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China and the United States, the world's two largest economies, have been engaging in a tense competition for geopolitical, economic and tech supremacy.
China-U.S. Relations Are More Complicated Than a ‘Cold War,’ Experts Say
Scholar says two dangerous trends are emerging — one, framing everything in terms of security and, two, each side seeing the other as an ideological foe when it is not the case

Commentary: Trump’s Tariff Strategy Sows Doubt in Washington
While Beijing adopts a more proactive stance, Washington policy circles argue the president’s transactional approach undermines America’s long-term strategic interests

Commentary: The U.S.-China Rivalry Enters Deeper Waters
Tensions have shifted from tariffs to targeted tech and security measures. This isn’t a sudden crisis, but a predictable new phase of a long-term strategic competition

Commentary: As the U.S. Balks, China and Europe Can Lead on Climate
With Washington stepping back, Beijing and Brussels have a shared interest in decarbonizing their power grids. It’s the key to energy security and a more stable relationship

Trade War Monitor, Oct. 13: China Stands Firm on Trade War Fronts, Targeting Minerals and U.S. Tech
Chinese traders and exporters are shrugging off the latest salvos in the U.S.-China trade war, betting that the familiar cycle of threats and de-escalation will repeat itself

Hong Kong Stocks Drop as U.S.-China Tensions Boil Over
Morgan Stanley outlines four scenarios for investors, from buying the dip to a full pivot to A-shares

U.S. Stock Futures Rebound as Trump Softens Tone on China After Tariff Threat
President says ‘everything will be fine’ just two days after threatening 100% tariffs that wiped $2 trillion from markets, as Beijing defends its new export controls on rare earths

Legal Scholar Who Helped Bridge U.S.-China Divide Dies at 95
Jerome Cohen pioneered the study of Chinese law in the West and played a key behind-the-scenes role in normalizing diplomatic relations

In Depth: Chinese Firms Face Shifting Global IPO Landscape
Tighter rules proposed by the Nasdaq are expected to send some would-be issuers searching for more welcoming markets in London or Hong Kong

Commentary: China’s Yuan Defies Its Economic Woes
Beijing’s stimulus isn’t firing on all cylinders as households pay down debt. Yet the currency is surprisingly strong, creating a puzzle for policymakers

Trade War Monitor, Sept. 22: Fragile Optimism as TikTok Deal Takes Shape
A phone call between Xi and Trump signals a breakthrough on TikTok, but Beijing’s new antitrust probe into Nvidia shows the U.S.-China trade war is far from over

Business Brief (Sept. 22): Xi and Trump to Meet at APEC Summit
Trump proposes a new $100,000 fee for H-1B visas, Xiaomi recalls 117,000 EVs

Business Brief (Sept. 19): Nvidia to Take $5 Billion Stake in Intel
Huawei unveils three-year AI chip roadmap, 13 arrested in HK$59 million gold heist

Weekly Must-Read: Why Modi Won’t Play Cowboys and Indians With Trump, Opting Instead for Strategic Autonomy
As relations with the U.S. cool, Modi has been seeking warmer relations with China and Russia in a delicate balancing act

Intel Names New China Chief Amid Business Transition and Market Shifts
Wang Rui retires after nearly four years; Wang Zhicong takes over as Intel contends with China’s chip self-sufficiency drive and deepening global losses

Cover Story: Why Modi Won’t Play Cowboys and Indians With Trump, Opting Instead for Strategic Autonomy
As relations with the U.S. cool, Modi has been seeking warmer relations with China and Russia in a delicate balancing act