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

May 31, 2023 18:43 PM

Meeting Musk, Chinese Foreign Minister Stresses Benefits of ‘Healthy’ U.S. Relations
Qin Gang told the Tesla CEO on Tuesday that China is committed to providing a market-oriented and law-based business environment for foreign enterprises
May 31, 2023 18:34 PM

China Denounces Washington’s Fentanyl Sanctions
Chinese Embassy says the measures have ‘eroded the foundation’ of counter-narcotics cooperation between the two countries
May 26, 2023 18:38 PM

China, U.S. Commerce Chiefs Hold ‘Constructive’ Talks on Trade Amid Growing Tensions
Wang Wentao expressed concerns about U.S. semiconductor policy and export controls, while his American counterpart Gina Raimondo flagged China’s recent actions against U.S. companies operating in the country
May 26, 2023 18:29 PM

Beijing Dismisses Western Intelligence Allegations of Chinese Hacking
Foreign ministry calls the report, released by Microsoft and members of the U.S.-led Five Eyes intelligence alliance, ‘extremely unprofessional’ and part of a ‘collective disinformation campaign’
May 25, 2023 19:53 PM

Top Trade Officials From China and U.S. to Meet at APEC
Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao will hold talks with his U.S. counterpart, Gina Raimondo, and Trade Representative Katherine Tai this week
May 24, 2023 19:32 PM

China Appoints Vice Foreign Minister as Ambassador to U.S.
Xie Feng, who arrived in New York Tuesday, aims to bring relations between the countries ‘back to the right track’
May 23, 2023 21:14 PM

British Firms ‘Conditionally Optimistic’ About Their China Operations in 2023
The resumption of international travel, the country’s market potential and economic prospects have buoyed business sentiment, but challenges remain, the British Chamber of Commerce in China says
May 22, 2023 19:56 PM

China Protests G-7 Communique, Saying It Interferes in Domestic Affairs
Beijing’s response came after the group spelled out their position on several thorny issues, including concerns over Taiwan as well as Beijing’s economic and human rights practices
May 19, 2023 20:04 PM

China, Central Asian Leaders Pledge Closer Cooperation on Security, Economy
The consensus comes as President Xi Jinping and leaders of the nations — Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan — wrapped up the two-day China-Central Asia Summit
May 18, 2023 19:36 PM

Chinese Peace Envoy Meets Zelenskyy in Ukraine
Li Hui also spoke with other senior Ukrainian officials during a two-day visit to the war-torn country
May 17, 2023 15:28 PM

China, Japan Defense Chiefs Hold First Call on Military Hotline
The conversation between Defense Minister Li Shangfu and his Japanese counterpart Yasukazu Hamada on Tuesday is part of an initiative to reduce tensions and maintain regional stability
May 17, 2023 15:21 PM

39 Missing After Chinese Fishing Vessel Capsizes in Indian Ocean
Rescue operations are underway to find the crew that includes 17 Chinese nationals
May 16, 2023 19:08 PM

Accused of Bribery, South Korean Soccer Star Detained in China
Son Jun-ho, who plays in the Chinese Super League, is among several club managers, players and former officials to be detained or investigated in an ongoing anti-corruption crackdown on the sport
May 15, 2023 20:06 PM

China and Australia Resume Trade Talks in Sign of Stabilizing Ties
Commerce Minister Wang Wentao and his Australian counterpart promise to expand cooperation
May 12, 2023 05:56 AM

China’s Top Diplomat Meets Biden’s Security Adviser to Ease Tensions
Wang Yi confers with Jake Sullivan over two days in Vienna for talks on key global and regional issues such as Ukraine and Taiwan
May 09, 2023 18:02 PM

Tit-for-Tat: China Expels Canadian Diplomat
Beijing orders the consul of Canada’s consulate general in Shanghai, Jennifer Lynn Lalonde, to leave China by May 13 after Ottawa declared China’s envoy persona non grata over alleged interference
May 08, 2023 14:54 PM

Xi to Host Summit to Bolster Central Asian Ties
The first China-Central Asia Summit, which runs from May 18 to May 19, aims to enhance cooperation among Beijing and the five countries in the region
May 08, 2023 08:16 AM

Cover Story: The Battle to Save Sea Life From an Ocean of Plastic
International momentum appears to be gathering to tackle plastic waste that kills an estimated 100,000 marine mammals every year
Apr 28, 2023 02:48 AM

Argentina Ditches Dollar to Pay Yuan for China Imports
South American nation will pay for $1 billion of imports this month using yuan as worst drought in a century drives down the peso and saps foreign currency reserves
Apr 27, 2023 03:45 AM

Update: Xi Affirms China’s Commitment to Restoring Peace in Ukraine in Phone Call With Zelenskyy
Beijing will send one or more special representatives on Eurasian affairs to Ukraine to talk with all parties comprehensively about a political settlement, Chinese president says