In Hong Kong, It’s the Last Call for the Beloved Dim Sum Cart

Par :David Pierson · Berry Wang and Billy H.C. Kwok

18 septembre 2025 à 00:01

Metropol, a massive banquet hall, is closing. It’s one of the last eateries in the city with chatty “aunties” peddling Cantonese delicacies from carts.

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Xi Parades Military Strength as Trump Accuses Him of Conspiring With Putin and Kim

Par :David Pierson

3 septembre 2025 à 17:57

The parade, attended by the leaders of Russia and North Korea, had a defiant message. President Trump fired back, accusing Xi Jinping of ignoring America’s role in the war.

Xi Jinping, China’s leader, with President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia, left, Kim Jong-un of North Korea, right, and other leaders at a reception at the Great Hall of the People after the parade in Beijing on Wednesday.

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Xi’s Parade to Showcase China’s Military Might and Circle of Autocrats

Par :David Pierson and Berry Wang

1 septembre 2025 à 22:23

China will mark Japan’s defeat in World War II with a parade of missiles, soldiers and leaders like Kim Jong-un of North Korea and Vladimir Putin of Russia.

Security in Beijing is tight, including around Tiananmen Square, ahead of a military parade commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory over Japan and the end of World War II.

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Xi, Putin and Modi Try to Signal Unity at China Summit

Par :David Pierson and Mujib Mashal

1 septembre 2025 à 22:46

Their display of friendship in China was aimed at projecting an alternative to U.S. global leadership, even as serious differences among them remain.

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Xi Uses Summit, Parade and History to Flaunt China’s Global Pull

Par :David Pierson · Mujib Mashal and Nataliya Vasilyeva

31 août 2025 à 06:20

With the leaders of Russia and India visiting, China’s president will show how he can use statecraft, military might and history to push for global influence.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India, left, and President Xi Jinping of China on Sunday on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Tianjin, China, in a photo released by Mr. Modi’s office.

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Jimmy Lai’s Freedom May Now Hinge on Beijing and Trump

Par :Tiffany May and David Pierson

28 août 2025 à 04:32

As the outspoken Hong Kong publisher awaits a verdict, his trial has become a test of China’s resolve to crush dissent, and of whether President Trump can free him.

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