helping an Indicted War Criminal Remain the President of Sudan?
Omar al-Bashir is facing his most serious domestic challenge of his presidency, but the international community continues to back his leadership—despite his violent past.
What Will the Success of China’s Space Program Mean for NASA?
China's achievements continue to accumulate, leading some to wonder if this could be the start of a new space race.
How Chinese Interests—and Money—Have Revived Brazil’s Ambitious Amazon Rail Network
Brazilian commodities producers have long dreamed of a railroad network crisscrossing Amazonia and the Cerrado, able to cheaply move crops and minerals from the nation's interior to South America's coasts. But factors, including lack of investment, political instability, and difficult terrain, have foiled those hopes—until now.
Global Scrutiny of Huawei Increases Amid Privacy and National Security Concerns
The company's close ties to the Chinese government, accusations of intellectual property theft, and technological vulnerabilities has thrown its future into doubt.
A Guide to This Year’s Global Climate Summit
This year's climate negotiations have been billed as the most important COP since Paris. Here's what that will look like—and why you should care.