China is proposing to overhaul its science, technology and finance regulators as part of a stiff competition with rivals while also tamping down risk at home.

Some key legislative meetings are underway in China - we take a look at what they might portend in terms of the direction of China's politics and economy.

Outgoing premier Li Keqiang told delegates at the National People's Congress that China is aiming to rebound economically after COVID slowed them down

Three Hong Kong activists have been convicted after they refused to provide information to authorities required by national security policy.

China has put new focus on airships hovering in a part of the sky just before outer space. Although Beijing says they're scientific, analysts say the data helps the country develop advanced weapons.

One of Taiwan's darkest moments in history began in a radio station. Remembering that history is now even more complicated.

The city's chief executive said the mask requirement will end outdoors and indoors, but some high-risk premises including hospitals and elderly homes can still require people to wear masks.

China has been quietly upgrading its ability to float balloons in "near space," which means they can be used for intelligence gathering and to improve hypersonic weapons systems.

As Russia's war in Ukraine enters its second year, Beijing has repeatedly said it would broker any cease-fire talks, a proposal Ukrainians are wary of because of China's close ties with Moscow.

Trade between China and Russia has increased over the past year, especially with Chinese purchases of Russian oil and gas.

The crowds were protesting over fears that officials will dip into their personal health savings accounts to cover public budget shortfalls. (Story aired on All Things Considered on Feb. 16, 2023.)

Retirees have protested in two Chinese cities over fears that the authorities will dip into their personal health savings accounts to cover public budget shortfalls.

The U.S. and China have traded fiery allegations of extensive aerial surveillance programs since the U.S. shot down a Chinese balloon on Feb. 4. Here's a look at what's happened so far.

The accusations made by China on Monday have further ratcheted up tensions between the two countries amid mutual allegations of surveillance.

Some of Hong Kong's most high-profile political activists went on trial Monday. The 16 defendants could face up to life in prison if convicted under the controversial national security law.

China expressed anger after the U.S. shot down a huge balloon China claims was a civilian airship. The incident has further strained relations.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken will be the first Cabinet secretary in the Biden Administration to visit China. His trip this weekend comes as tensions between the U.S. and China continue to boil.

China has been trying to woo back foreign investors and businesses after nearly three years of self-imposed isolation, but a quick economic recovery will also hinge on domestic consumption.

China is slowly opening its borders and has lifted COVID controls. But a full-blown economic recovery may take some time.

The U.S. has offered Hong Kong residents safe haven for up to 18 months. But now that time is up — leaving thousands in immigration limbo.