People’s Daily

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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How ‘Her Story,’ a Feminist Comedy, Came to Rule China’s Box Office

“Her Story” touches on sensitive topics in China, like censorship and gender inequality. But its humorous, nonconfrontational approach may have helped it pass censors.

By Vivian Wang

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TikTok Moves to Limit Russian and Chinese Media’s Reach in Big Election Year

The platform will keep state-affiliated media accounts out of users’ feeds if they “attempt to reach communities outside their home country on current global events and affairs.”

By Sapna Maheshwari