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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.
Xi, Biden Hold First Talks in Seven Months in Bid to Stabilize Rocky Relations
Both leaders sought to promote cooperation and get the relationship ‘back on track,’ while avoiding ‘unintended conflict’ in second phone summit
Cover Story: China in Hand-to-Hand Combat With Omicron
Stealthy, fast-spreading variant poses tough test for China’s ‘Covid Zero’ policy heading into Winter Olympics and Lunar New Year
Wang Tao: What Are Some Macroeconomic Surprises for China in 2022
The biggest uncertainty is what lies ahead for the pandemic and efforts to curb its spread, which could bring surprises to domestic consumption recovery and export strength
Yan Xuetong: The Uneasy Peace of Sino-U.S. Competition
Competition will intensify, but there is only a slight chance of war between China and the U.S. Uncertainty is the main feature of their competition, which covers the whole world with strategic fear
In Depth: New Zealand Fruit Giant’s Kiwi Battle in China
Zespri Group fights to profit from yellow SunGold variety it developed, alleging it’s being illegally cultivated in its largest market
Five World Powers Vow to Avoid Nuclear Arms Race, Prevent Proliferation
China played ‘strong leadership role’ in writing the joint statement, said vice foreign minister
Year in Review: 2021 Was a Roller Coaster. We Must Stay Hopeful in 2022
The world saw many ups and downs — energy revolution, digital empowerment, as well as the raging pandemic
Year in Review: China’s Diplomacy in 2021 — Strategic Defense and Counteroffensive
Against a hawkish diplomatic encirclement from the West, Beijing has focused its efforts on tactics such as winning new friends in the Western bloc and maintaining a toned-down but organized ‘wolf warrior’ rhetoric
In Depth: How Private Equity Tycoon Wang Chaoyong’s Dreams Collapsed
Financier with a glittering resume stumbled into a debt crisis amid tightening government oversight before his arrest on embezzlement charges
Past and Present, East and West Come Together at Beijing Music Festival
As markets have opened up, technology has advanced and the economy has globalized, cultural and artistic exchanges are ever more essential, writes former Ministry of Culture official Li Hong
Weekly Must-Read: Yuan-Dollar Breakup, PBOC Warnings Signal Rocky Road for Currency in 2022
The yuan has had an unexpectedly strong 2021 as export growth and capital inflows have surged, and the central bank stopped intervening to halt appreciation
China and Russia Should Take ‘More Joint Actions’ to Ensure Their Security, Xi Tells Putin
‘Certain forces’ are trying to meddle in the countries’ internal affairs under the pretext of ‘human rights,’ Chinese president tells counterpart at virtual summit
China’s Top Economic Planner Sets Out Main Tasks for 2022
NDRC’s to-do list includes ensuring stability, boosting food and energy security, and improving industrial supply chains
Shanghai Composite Index Rose 0.4% on Monday
Shenzhen Component Index closed up 0.67%
Weekend Long Read: Why China Needs Charm in a Multipolar World
Former Singaporean Foreign Minister George Yeo argues it is in China’s interest to master the art of charm in its relations with other countries
Shanghai Composite Index Fell 0.18% on Friday
Shenzhen Component Index closed down 0.24%
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