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

Jun 02, 2026 11:02 AM

Shipping Industry Sounds Alarm as 20,000 Sailors Remain Trapped in Persian Gulf
At Athens’ Posidonia maritime exhibition, shipping executives and European officials warn against accepting the closure of a vital maritime artery as the ‘new normal’
May 25, 2026 17:49 PM

China Issues Travel Warning as Ebola Cases Rise in Africa
Travelers returning from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda and other affected areas are told to monitor their health for 21 days as authorities seek to prevent imported infections
May 20, 2026 23:40 PM

Two Chinese Supertankers Exit Persian Gulf as Hormuz Traffic Trickles Out
Heavily laden vessels bound for Chinese ports navigated the tense maritime chokepoint, as Tehran rolled out a new military-backed authority to manage the waterway
May 20, 2026 18:54 PM

Xi and Putin Agree to Extend China-Russia Friendship Treaty
The two governments issued joint statements on strategic cooperation and multipolarity, underscoring efforts to tighten ties amid a turbulent international backdrop
May 19, 2026 18:04 PM

Asian Allies Rush to Consult Trump After His China Visit
Leaders of Japan and South Korea press for details on the Sino-U.S. summit, highlighting fears of being bypassed in trans-Pacific strategic shifts
May 18, 2026 18:46 PM

U.S., China Reach Preliminary Trade and Tariff Deals Following Leaders’ Summit
The preliminary agreement addresses agricultural market access, mutual tariff reductions and the supply of aviation equipment, aiming to stabilize bilateral economic ties
May 18, 2026 06:00 AM

Cover Story: Beijing Summit Signals a Reset in U.S.-China Relations
From the Temple of Heaven to Zhongnanhai, Xi Jinping and Donald Trump sought to redefine bilateral relations through a framework centered on ‘constructive strategic stability’
May 15, 2026 12:40 PM

Analysis: U.S.-China Summit Signals Shift From Pure Competition
Chinese and Western strategists argue this new paradigm requires balancing active cooperation with careful risk management, setting a cautious but optimistic long-term trajectory for the two superpowers
May 14, 2026 20:27 PM

Chinese Supertanker Breaches Strait of Hormuz Blockade as UAE Ramps Up Oil Transfers
The successful passage of the Yuan Hua Hu underscores a complex geopolitical dance in the Persian Gulf, where the U.S. and Iran are inching toward a phased ceasefire
May 14, 2026 16:31 PM

U.S., China Forge ‘Constructive Strategic Stability’ in Beijing Summit
Xi and Trump pledge to manage competition and boost trade, joined by top American chief executives
May 13, 2026 11:04 AM

Trump Embarks on High-Stakes China Visit as Trade and Global Crises Loom
The U.S. president is accompanied by a slimmed-down tech and finance delegation on a state visit aimed at addressing tariffs, tech competition and mediating the conflict in Iran
May 11, 2026 18:55 PM

Trump to Make State Visit to China This Week, Beijing Says
Beijing confirms the U.S. president will arrive Wednesday at the invitation of President Xi Jinping
May 08, 2026 10:49 AM

U.S.-China Summit Could See Beijing Step Up in Iran Mediation, Analyst Says
Financial Times columnist Gideon Rachman says a prospective meeting between Donald Trump and Chinese leadership could hinge on Middle East stability, though rare-earth export controls remain a major sticking point
May 07, 2026 16:20 PM

First Chinese Oil Tanker Attacked in Strait of Hormuz as Iran-U.S. Conflict Escalates
Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has ground to a halt after U.S. escort operations triggered a wave of Iranian attacks on commercial vessels, including a Chinese oil tanker
May 06, 2026 22:51 PM

China Backs Region-Led Middle East Security Framework in Talks With Iran
Beijing said Middle Eastern nations should determine their own future as Wang Yi met Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi
Apr 30, 2026 15:19 PM

Analysis: The Middle East Navigates a New Diplomatic Reality — From Autopilot to Autonomy
As the conflict between regional adversaries drags into its third month, emerging powers are uniting to secure shipping lanes and assert diplomatic autonomy
Apr 23, 2026 23:06 PM

U.S. Firms in China Face Rising Compliance Burdens, AmCham China Says
White paper highlights trade controls, data rules and slowing demand as top concerns
Apr 23, 2026 10:51 AM

Kazakhstan Parallels Constitutional Overhaul With Deeper China Trade Ties
The country’s ambassador to China says it is ready to supply crude oil to a volatile global market while cementing a $120 billion investment pipeline with Beijing
Apr 21, 2026 20:12 PM

Analysis: U.S.-Indonesia Defense Pact Sparks Debate Over Malacca Strait Security
A proposed blanket overflight agreement between Washington and Jakarta is raising concerns about the neutrality of a vital global trade artery
Apr 21, 2026 19:13 PM

Cover Story: Middle East Conflict Chokes Global Shipping, Aviation (Part 2)
A sweeping conflict has paralyzed logistics corridors, leaving massive container queues at alternative ports and extending delivery times indefinitely