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

Aug 25, 2023 03:31 AM

Update: BRICS Invites Six Nations to Join as Expansion Moves Into Focus
Announcement comes as current members reach an agreement on ‘the guiding principles, standards, criteria and procedures’ of the expansion process, summit host says
Aug 24, 2023 17:13 PM

China Suspends Imports of All Japanese Aquatic Products
Announcement comes shortly after Japan began the decades-long process of releasing more than 1 million tons of treated radioactive wastewater from a wrecked nuclear power station into the ocean
Aug 23, 2023 18:52 PM

China Tells Japan It Will Take ‘Necessary Measures’ if Nuclear Wastewater Discharge Plan Proceeds
Beijing lodges formal complaint after Tokyo announces it will begin releasing the treated radioactive wastewater into the sea
Aug 23, 2023 04:09 AM

Xi Calls for More Cooperation Between China and South Africa
Chinese president meets with South African president on state visit ahead of BRICS summit, where leaders will weigh bloc expansion
Aug 23, 2023 04:03 AM

Hong Kong and Macao Ban Some Japanese Food Imports
Chinese special administration regions object to Japan’s plan to start dumping radioactive wastewater from damaged Fukushima nuclear plant
Aug 22, 2023 20:27 PM

U.S. Commerce Chief to Visit China Next Week
The announcement of Gina Raimondo’s trip from Aug. 27 to 30 follows Washington’s easing of export restrictions on 27 Chinese entities
Aug 18, 2023 16:44 PM

Xi to Attend BRICS Summit on State Visit to South Africa
The meeting in Johannesburg is expected to cover topics including the potential expansion of the bloc, the war in Ukraine, and deepening the use of local currencies in trade
Aug 16, 2023 20:54 PM

BRICS Leaders to Discuss Expansion of the Bloc, Brazilian Top Diplomat Says
A consensus on admitting new members is ‘key to the continuing success of the group,’ Mauro Vieira tells Caixin
Aug 15, 2023 20:27 PM

Chinese Firm Halts Construction of Hydroelectric Dam in Niger After Coup
Financial sanctions triggered by the ouster of the president cut off key funding to the $800 million Belt and Road project
Aug 11, 2023 03:42 AM

Four Things to Know About Biden’s New China Investment Limits
Administration targets U.S. investments in China that would help develop advanced semiconductors, quantum computing and AI
Aug 08, 2023 20:14 PM

China’s Ukraine Envoy Helped ‘Consolidate International Consensus’ at Peace Summit in Saudi Arabia
Beijing ‘stands ready to work with the international community to continue to play a constructive role in seeking a political settlement of the Ukraine crisis,’ foreign ministry says
Aug 08, 2023 20:01 PM

Beijing Defends Its ‘Professional, Restrained’ Moves Driving Away Philippine Boats in South China Sea
The China Coast Guard’s actions were ‘beyond reproach’ as they intercepted two vessels trying to supply a warship that was deliberately grounded on a reef decades ago, says foreign ministry
Aug 07, 2023 21:33 PM

In Depth: Indonesia’s Ambitious Plan to Remake Its State Sector
Erick Thohir has led a sweeping reform of SOEs, which he told Caixin are key to Indonesia becoming a developed country by 2045
Aug 05, 2023 19:20 PM

India Delays Shock Move to Curb Imports of Laptops, Tablets
The move came after tech giants Apple, Samsung and HP froze new device imports to the country following an abrupt order on Thursday
Aug 05, 2023 06:36 AM

Exclusive: French Finance Minister Pushes Back Against ‘Decoupling’
With Franco-Chinese diplomatic relations about to enter their 60th year, Bruno Le Maire says the climate issue is ‘at the heart of Franco-Chinese cooperation’
Aug 01, 2023 03:19 AM

China and France Make Progress on Financial Cooperation
Vice Premier He Lifeng and French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire jointly host China-France economic and finance dialogue in Beijing
Jul 28, 2023 20:34 PM

Global Supply Chain Split Would Cost China Tech Spillover Benefits, WTO Deputy Chief Says
World Trade Organization Deputy Director-General Zhang Xiangchen tells Caixin that China must elevate its position in the global value chain amid decoupling fears
Jul 27, 2023 20:51 PM

Interview With Indonesian President Joko Widodo: A Unifying ‘Outsider’
The leader describes his primary political philosophy as ‘work, work, and work’ — with priorities on building trust, coming up with a tactical vision, and having the courage to make and execute decisions
Jul 22, 2023 02:53 AM

Former U.S. Treasury Head Urges Beijing and Washington to Unite and Tackle Climate Change
Henry Paulson warns of “uncontrolled and unabated” consequences from rising temperatures, calling on the two countries to work together
Jul 21, 2023 20:37 PM

China, U.S. Will Continue Intensive Climate Talks Ahead of U.N. Conference
Future meetings will aim to find ways of accelerating the green transition and further reducing methane emissions, U.S. climate envoy John Kerry said as he concluded his visit to Beijing