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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
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
Analysis: In China’s Two-Speed Economy, Old Burdens Weigh on Broader Recovery
China’s growth trajectory for years to come will hinge on how effectively policymakers can sustain the momentum of faster-growing sectors such as EVs while addressing the structural drag from traditional growth engines like real estate
Opinion: China’s Answer to Protectionism
As the U.S. leans into tariffs, Beijing pitches institutional opening and greater access to its vast market
Analysis: Clean Energy Carried China’s Economy in 2025, but Risks Are Rising
Solar power, EVs and other clean tech accounted for more than a third of China’s GDP growth, but power market reforms, oversupply and geopolitical tensions are weighing on momentum
Analysis: Vietnam’s High-Wire Economic Act Pays Off
Despite global headwinds and protectionist shifts in Washington, massive industrial output and a tourism boom powered an 8% expansion in 2025
Putin Plans Two Visits to China in 2026 as Ties Deepen
Chinese leader speaks with both Trump and Putin in a single day as Moscow and Beijing pledge to stand ‘back-to-back’ against external pressure
Xi, Trump Discuss Trade, Taiwan, and Upcoming China Visit
The U.S. president confirmed his April visit to China, while Xi reiterated Beijing’s stance on Taiwan and stressed the importance of bilateral relations
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