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Xi Jinping
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Why China’s ethnic unity law could deepen fears over minority assimilation
China’s ethnic unity law raises fears over minority assimilation, Mandarin education, overseas enforcement and Xi Jinping’s control agenda.
Myanmar moves to restart China-backed Myitsone Dam despite Kachin opposition
Myanmar plans to restart the China-backed Myitsone Dam, reviving disputes over electricity exports, Kachin opposition and earthquake risks.
Secret China training of Russian troops raises new questions over Beijing’s Ukraine role
China says it is neutral on Ukraine. Secret training for Russian troops now forces Europe to reconsider where military cooperation ends.
China says new ethnic unity law can target people overseas as July 1 enforcement nears
China says its ethnic unity law can reach people overseas. The July 1 launch raises new questions over Taiwan, minority rights and global jurisdiction.
Xi Jinping visits North Korea as China seeks to reassert influence over Kim Jong Un
Kim Jong Un has Russia leverage. Xi Jinping’s Pyongyang visit is China’s reminder that Beijing still wants the final word on North Korea.
Why the China-North Korea treaty anniversary gives Xi Jinping’s visit strategic weight
North Korea has Russia ties and nuclear leverage. China’s Xi Jinping must prove Beijing still matters in Pyongyang.
Why Xi Jinping’s North Korea visit signals a new test for China’s influence over Kim Jong Un
China wants influence over North Korea. Kim Jong Un wants nuclear leverage. Xi Jinping’s Pyongyang visit puts both pressures on display
Shanxi coal mine explosion becomes China’s deadliest mining disaster since 2009
China still needs coal, but Shanxi’s Liushenyu disaster shows the safety gap. An 82-death blast puts regulators under pressure.
China coal mine blast kills at least 90 in Shanxi as rescue teams search for nine missing workers
China still relies on coal, but Shanxi’s deadly mine blast shows the safety risk. Liushenyu now tests Beijing’s industrial oversight.
Trump leaves Taiwan arms sale undecided after Xi warning in Beijing talks
Taiwan needs deterrence. China wants restraint. Donald Trump’s arms sale pause turns one weapons package into an Indo Pacific credibility test.