"Talking directly to our adversaries from a position of strength" is a way Trump can ensure peace, according to a former official.

Xi Jinping built the smart city of Xiongan as a showcase for China’s technological prowess. But WSJ’s Jonathan Cheng finds it remains largely empty, raising questions about the limits of Xi’s rule.

As Trump turns up the heat on Beijing, China is trying to become more technologically self-sufficient, but its efforts have a ...