China isn’t using its considerable leverage over them—yet
Catch up on global daily news
Compelling long reads
Future-gazing analysis, predictions and speculation
Tune into captivating conversations
Watch engaging short films
A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist
What, for example, is behind Xi Jinping’s sweeping military purge?
They see America’s president as a golden opportunity for China
In 2026, Xi Jinping will host the APEC summit in China. Compared with Donald Trump, he looks like a more reliable trade partner…
More countries are starting to use China’s payment infrastructure
China cannot and will not save mid-size American allies from Donald Trump
