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

Sep 23, 2026 13:51 PM

Chinese Envoy Urges U.S. To Avoid AI ‘Star Wars’ Ahead of Xi Visit
China’s ambassador to Washington Xie Feng said the two powers should compete without pursuing decoupling or confrontation, while reiterating Beijing’s red lines on Taiwan, rights and its political system
Sep 21, 2026 15:39 PM

Xi to Make State Visit to U.S. This Week
China’s foreign ministry says President Xi Jinping will travel to the U.S. from Sept. 23 to 25 at U.S. President Donald Trump’s invitation
Sep 21, 2026 14:21 PM

China, U.S. Hold New York Trade Talks, Add AI Dialogue
Vice Premier He Lifeng met Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and USTR Jamieson Greer as Beijing and Washington sought to advance prior agreements amid persistent disputes over trade, technology and investment
Sep 21, 2026 05:40 AM

Cover Story: Jeju Missing Persons Scandal Tests Seoul’s Criminal Justice Overhaul
An officer allegedly closed missing person cases using false safety checks, sharpening debate over police accountability as South Korea abolishes its Prosecutors’ Office
Sep 18, 2026 02:57 AM

Top U.S., Chinese Diplomats Discuss ‘High-Level Engagement’ in Phone Call
The two sides discussed preparations for upcoming high-level bilateral engagement and regional security concerns, according to Beijing
Sep 16, 2026 16:28 PM

U.S. Federal Judge Halts New Visa Limits for Foreign Students and Journalists
A federal judge blocked the Department of Homeland Security from ending “duration of status” rules, calling the government’s national security justification borderline absurd
Sep 14, 2026 11:59 AM

Xi Unveils Sweeping BRICS Tech and Trade Plan, Proposes Joint AI Zone
A five-point plan presented at the summit seeks to boost technological independence for the Global South and drive reform across international institutions
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