Vivian Wang and Joy Dong

Mr. Jiang was removed from his university presidency after supporting pro-democracy protesters at Tiananmen Square. He remained a relentless advocate for rule of law.

The death toll from the earthquake, in a poor, remote area, rose to 131. People who had lost their homes huddled in tents or spent...

After years of anti-American propaganda, the softer, warmer depiction of relations with the United States has left some Chinese social media users confused or amused.

The country’s supply of nursing home beds has not kept pace with its rapidly aging population, leading some families to seek unlicensed alternatives.

Chinese propaganda also appears to be walking a fine line: looking tough for the crowd at home, without further derailing relations with the United States.

Several popular television programs in the country are helping to encourage conversations about the social, romantic and sexual needs of older Chinese people.

In a city pummeled by political upheaval, economic downturn and the pandemic, bare-bones ‘two dishes and rice’ restaurants have become a go-to destination across all...