How China and Russia's anti-protest laws compare as countries face unrest
Protesters in both countries have been using blank placards in their protests, to make it harder for them to be arrested.
Protests in China Aren't As Rare As You Think
Over the past weekend, a sensational wave of protests against the regime's COVID-19 restrictions sprang up in cities and at universities across the country, building on months of growing frustration with draconian lockdown measures, and captured the attention of the world.
"Violent" response to China protests could be end for Xi: Tiananmen leader
Wang Dan told Newsweek that even if the Chinese Communist Party sends in armed troops like it did 33 years ago, "the end will be different from 1989."
China Covid Protests Updates: Biden recently spoke with Xi about Covid
China is seeing a rare outbreak of protests as citizens express anger at Xi Jinping's strict Zero-COVID policy.
Angry Protests Spread Across China as Xi Jinping Faces 'Step Down' Chants
Videos shared online show mass protests across China, including in Shanghai and Beijing.
Singer Kris Wu sentenced to 13 years in prison for rape in China
Wu was accused of assaulting multiple young women at his home.
Lip reader decodes Hu Jintao's dramatic exit from China's party congress
China has been decidedly silent about the unexpected incident since it played out in front of the international press on October 22.
China stock markets down following Xi Jinping's power play
Investors appear to be concerned about Xi's precedent-breaking reappointment as China's leader.
Solomon Islands Sides With U.S. in Major Blow to China's Pacific Ambitions
Washington and Beijing are vying for influence in the Pacific region amid increasing tensions over Taiwan's sovereignty.
Fact Check: Does Video Show 'Explosion in Beijing' Amid China Coup Rumors?
Dramatic footage of huge explosions were linked to unverified rumors of a coup in China, but where and when did it really happen?
Xi Jinping Trends Online Amid Coup Rumors, Canceled Flights
Unsubstantiated claims spread on social media that the Chinese president is under house arrest, although the reports have been dismissed as "wild rumors."
Beijing's Plan to Control the World's Data: Out-Google Google
China is aggressively trying to expand its power by dominating Big Data. How President Biden responds will have broad implications for the economy and privacy.
Xi Jinping To Extend Rule Over China at Communist Party Event in October
It would be a major surprise if Xi, who has effectively consolidated power around himself in the last decade, fails to retain his core leadership role.
China-Ukraine Dispute Simmers Over New Taiwan Group
Ukrainian lawmakers told Newsweek that Chinese diplomats have been agitating against the Taiwan Friendship Group.
China Spreading Xinjiang Disinformation on 'Global Scale': State Department
In its second report about China this year, the U.S.'s Global Engagement Center said Beijing was using diplomats for their "confrontational messaging."
Taiwan's Best Fighter Jet Compared to China's J-20 Mighty Dragon
Taiwan deployed six of its most powerful jets late Wednesday in response to ongoing drills from Beijing's fighters.
Elon Musk Criticized for Writing in China's Censorship Agency's Magazine
The Tesla CEO, who once called himself a "free speech absolutist," is being slammed on social media for contributing to the Chinese censors' publication.
Chinese Official Says U.S. 'Making War' While China 'Makes Everything Else'
The diplomat also mocked one of Taiwan's warships saying it looked like a 'museum piece.'
U.S. Military Presence Near Taiwan Compared to China
With the current dispute over Pelosi's visit to Taiwan fueling tensions in the South China Sea, Newsweek looks at Washington and Beijing's regional presence.
'My Partner Disappeared on the Malaysian Airlines MH370 Flight'
My partner Philip Wood was one of the American passengers on the plane that disappeared in 2014.
China Fires Latest Threat Over Nancy Pelosi's Possible Taiwan Visit
Beijing said it will decide on the exact countermeasure in response to Pelosi's visit if the House speaker "dares making the visit" to Taiwan.
Chinese State Media Threatens 'Counterattack' if Nancy Pelosi Visits Taiwan
The Global Times editorial warned Friday that "any consequences may occur, and the responsibility rests entirely with the U.S."
U.S. Slams China "Intimidation" of Philippines After South China Sea Ruling
Secretary of State Antony Blinken reaffirmed a U.S. commitment to defend the Philippines if its forces are attacked in the South China Sea.
Majority of Australians Would Back U.S. in War With China Over Taiwan: Poll
The Lowy Institute's annual survey found two-thirds of Australians were concerned about a U.S.-China war over Taiwan.
China Moves to Stabilize Japan Ties Plagued by 'Old and New Issues'
China and Japan are marking half a century of diplomatic relations this year.
A Lesson From the Tiananmen Tank Men
Because we are in different political camps, especially in a democracy, that does not mean we are sworn enemies.
U.S. Alarmed by China's Support of Putin's War in Ukraine
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken sharply rebuked China for maintaining close ties with Russia as the war in Ukraine continues.
Xinjiang Police Files Reveal Horrors of China's Uyghur Internment Camps
The explosive data dump comes as the U.N.'s top human rights official makes a six-day trip to China to visit regions including Xinjiang.
China-U.S. Relationship Like Titanic Headed for Iceberg: State Media Says
The Global Times said the U.S. is trying to soften its support of the One China Policy regarding Taiwan.
Republicans Ignore Elon Musk's China Ties as They Cheer Twitter Purchase
GOP lawmakers are quick to attack China, but the billionaire Tesla CEO has called the nation the "future," saying he loves the country.