What’s the Difference Between ‘Lean’ and ‘Bulk’ Muscle — and Which Should You Aim For?

The misconception that muscle can be lean or bulky lies in its appearance. “When people (say ‘lean’), they’re usually ...
Bloomberg L.P.

Xi Warns Officials Against Chasing ‘Reckless’ GDP Expansion

Chinese President Xi Jinping lashed out at inflated growth numbers and vowed to crack down on the pursuit of “reckless” projects that have no purpose except showing superficial results. “All plans ...
Wall Street Journal

New Class of Warship to Be Named After Trump

President Trump said the U.S. Navy would build a new ‘Trump-class’ battleship, with construction of the first ship to begin almost immediately. Photo: Alex Brandon/Associated Press President Trump ...
Bloomberg L.P.

Xi Faces Calls for Stronger Yuan in Rare Public Currency Debate

In well-connected circles within China, the yuan’s persistent weakness is increasingly being seen as an obstacle to the country’s growth. A rising number of Chinese economists and former central bank ...
The Diplomat

The Red Séance: How Xi Jinping Is Soft-Burying the Deng Era

Chinese Communist Party (CCP) general secretary Xi Jinping addresses Chinese and foreign journalists at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing during the 20th Party Congress, Oct 23, 2022. Credit: ...
The New York Times

China Is Feeling Strong and Senses an American Retreat

Beijing is using its messaging tools to show off its prowess at building infrastructure and project power, taking advantage of what it says is “deep anxiety” in U.S. policies. By Li Yuan When the ...