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

Mar 28, 2023 19:55 PM

Treat Private Sector Fairly to Boost Investor Confidence, U.S. Business Group Chief Says
U.S.-China Business Council head Craig Allen adds that further opening up markets such as internet services, cloud computing, legal services, media and entertainment would also be welcome
Mar 28, 2023 19:21 PM

Premier Reassures That China Remains Committed to Opening Markets
Li Qiang says the country is striving to create a ‘first-class business environment’ for foreign investors
Mar 27, 2023 20:24 PM

Japanese Citizen Accused of Spying in China
The suspect has been subject to ‘criminal compulsory measures,’ Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirms amid reports a Japanese company employee was detained
Mar 27, 2023 20:21 PM

China Invites Honduran President to Visit After Establishing Diplomatic Ties
Honduras ends decades of official relations with Taiwan, noting there is ‘only one China’
Mar 27, 2023 16:55 PM

Former Brazilian Leader Elected President of Multilateral Bank NDB
Dilma Rousseff will helm the Shanghai-headquartered New Development Bank, which was set up to finance projects in emerging markets and developing countries
Mar 23, 2023 20:51 PM

China, Russia to Boost Energy Cooperation
Moscow says it is ready to scale up natural gas exports and provide ‘uninterrupted’ oil supplies to China, according to official statements
Mar 22, 2023 20:19 PM

Xi, Putin Call for ‘Responsible Dialogue’ to End Ukraine Crisis
Russia also said a position paper on the crisis issued by China last month could ‘be taken as the basis’ to settle the conflict that began more than a year ago
Mar 17, 2023 18:11 PM

Xi to Visit Moscow Amid Russia-Ukraine Conflict
The Chinese president’s state visit, planned to take place from Monday through Wednesday, comes at the invitation of Vladimir Putin
Mar 17, 2023 14:52 PM

China Hopes Ukraine, Russia Resume Peace Talks, Foreign Minister Says
Qin Gang conveys concerns to his Ukrainian counterpart that the conflict may grow ‘out of control’
Mar 14, 2023 17:11 PM

China to Resume Issuing Range of Visas to Foreigners
Authorities are seeking to restore cross-border travel to pre-pandemic levels as the country emerges from under its strict ‘zero-Covid’ regime
Mar 09, 2023 04:57 AM

China ‘Is Open’ to a Visit by U.S. Commerce Secretary
Ministry of Commerce cites importance of dialogue in response to comment by Gina Raimondo in an interview
Mar 02, 2023 20:50 PM

U.S. Firms Weigh China Alternatives Amid Political Tension, Survey Shows
While a majority of U.S. companies in the country say they are maintaining their operations there, some say they are in the process of relocating manufacturing elsewhere
Mar 01, 2023 04:15 AM

China Eases Requirement of Negative Preflight Covid Tests for Some Countries
Travelers from nations including New Zealand, South Africa, Malaysia and Cambodia will still have to show a negative rapid antigen test result
Feb 28, 2023 16:20 PM

China Threatens Retaliation After U.S. Sanctions Chinese Firms With Alleged Russia Ties
The foreign ministry also rejected Washington’s claims that Beijing is considering providing Russia with weapons, calling it ‘disinformation’
Feb 24, 2023 20:27 PM

China Urges End to Hostilities on First Anniversary of the War in Ukraine
In a 12-point proposal, the foreign ministry reiterated that the sovereignty of all countries should be respected and called for an end to unilateral sanctions
Feb 23, 2023 20:16 PM

China’s Climate Envoy Receives Nobel Sustainability Award
Xie Zhenhua gets recognized for his efforts in tackling climate change and building global cooperation in the field
Feb 23, 2023 20:09 PM

China’s Top Diplomat Hails Russia Ties as ‘Resilient, Stable’ in Meeting With Putin
Beijing appreciates Moscow’s willingness to resolve Ukraine conflict through dialogue, Wang Yi says
Feb 22, 2023 16:13 PM

South Korea Will End Testing for Travelers From China
The decision comes as the positive Covid rate for arrivals from China fell to less than 1% this week from more than 18% at the beginning of January
Feb 21, 2023 19:29 PM

Q&A: Malaysia’s New Trade Minister Explains Why China Matters to Southeast Asia
In an exclusive interview, Tengku Zafrul Aziz shares his thoughts on the importance of globalization and why emerging markets’ voices ought to be heard
Feb 21, 2023 19:15 PM

China Spells Out ‘Global Security Initiative’ for International Conflict Settlement
The Global Security Initiative concept paper echoes a proposal from President Xi Jinping last year that rejected unilateralism and a Cold War mentality