Explosion strikes North China chemical plant; Bird flu variant sparks alarm in China

China reports its fourth explosion in just one week—this time, at a chemical plant.Show more

China has a new military ambition. Party leader Xi Jinping is calling for new military equipment and weapons, part of his plan to build what he calls a "world-class" army.

President Joe Biden is committed to avoiding confrontation with China, according to his top Asia diplomat. He said Washington and Beijing should “build confidence” and be able to communicate in a crisis.

An NBA star player is calling out Nike. The player accuses the sports brand of using slave labor in China.

A celebrity sex scandal rocks China’s internet. But some suspect Beijing’s propaganda system is fanning the flames, and redirecting the public's attention from other crises.