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China-U.S. Rivalry
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
Analysis: Germany Returns to Pragmatism on China, Even as Derisking Looms
Analysts say Chancellor Merz is steering Germany back to ‘Merkel-style’ pragmatism with China, prioritizing stability and trade despite ongoing disputes over subsidies and tariffs
U.S. Weighs Cost of Stripping China’s Permanent Normal Trade Status
The investigation, requested following a directive from Trump, will assess the consequences of subjecting Chinese goods to significantly higher duties
Business Brief (Feb. 27): China Report Says U.S. Netted Nearly $20 Billion From Chen Zhi, Changpeng Zhao Crypto Cases
Chinese AI models surpass U.S. usage, RMB rallies to three-year high against the dollar
Commentary: Merz Recalibrates Germany’s China Strategy Amid Industrial Shifts
Navigating between major powers and avoiding excessive dependence on any single market has become the definitive strategy for mainstream middle powers, Germany included
Analysis: Japan’s New Leader Navigates a High-Stakes Balancing Act Between China and the U.S.
Fresh off a landslide election win, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi must weigh aggressive defense reforms against the reality of U.S. transactionalism and Chinese anger
CX Daily: China Carves Out a Narrow Path for Offshore Asset Tokenization
A new framework separates real-world-asset tokenization from crypto trading, channeling offshore deals into China’s existing debt and equity rules
Xi Tells Iowa Friends People Are Key to China-U.S. Ties
In a Lunar New Year letter, Chinese leader recalls 1985 visit and stresses youth and grassroots exchanges as stabilizing force in strained relations
Interview: Graham Allison Sees ‘Mutual Deterrence’ Stabilizing China-U.S. Relations
The Harvard scholar suggests that Washington’s inability to bully Beijing without suffering equal damage has created a paradox: a terrifying but stable equilibrium
CX Daily: How a $15 Million Chinese Pork Deal Turned Into a Cautionary Tale for Foreign Investors
After investing in a Dalian meat company, a consortium of investors discovered their money had vanished, only to face obstacles from local authorities
China Pledges Zero Tariffs for 53 African Nations as Trade Volumes Hit Record Highs
The move covers nearly all African countries with diplomatic ties to Beijing and comes as the Trump administration pushes reciprocal levies on global partners
China’s Top Diplomat Warns Japan of ‘Self-Destruction’ if It Gambles on Taiwan
Foreign Minister Wang Yi emphasizes global governance reform, defends ties with Europe, and delivers a blistering critique of Tokyo’s stance on Taiwan during the Munich Security Conference
Commentary: U.S., China Should Avoid a ‘Spring Surprise’ Before Trump Visit
Washington and Beijing are maneuvering to ensure no unexpected disruptions derail President Trump’s planned trip to China in April, recalling the fallout from the 2023 balloon incident
China, Germany, France Hold First Trilateral Top Diplomat Talks in Munich
Chinese foreign minister pushes back against economic decoupling, urging European powers to maintain a pragmatic policy toward Beijing amid global turbulence
China, U.S. Top Diplomats Pledge to Stabilize Ties in Munich Talks
Following the Xi-Trump phone call, Wang Yi and Marco Rubio agree to prioritize dialogue and expand areas for cooperation
The Week Ahead (Feb. 16-22): Japan to Hold Election; Lula to Visit South Korea
South Korean court to rule on ex-president’s insurrection case, China implements new anti-money laundering regulations
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