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

Mar 24, 2026 23:40 PM

China’s Wang Yi Urges Peace Talks in Call With Iranian Foreign Minister
Foreign Minister Wang Yi tells his Iranian counterpart that ‘talking is always better than fighting’ amid escalating regional tensions
Mar 24, 2026 15:42 PM

Exclusive: First Chinese Cargo Ship Crosses Iran’s Hormuz ‘Safe Corridor’
The successful transit through the Larak-Qeshm corridor marks a potential turning point for dozens of stranded commercial vessels and the restoration of global trade flows through the vital waterway
Mar 20, 2026 15:31 PM

Interview: U.S. Ground Troop Deployment in Iran Becomes More Likely as War Drags On
Veteran Middle East peace negotiator Daniel Levy outlines potential U.S. missions to seize Iranian oil and nuclear assets, even as diplomatic backchannels seek a mutual declaration of victory
Mar 17, 2026 11:57 AM

China Pushes Back on New U.S. Tariffs During Trade Meetings in France
Beijing urges Washington to drop unilateral tariffs in talks with senior American trade officials
Mar 16, 2026 17:11 PM

Cover Story: U.S.-Israel War With Iran Drifts Toward Attrition
Tehran selects new leader, disruption of the Strait of Hormuz rattles oil markets, and a conflict expected to end quickly begins to look like a long regional struggle
Mar 12, 2026 21:02 PM

U.S. Launches Sweeping Trade Probes Into China, EU and Other Major Economies
The new Section 301 investigations are designed to replace recently struck-down reciprocal tariffs, drawing sharp rebukes from Beijing as global trade tensions escalate
Mar 11, 2026 03:19 AM

In Depth: Chinese Nationals Flee Tehran as War Upends Lives in Iran
Students and entrepreneurs recount chaotic escapes after airstrikes hit the Iranian capital, forcing expatriates to abandon lives and businesses
Mar 09, 2026 16:39 PM

CK Hutchison Unit Demands $2 Billion After Panama Seizes Ports
The Hong Kong conglomerate has launched international arbitration, accusing the Panamanian government of severe contract breaches and unlawful raids on private company facilities
Mar 09, 2026 16:01 PM

Cover Story: U.S.-Israel War on Iran Sets Middle East Ablaze
After the assassination of its supreme leader, Tehran has answered with a barrage of strikes, engulfing the Gulf in the conflict
Mar 09, 2026 15:47 PM

China’s Top Diplomat Rejects ‘G2’ World Order Ahead of Trump’s Planned Visit
Warning against major-power hegemony, Wang Yi used his annual press conference to champion a multipolar world and urge Washington to manage risks in bilateral ties ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump’s planned visit to China
Mar 04, 2026 16:43 PM

China Says U.S., Israeli Strikes Derail Iran Nuclear Talks
Chinese foreign minister tells counterpart Gideon Sa’ar that force will only create new problems and urges an immediate halt to hostilities
Mar 03, 2026 18:49 PM

Interview: After Khamenei, Iran’s Future Rests With the Revolutionary Guard
A veteran Middle East analyst says regime collapse is far from certain after the ‘decapitation’ strike — and warns that fragmentation, not victory, may be the region’s next danger
Mar 03, 2026 01:30 AM

China Urges U.S. and Israel to Halt Iran War, Warns Against Regional Spread
Foreign Minister Wang Yi calls counterparts in Iran, Oman and France, warning attacks risk wider Middle East war
Mar 02, 2026 16:20 PM

Chinese National Killed in Tehran as Beijing Hastens Evacuations
Foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning criticizes U.S. and Israeli military actions as unauthorized; more than 3,000 Chinese nationals have fled the country
Mar 02, 2026 15:20 PM

China and Russia Condemn U.S.-Israeli Strikes on Iran
In a call with Russia’s Lavrov, Beijing’s top diplomat calls killing of Iranian leader ‘unacceptable’ and warns the Middle East is facing a ‘dangerous abyss’
Mar 01, 2026 12:19 PM

Chinese Nationals Scramble to Leave Iran Following Surprise Airstrikes
Embassy warns citizens to evacuate as students face cancelled flights and dangerous overland journeys; business owners take a wait-and-see approach
Feb 27, 2026 21:18 PM

Analysis: Germany Returns to Pragmatism on China, Even as Derisking Looms
Analysts say Chancellor Merz is steering Germany back to ‘Merkel-style’ pragmatism with China, prioritizing stability and trade despite ongoing disputes over subsidies and tariffs
Feb 27, 2026 20:45 PM

Beijing Offers to Mediate Clashes Between Pakistan and Afghanistan
Foreign Ministry says current fighting is more intense than in the past and offers to help mediate between the neighbors
Feb 27, 2026 20:15 PM

China Urges Citizens to Leave Iran as Security Risks Mount
Beijing advised against travel to Iran and said diplomats in neighboring countries are assisting departures by air and land
Feb 27, 2026 19:55 PM

U.S. Weighs Cost of Stripping China’s Permanent Normal Trade Status
The investigation, requested following a directive from Trump, will assess the consequences of subjecting Chinese goods to significantly higher duties