Hu Jintao

China’s public is increasingly frustrated with the country’s diplomacy. Should its leaders be tougher or softer?

Hu Jintao may not be as popular with the military as Jiang Zemin. That doesn’t mean there will be a coup.

China’s government warns the military to prepare for an “ideological struggle” as rumors of unrest persist.

On religious freedom and the one-child policy, other nations stand quietly by as Beijing abuses its own citizens. They shouldn’t.

That China’s economy is unbalanced is widely recognized. So why aren’t its policy makers doing more to fix it?

There were few surprises at the Seoul Nuclear Security Summit. Japan, meanwhile, seems distracted.

Leaders at the BRICS summit propose some ambitious plans, including setting up a development bank.

China has the most influence over the world’s three nuclear problem states. Will it start to assert it more?

China has the most influence over the world’s three nuclear problem states. Will it start to assert it more?

The leaderships in Taiwan and mainland China must be careful about raising expectations for engagement.

The firing Bo Xilai was a surprise to many. Was he punished for getting too far outside the mainstream?

Beijing may be reluctant to intervene in the Iran crisis. But if an Israeli strike seems imminent, there are several things it can do to pressure Tehran.