Category: International Relations

Wang Xiaoshuai, the Filmmaker, Draws Wrath of China’s Censors

Wang Xiaoshuai is among the few Chinese artists who refuse to bend to state limitations on the subjects they explore.
The U.S. Investors Caught in the Scrum Over TikTok

Major U.S. investment firms such as General Atlantic, Susquehanna and Sequoia Capital own stakes in ByteDance, the parent of TikTok. Their investments are increasingly under fire.
U.S. and Britain Accuse China of Cyberespionage Campaign

The actions on both sides of the Atlantic, which included sanctions, underscored the escalation of cyberconflict between Western allies and Beijing.
U.S. Accuses Chinese Hackers of Targeting Critical Infrastructure in America

The Treasury Department accused the hackers of working as a front for Beijing’s top spy agency.
China’s Plan to Spur Growth: A New Slogan With Familiar Ideas

As China’s leaders promote their strategy, other countries worry the country is increasing factory overcapacity and plans more exports.
India’s TikTok Ban: What Lessons Does It Hold for the U.S.

The United States is agonizing over the possibility of a ban, but India did it at a stroke. Indians adjusted quickly, and Instagram and YouTube built big audiences.
In One Key A.I. Metric, China Pulls Ahead of the U.S.: Talent

China has produced a huge number of top A.I. engineers in recent years. New research shows that, by some measures, it has already eclipsed the United States.
In One Key A.I. Metric, China Pulls Ahead of the U.S.: Talent

China has produced a huge number of top A.I. engineers in recent years. New research shows that, by some measures, it has already eclipsed the United States.
Saudi Arabia Plans $40 Billion Push Into Artificial Intelligence

The Middle Eastern country is creating a gigantic fund to invest in A.I. technology, potentially becoming the largest player in the hot market.
Hong Kong Security Law Could Damage City’s Image as Financial Hub

Some firms have already moved staff out of the city since the Chinese government took a heavier hand in 2020.
From Russia, Elaborate Tales of Fake Journalists

As the Ukraine war grinds on, the Kremlin has created increasingly complex fabrications online to discredit Ukraine’s leader and undercut aid. Some have a Hollywood-style plot twist.
The Big Dilemma Facing ByteDance’s US Investors

Potential bidders are circling TikTok as many in Congress demand its split from its Chinese parent. But obstacles remain, starting with Beijing.