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Former buffer zone to deter smugglers is now part of Beijing’s hopes for greater integration with mainland
Table top exercise by experts finds even basic power supplies could be knocked out by Beijing blockade or missile attack
Legislators are fast-tracking national security bill as Chinese territory aligns itself more closely with Beijing
Beijing clamps down on province-level infrastructure spending even as it tries to stimulate economy
The question of whether Xi-ism is killing Deng-ism is growing
Subtle threats are accumulating in and around the island’s waters amid persistent US-Chinese tensions
Local officials petition lenders for refinancing on sidelines of annual political gathering in Beijing
Cancellation of premier’s parliamentary press briefing increases leadership opacity amid economic turmoil
Foreign investors remain wary after years-long fall in the Chinese market
Bill fuels concerns of erosion of civil liberties as territory aligns with mainland China
Beijing appears to be animated more by ideology than by generating wealth
Official budget up 7.2% but experts say real spending is higher as Beijing pushes to get more bang for buck
Beijing must dare to choose radical remedies to deal with them
Beijing’s military budget will continue to grow despite a slowing economy
Premier Li Qiang vows to tackle property crisis, high local debt and persistent deflation
Co-operation that could strengthen People’s Liberation Army has become increasingly sensitive political issue in UK
Delegates set for National People’s Congress as Beijing faces geopolitical, demographic and economic hurdles
Leaked military documents lay bare Moscow’s long-standing fears about Beijing
Beijing’s incursions demonstrate capabilities for surveillance and collecting data crucial in warfare
Beijing is adjusting to a more parsimonious future — but are its people?
Sharper language shows Beijing is stepping up pressure on Taipei following presidential election
Urban China Initiative counselled Beijing on cutting-edge technologies in preparation of Five-Year Plan
Cache of documents reveals role of business in providing authorities with cyber espionage tools and services
With investor confidence in China weak as its economy slows, VW and BASF are more willing to brave a political backlash
United Front Work Department aims to spread influence and marginalise government in Taipei
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