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

Nov 19, 2025 12:51 PM

China Says Japan ‘Unqualified’ for U.N. Security Council Seat
Beijing’s U.N. envoy blasts Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s comments on Taiwan, escalating diplomatic friction between the two nations
Nov 17, 2025 05:09 AM

Cover Story: How China Unlocked Simandou to Reshape the Global Iron Ore Trade
China, Rio Tinto and a shipping tycoon unite to bring to life Simandou, West Africa’s long-dormant ‘Pilbara killer’
Nov 14, 2025 18:10 PM

In Depth: China’s Pharma Pioneers in Africa Dig In for the Long Haul
Lured by a vast, underserved market, Chinese drug and medical device companies are learning that success in Africa requires more than just capital
Nov 14, 2025 03:29 AM

China’s Battery Firms Urged to Proceed Cautiously with Overseas Expansion Amid Policy Uncertainty
SVOLT says labor costs in Germany run five times higher than in China as weakening demand and uncertain policy threaten billions in planned capacity
Nov 13, 2025 18:33 PM

Caixin Summit: India Envoy Predicts Ties With China Will Improve
Ambassador Pradeep Kumar Rawat’s remarks follow recent high-level meetings that have led to a thaw in the relationship, with direct flights and tourism resuming
Nov 13, 2025 17:34 PM

Caixin Summit: Japan’s Ambassador to China Calls for More Resilient Relationship
Kenji Kanasugi urges deeper cooperation on shared priorities such as the green transition, with a goal to balance ties with both China and the U.S.
Nov 13, 2025 16:40 PM

Caixin Summit: Competition, Cooperation and Communication Drive China’s Economic Miracle, Former Kyrgyz Prime Minister Says
Djoomart Otorbaev describes the three factors as ‘the bridge between our differences and the path toward our shared destiny’
Nov 10, 2025 16:59 PM

India Navigates U.S. Trade Pressure and Domestic Reforms
A top economic adviser discusses tariff negotiations, the slow progress on manufacturing goals, and warming but wary relations with China
Nov 06, 2025 19:09 PM

China Mourns Death of North Korean ‘Old Friend’ Kim Yong Nam
Beijing pays tribute to the veteran diplomat who served three generations of the Kim dynasty, highlighting the enduring and complex relationship between the two allies
Nov 04, 2025 03:36 AM

China Resumes Group Tours to Canada After Years of Frozen Ties
Move follows first meeting between Chinese and Canadian leaders in eight years and signals a thaw in strained relations
Nov 04, 2025 03:32 AM

Trade War Monitor, Nov. 3: Sweeping Truce Pauses U.S.-China Economic Conflict
The deal provides relief for farmers and shippers but buys Washington time to build new rare earth supply chains, signaling the strategic rivalry is far from over
Nov 03, 2025 13:22 PM

Tomiichi Murayama, Japan PM Who Apologized for Wartime Aggression, Dies at 101
Tomiichi Murayama’s 17-month premiership was rocked by natural disaster and domestic terrorism, but the socialist leader left his mark on history with a landmark 1995 statement offering an unambiguous apology for Japan’s wartime aggression
Nov 03, 2025 13:11 PM

China, South Korea Vow to Deepen Economic Ties, Speed Up Trade Talks
Chinese President Xi Jinping and his South Korean counterpart Lee Jae Myung pledged to strengthen their strategic partnership, accelerate free-trade talks and boost cooperation in emerging tech sectors like AI
Nov 03, 2025 12:47 PM

China Sees ‘Stable Period’ for U.S. Ties After Xi-Trump Summit
Following the APEC summit in South Korea, China’s foreign minister highlights diplomatic progress with the U.S. and Asian neighbors while positioning Beijing as a champion of free trade ahead of hosting next year’s forum
Nov 03, 2025 04:30 AM

Cover Story: Nobel Laureate Mokyr on AI, Innovation and the Uneasy Marriage of Tech and State
The economic historian discusses the rapid rise of technology and says he would like China to go as fast and as far as it can
Oct 31, 2025 23:34 PM

Xi, Carney Agree to Reboot China-Canada Ties at APEC Meeting
Meeting marks a potential turning point in years of strained relations as both sides pledge to restore trust and cooperation
Oct 31, 2025 20:33 PM

In Depth: Busan Summit Sets Course for New U.S.-China Equilibrium
In their first meeting in six years, Xi and Trump forge a one-year truce on tariffs and export controls, steering the world’s two largest economies toward a pragmatic “G2” equilibrium while long-term tech and trade rivalries persist.
Oct 31, 2025 18:02 PM

Race for Rare Earths Heats Up as Lynas Plans New Malaysia Facility
A new $106 million plant aims to create a non-Chinese supply of minerals key to defense and tech, while Washington builds a minerals alliance to counter Beijing’s export controls
Oct 31, 2025 03:17 AM

Caixin Explains: China-U.S. Rare Earth Truce Buys Time as Washington Hunts New Supply Chains
Beijing and Washington agreed to suspend new export controls for a year, easing tensions while the U.S. accelerates efforts to secure alternative mineral sources
Oct 30, 2025 19:25 PM

U.S., China Reach Broad Truce to Ease Trade War
Chinese President Xi Jinping and his U.S. counterpart Donald Trump agreed to a wide-ranging trade truce after a longer-than-expected summit in South Korea. The deal includes tariff reductions, boosts to U.S. farm exports, and a pause on new trade restrictions