Hong Kong Issues Warning as Air Pollution Sets Record

Pollution reached the worst levels since 1995, setting off an official government warning Monday to avoid outdoor activities and physical exertion.

Google Shuts China Site in Dispute Over Censorship

Google said it would close its Web site based in mainland China and direct users to an uncensored version based in Hong Kong.

Academic Paper in China Sets Off Alarms in U.S.

A paper imagining a cyberattack and a power failure in the U.S. has highlighted an atmosphere charged with hostility between the U.S. and China over cybersecurity.

Opinion: The Problem Is Not China

The United States must recognize that its economic problems come from within. China cannot fix America's mess.

For 13th Time, Critic of China’s Government Is Barred From Leaving Country

Liao Yiwu, a prominent author and critic of the government, was detained as he prepared to fly to a literary festival in Germany, activists said.

New Scrutiny on Censorship Issues for U.S. Companies in China

Now that Google has thrown down the gauntlet, American companies may find arguments about the need to obey local laws do not offer blanket protection from questions about conduct.

China Names Its Own Lama to Top Body of Advisers

A teenage religious figure, whose legitimacy is a matter of dispute, has been appointed to the country’s top advisory body, state media announced.

Chinese Editorials Assail a Government System

In a country with a press tightly managed by the state, the appearance of the editorials in more than a dozen publications was noteworthy.