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China Tries to Downplay the Trade War’s Effects on Its Economy

Faced with economic disruption, Beijing is presenting itself as too powerful to succumb to U.S. pressure. It is also censoring criticism at home.

By David Pierson Claire Fu and Vivian Wang

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China Downplays the Trade War’s Effects on Its Economy

Faced with economic disruption, Beijing is presenting itself as too powerful to succumb to U.S. pressure and casting itself as a responsible champion of fair trade.

By David Pierson

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Trump Could Hand China a ‘Strategic Victory’ by Silencing Voice of America

Generations of Chinese, including our columnist, turned to U.S. government-run outlets for an education in democracy, rights and the English language.

By Li Yuan

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Chinese Hospital Bankruptcies Soar Amid Financial Strains

Still recovering from heavy spending during the pandemic, hospitals are squeezed by a slumping economy and government efforts to curb health care spending.

By Claire Fu Daisuke Wakabayashi and Keith Bradsher