China on the Global Stage: international affairs, trade and overseas M&A

Nov 02, 2026 11:47 AM

China Urges Germany to Reject Protectionism, Deepen Ties
Xi and Steinmeier back expanded cooperation in AI and green industries amid growing trade friction between Beijing and Brussels
Oct 30, 2026 17:58 PM

Geely’s Profit Misses Estimates as China’s Auto Market Slows
The less-than-expected earnings reflect a domestic slump, prompting the carmaker to push deeper overseas
Oct 30, 2026 14:15 PM

In Depth: Europe’s China Trade Problem Is Becoming a Political One
Falling exports, pressure on automakers and electoral setbacks are pushing European leaders toward tougher trade defenses
Oct 27, 2026 23:24 PM

Xi Congratulates Lula on Reelection, Seeks Deeper China-Brazil Ties
China’s president praised Lula’s contributions to bilateral relations and expressed willingness to expand cooperation with Latin America’s largest economy
Oct 27, 2026 15:39 PM

Wang Yi Calls for China-U.S. Cooperation to Develop and Govern AI
Meeting with Asia Society board co-chair John Thornton and The New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman, the Chinese foreign minister said that Beijing and Washington should cooperate on global rules to keep AI under human control
Oct 27, 2026 15:02 PM

Obituary: Yasuo Fukuda, Former Japan PM Who Advanced China Ties, Dies at 90
His year in office brought closer engagement with Beijing, a strategic cooperation framework and a preliminary deal on East China Sea resource development
Oct 26, 2026 18:27 PM

U.S. Proposes Expanding China Investment Controls to Biotech
Treasury’s plan could subject joint drug-development ventures, offshore spinoffs and equity investments to national-security review, while generally leaving traditional licensing deals outside its scope
Oct 26, 2026 14:59 PM

Kim Jong Un Visits China as Beijing Seeks Expanded Cooperation
North Korean leader meets Wang Huning in Dandong and pays tribute to Chinese troops killed in the Korean War
Oct 26, 2026 05:35 AM

Cover Story: How a High School Protest Sparked France’s Autumn of Fury
What began as a demand for better schools has become a nationwide confrontation over spending cuts and living standards, deepening France’s political divide as Macron’s presidency nears its end
Oct 21, 2026 11:39 AM

Trump Open to Summit With Xi and Putin in China to Discuss Ukraine
The U.S. president says he is willing to attend a three-way meeting on the sidelines of next month’s gathering in Shenzhen, as Washington mounts a push to end the war
Oct 20, 2026 21:31 PM

European Cost-of-Living Protests Spread as Clashes Hit Italy, Belgium
Demonstrations over housing, wages and education costs spread from France and Spain to Italy, Portugal and Belgium, with violent clashes in several cities
Oct 09, 2026 22:52 PM

China, EU Pledge to Contain Trade Disputes After Beijing Talks
Beijing and Brussels reached an understanding on the hybrid-vehicle trade and will explore tariff cuts on certain goods within the WTO framework, according to a joint statement
Sep 30, 2026 22:21 PM

Singapore Minister Warns Past Weather Data Is No Guide to the Climate’s Future
Adapting to a warming planet requires both national resilience and international cooperation, Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu tells the Asia New Vision Forum Innovation Summit
Sep 30, 2026 17:53 PM

‘Triple Crisis’ Forces Overhaul of Global Energy Transition Strategies, Experts Warn
Rushing to expand renewable generation without adequate storage, cross-border grids and environmental foresight risks creating new systemic failures, industry executives and experts warned at the Asia New Vision Forum 2026
Sep 30, 2026 11:29 AM

China Envoy Calls for Upgraded ASEAN Economic Ties to Counter Global Disruption
Speaking at the Asia New Vision Forum 2026, Ambassador Cao Zhongming urged deeper integration in innovation and green energy, pointing to surging regional trade as proof of shared resilience
Sep 29, 2026 14:54 PM

U.S.-China Ties to Shape Asia’s Strategic Room, Experts Say
Speakers at the Asia New Vision Forum 2026 in Singapore say regional autonomy, policy flexibility and a more stable U.S.-China relationship are critical as geopolitical fragmentation intensifies
Sep 29, 2026 10:01 AM

Former Japanese Foreign Minister Visits Beijing to Shore Up Economic Relations
Takeshi Iwaya leads a 50-member business delegation to Beijing as Tokyo and Beijing preserve economic channels despite their Taiwan dispute
Sep 29, 2026 00:20 AM

Hong Kong Student’s Death at U.K. Camp Was Preventable, Review Finds
Inquiry chronicles persistent failures by the 16-year-old’s boarding school, host families and summer camp to share information, assess risks and draw up a safety plan
Sep 28, 2026 22:07 PM

China and U.S. Reach $30 Billion Reciprocal Tariff-Cut Deal
More than 90% of products covered by the arrangement will be exempt from all additional tariffs imposed by the two sides and instead receive most-favored-nation tariff treatment
Sep 26, 2026 11:33 AM

Xi, Trump Tout Trade Progress and Push to Stabilize U.S.-China Ties
Chinese and U.S. leaders say they will pursue a ‘constructive strategic stability’ based on mutual respect, fairness and reciprocity