China's Purges Are Breaking Records; Chinese Buy Gold as Economic Confidence Weakens
p:first-child]:inline"> China's purges are reaching historic levels. A key Chinese Communist Party meeting saw the lowest attendance rate in decades. What does it signal about Xi Jinping's grip on power and the future of China? p:first-child]:inline"> New U.S. restrictions on Chinese imports: Three Chinese genomics companies have been added to a U.S. restricted list over alleged links to forced labor involving Uyghurs and other ethnic minorities. p:first-child]:inline"> China's demand for gold is rising even as prices fall. The trend raises deeper questions about household savings, social security, and the country's economic outlook. p:first-child]:inline"> A senior Huawei executive takes the stand in a Brooklyn court as the Chinese tech giant faces accusations of stealing American trade secrets. What did the executive reveal? We take a closer look at the legal battle and the broader U.S.–China tech rivalry.