China’s New Premier Needs to Revive Growth. How Far Will Loyalty Get Him?

China’s New Premier Needs to Revive Growth. How Far Will Loyalty Get Him?

Li Qiang’s business-friendly reputation could bolster confidence in China’s economy. But he is stepping into a role with diminished power under Xi Jinping.
What to Expect at China’s National People’s Congress as Xi Tightens Grip

What to Expect at China’s National People’s Congress as Xi Tightens Grip

When its top legislature meets, Beijing will lay out a vision for reviving economic growth and strengthening the Communist Party’s grip after a chaotic reopening.
How the Lab Leak Theory Could Strain U.S.-China Relations

How the Lab Leak Theory Could Strain U.S.-China Relations

The U.S. Energy Department’s report identifying the Wuhan Institute of Virology as the likely source of the coronavirus has already generated pushback in Beijing.