China
Chaguan
A Chinese dispute with the Philippines is a test of America
China yearns to expose its rival as an unreliable ally
Xi, her, hers
China wants women to stay home and bear children
Xi Jinping shares his vision for a patriarchal society
One leader, two philosophies
Xi Jinping is trying to fuse the ideologies of Marx and Confucius
A new television show places them at the centre of Chinese culture
Progress on one front
China and Bhutan aim to resolve a long-running border dispute
That has caused India to worry about its own territory and a loss of influence
Chaguan
Why Chinese mourn Li Keqiang, their former prime minister
Missing the Communist Party that sought legitimacy through technocratic performance
New tactics
How China’s delivery drivers quietly fight to improve their lot
Sometimes there is a good reason that food ordered in Beijing doesn’t arrive
In the dark
Rumours swirl after China’s defence minister, Li Shangfu, is sacked
The government is trickling out news of a political bombshell
Treading gingerly
Why China and India are watching the Dalai Lama closely
As he ages, his movements and health are under scrutiny
Chaguan
Xi Jinping wants to be loved by the global south
China presented the Belt and Road Forum as an oasis of peace in a dangerous world