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

Sep 09, 2026 02:08 AM

Xi and Burnham Discuss Boosting Economic Ties in First Call
China’s president and Britain’s prime minister said shared interests outweigh differences, highlighting investment, sector opening and coordination on global issues
Sep 08, 2026 14:34 PM

U.K. Police Seek New Charges Against Convicted Chinese Serial Rapist
Zou Zhenhao, serving a life sentence in Britain, could face additional charges involving seven women, while European authorities continue dismantling an international drug-facilitated assault ring run by Chinese nationals
Sep 04, 2026 11:22 AM

Xi Outlines Four-Point Middle East Security Architecture in Talks With Egyptian President
Emphasizing the centrality of the Palestinian issue and long-term economic development, Beijing and Cairo signal a coordinated policy approach to regional stability
Sep 01, 2026 02:47 AM

Xi and Putin Pledge Deeper Coordination at SCO Summit in Bishkek
Chinese and Russian leaders said they would strengthen strategic ties and expand coordination in multilateral forums as global uncertainty rises
Aug 31, 2026 15:50 PM

Seoul and Beijing Ramp Up Diplomacy as Trump Eyes North Korea Talks
A flurry of high-level meetings highlights Seoul’s push to involve Beijing in regional peace efforts as Washington signals a renewed readiness to meet Kim Jong Un
Aug 31, 2026 15:24 PM

China Dispatches Emergency Aid to Nepal Following Deadly Glacier Collapse
Foreign Minister Wang Yi pledges financial and humanitarian support, calling the glacier collapse the most severe cross-border disaster between the two nations in recent years
Aug 28, 2026 09:56 AM

Wang Yi Urges U.S. to Remove Obstacles Ahead of High-Level Talks
China’s foreign minister told U.S. Ambassador David Perdue that Washington must manage differences and clear interference as both sides seek to stabilize ties
Aug 28, 2026 04:55 AM

In Depth: Deadly Nepal-China Border Disaster Traced to Massive Ice Collapse
Preliminary scientific analysis points to a massive high-altitude ice collapse, not an earthquake, as the trigger for deadly floods and debris flows that swept across the Himalayan border region
Aug 26, 2026 22:21 PM

Blast at Russia-China Chemical Project Kills Seven, Leaves Nine Chinese Missing
Fire and explosion at the Amur Gas Chemical Complex in Russia’s Far East trigger a criminal probe, with authorities examining possible industrial-safety violations
Aug 26, 2026 14:20 PM

In Depth: Southeast Asia’s AI Data Center Boom Has a Power Problem
Chinese tech giants and global operators are building related industrial parks across the region, but grids, gas turbines and transmission systems are struggling to keep up with the industry’s rapidly rising energy demands
Aug 25, 2026 15:02 PM

22 Missing as China-Bound Cargo Ship Sinks in Bay of Bengal
The MV Ocean Winner went down in just eight minutes, prompting an ongoing search-and-rescue operation. Maritime experts suspect wet iron ore triggered a fatal cargo liquefaction event
Aug 25, 2026 14:35 PM

China and Switzerland Conclude Upgraded Free-Trade Deal
The revised pact will eliminate Chinese tariffs on 99.8% of Swiss exports, expanding Beijing’s economic footprint in Europe amid EU trade tensions
Aug 24, 2026 15:20 PM

Cover Story: China Tech Firms Drive AI Data Center Boom in Southeast Asia
Chinese cloud companies and server facility operators are expanding across Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia, seeking faster construction, cheaper capacity and a foothold in markets becoming central to the global AI race
Aug 20, 2026 23:52 PM

Singapore Unveils Tax, Visa Incentives in Race With Hong Kong
The city-state introduced tax breaks for qualifying fund managers and a new visa pathway for senior investment professionals as competition with Hong Kong for asset management business intensifies
Aug 17, 2026 16:45 PM

In U.S.-China Rivalry, U.N. Urges Latin America to Avoid Choosing Sides
A new report encourages the region to leverage its vast natural resources to forge flexible partnerships as Beijing expands its economic footprint and Washington reasserts its dominance in the hemisphere
Aug 12, 2026 19:14 PM

Chinese Solar Executive Charged in Australia With Offering Bribe Hidden in a Bag of Tea
Zhu Guoxin, the country manager for manufacturer Shenzhen Growatt New Energy, has been arrested and faces up to seven years in prison for allegedly handing an official $20,000 in cash to secure product certifications
Aug 10, 2026 14:00 PM

Commentary: Trump’s Hard-Line Policies Drive BRICS Founders Closer
Punitive tariffs and deepening diplomatic rifts are alienating nations once friendly to the U.S. like Brazil and India, encouraging them to forge a united front with China ahead of a pivotal summit in New Delhi
Aug 07, 2026 13:35 PM

Trump Issues New Executive Orders to Restrict Birthright Citizenship
The directives aim to exclude specific groups and crack down on birth tourism after the Supreme Court rejected a broader ban
Aug 06, 2026 15:39 PM

Middle East Conflict Sparks Solar Power Boom in Southeast Asia
Import-reliant nations from Thailand to the Philippines are rolling out emergency decrees and rushing to subsidize rooftop solar panels to cut reliance on pricey fossil fuels
Aug 06, 2026 11:04 AM

Exclusive: Chinese Supertankers Take Africa Detour to Avoid Red Sea Attacks
State-owned vessels resume loading Saudi crude via an Egyptian pipeline, adding thousands of miles and an extra month to avoid Houthi attacks