Stories by
Jennifer Pak
China Correspondent
Half a century after Mao's death, fascination with the communist leader is on the rise
Jennifer Pak | Oct 1, 2026, 9:13 PM UTC
Half a century after the death of Chinese Communist leader Mao Zedong, fascination with the chairman is growing among young Chinese people.
Trump and Xi meet at moment of global consequenceJennifer Pak, Emily Feng | Sep 23, 2026, 6:23 PM UTC
As Nepal identifies those killed in the floods, questions grow over China's reportingJennifer Pak | Sep 7, 2026, 1:31 PM UTC
China re‑centers North Korea ties as nuclear silence reshapes balanceAnthony Kuhn, Jennifer Pak | Jun 10, 2026, 10:30 AM UTC
Hegseth urges Asian leaders to boost military spending against China
The U.S. defense secretary said there is "rightful alarm" of China's military build up. But he also struck a more moderate tone on U.S.-China relations – and notably sidestepped bringing up Taiwan.
Jennifer Pak, Scott Simon | May 30, 2026, 11:42 AM UTC
The aftermath of Trump-Xi summit: comparing U.S. and China announcements
Analysts say a comparison of the readouts issued by the U.S. and China reveals "minor inconsistencies" on issues such as agriculture, tariffs and rare earths. But, experts argue, those differences are not significant.
Jennifer Pak | May 22, 2026, 11:39 AM UTC
Key takeaways from Trump's China trip
President Trump returns to the U.S. after wrapping up his whirlwind trip to China.
Tamara Keith, Jennifer Pak | May 15, 2026, 11:00 AM UTC
A tech worker in China is laid off and replaced by AI. Is it legal?
A tech worker in eastern China's Hangzhou city was dismissed after his job was replaced by AI. An appeals court in the city has ruled the dismissal unlawful.
Jennifer Pak | May 1, 2026, 10:35 AM UTC
China's Xi meets Taiwan opposition leader ahead of key summit with Trump
Xi Jinping and the KMT's Cheng Li-wun agreed to pursue peace, but Taiwan's ruling party worries it will enable Beijing to undermine its democracy.
Ashish Valentine, Jennifer Pak | Apr 10, 2026, 11:29 AM UTC