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

Mar 04, 2022 20:26 PM

In Depth: As More Scammers Find Shelter in Cambodia, More Chinese Become Victims
Stories of kidnappings and human trafficking such as the recent ‘blood slave’ case highlight the growing danger China’s citizens face in the Southeast Asian nation since Beijing clamped down on fraudsters at home
Mar 04, 2022 07:14 AM

Global Coal Prices Surge Nearly 30% in a Week on Russia-Ukraine War
Conflict and trade sanctions disrupt supplies of oil and natural gas from Russia, driving up demand for coal as an energy alternative
Mar 04, 2022 07:01 AM

Over 3,000 Chinese Nationals Evacuated From Ukraine
Foreign Ministry reports that Chinese embassies in the region arranged the exit of more than half of those who asked to leave
Mar 03, 2022 16:59 PM

Wounded Chinese Citizen in Ukraine ‘Out of Danger,’ Ministry Says
A witness who traveled with the victim told a Chinese newspaper that shots were fired at them as they were driving on highway from Kyiv to Lviv
Mar 03, 2022 06:24 AM

China Can Play Key Role in Ukraine, French Ambassador Says
Laurent Bili tells Caixin that Beijing’s unique relationship with Moscow and links to Europe put China in a unique position to help end the war
Mar 02, 2022 03:18 AM

Update: First 400 Chinese Students Evacuated From Ukraine by Bus
Chinese embassy arranges exit to Moldova as embassies across Eastern Europe coordinate with regional governments offering visa-free access
Mar 01, 2022 20:12 PM

Cambodia ‘Blood Slave’ Case Was Made Up, Country’s Authorities Say
The story of a man being kidnapped and held by a gang for his rare blood type caused a stir on Chinese social media, with many showing sympathy for his ordeal
Feb 28, 2022 20:00 PM

Singapore to Impose Export Controls on Russia Over Ukraine, Minister Says
The city-state will put restrictions on items that can be used as weapons, and block certain Russian banks and financial transactions linked to the country
Feb 28, 2022 04:49 AM

Cover Story: The Beginning of the End of the Post-Cold War World Order
Russia’s attack on Ukraine grows out of growing unease over NATO’s eastward expansion in the decades since the collapse of the Soviet Union
Feb 27, 2022 15:37 PM

Chinese Envoy Reaffirms Respect for Ukraine Sovereignty, Assures Countrymen of Safe Evacuation
Fan Xianrong rebuts rumors that he had left the besieged capital, and reassured his fellow countrymen that there would be a safe evacuation from the country when it is safe to do so
Feb 27, 2022 11:52 AM

China Abstains as Russia Vetoes U.N. Resolution on Ukraine
A Security Council resolution sought to condemn Russia’s attack on Ukraine and called for the immediate withdrawal of its forces
Feb 26, 2022 18:44 PM

Chinese Embassy in Ukraine Urges Its Citizens Not to Reveal Their Identity
Advice is reversal from days earlier when Beijing’s diplomatic mission recommended its around 6,000 nationals in the country display the Chinese flag on their vehicles
Feb 26, 2022 04:53 AM

Update: Xi Speaks to Putin by Phone, Urges Negotiation Over Ukraine
Russian president reiterates grievance about NATO expansion, but says Moscow is willing to negotiate with Kyiv
Feb 25, 2022 19:17 PM

China Prepares to Evacuate Its Citizens From Ukraine
Chinese embassy is arranging charter flights for those who wish to leave due to ‘high security risks’
Feb 25, 2022 18:01 PM

In Depth: How Far the U.S. and EU Plan to Go to Punish Russia
Washington and Brussels announce sanction packages that freeze hundreds of billions of dollars worth of Russian assets
Feb 25, 2022 05:09 AM

U.S. Ends Trump-Era China-Focused Spy Program
New chief of Justice Department’s National Security Division outlines a ‘threat-driven’ strategy focusing on China, Russia, Iran and North Korea
Feb 25, 2022 05:07 AM

China Rejects U.S. Suggestion It Was ‘Complicit’ in Ukraine Conflict
Foreign Ministry blasts State Department comments that China should have used its ‘considerable influence’ over Russia to defuse crisis
Feb 23, 2022 05:06 AM

Global LNG Supply Will Fall 100 Million Tons Short by Mid-2020s
As China becomes the world’s biggest liquefied natural gas importer, global giant Shell makes projection reflecting surging demand and limited supply growth
Feb 22, 2022 20:35 PM

In Depth: How the Balance of Power Over Ukraine Shattered Overnight
China urges restraint after Putin recognizes the independence of two separatist regions established by pro-Russian forces
Feb 19, 2022 17:06 PM

Analysis: Why Singapore Could Coexist With Covid, but Not Hong Kong
Cramped living space, relatively low vaccination rate among elderly residents and potential spillover effects on the mainland make ‘living with the virus’ unviable for the city