China Shuts Down a News Conference, Shutting a Tiny Window for Its People
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China Shuts Down a News Conference, Shutting a Tiny Window for Its People

Once a year, the premier held a news conference, explaining the economy and giving Chinese a taste of political participation. That has come to an end.
China’s New Economic Agenda, a Lot Like the Old One: Takeaways
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China’s New Economic Agenda, a Lot Like the Old One: Takeaways

At the National People’s Congress on Tuesday, China’s leaders set an ambitious goal for growth, exactly the same one as last year.
China Expands Scope of ‘State Secrets’ Law in Security Push
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China Expands Scope of ‘State Secrets’ Law in Security Push

The legal change, which could further limit access to information, is part of an increasingly hostile environment facing foreign businesses in the country.
China’s Rush to Dominate A.I. Comes With a Twist: It Depends on U.S. Technology
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China’s Rush to Dominate A.I. Comes With a Twist: It Depends on U.S. Technology

China’s tech firms were caught off guard by breakthroughs in generative artificial intelligence. Beijing’s regulations and a sagging economy aren’t helping.