Making an example out of a movie star;
Interpol Head in Beijing's crosshairs;
Taipei looks for allies...;
...amid growing intimidation from the mainland;
Chinese nationalism no laughing matter

The Politburo expands its horizons;
A new military partnership with Pakistan;
A new Chinese spy scandal...;
...and another...;
... as "Five Eyes" gird against Chinese spying

A lifeline for Caracas;
Trade tensions with America on the rise

A step backward for Beijing in South Asia;
New scrutiny toward Chinese news outlets

"Sinicizing" religion in the PRC;
China's policies in Xinjiang draw ire abroad