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

Oct 19, 2023 03:45 AM

Xi Vows to Further Open Up China at Belt and Road Forum
China will remove all restrictions on foreign investment in manufacturing and sign free trade agreements with more countries, president says
Oct 17, 2023 19:58 PM

Putin and U.N. Chief to Speak at Belt and Road Forum
More than a dozen global leaders will be in Beijing for the conference, which takes place amid heightened geopolitical tensions stemming from the Israel-Hamas conflict and Russia-Ukraine war
Oct 16, 2023 20:06 PM

Israel Should Stop ‘Collective Punishment’ of Gaza, Wang Yi Says
All parties should refrain from actions that could aggravate the situation, China’s top diplomat said on a call with Saudi Arabian counterpart
Oct 16, 2023 05:14 AM

Cover Story: Hamas Attack on Israel Reignites Region’s Cycle of Violence
Looming Israeli ground assault on Gaza threatens 2 million Palestinians
Oct 12, 2023 18:23 PM

At Least Three Chinese Nationals Killed in Israel-Palestine Conflict, Ministry Says
China has condemned the violence against civilians amid escalating attacks and called for an immediate ceasefire
Oct 12, 2023 14:37 PM

China Condemns Violence Against Civilians, Middle East Envoy Says
Zhai Jun made the comments while on a call with a senior Egyptian diplomat, as the death toll from the Israel-Palestine conflict reached over 2,200
Oct 11, 2023 03:53 AM

Chinese Airlines Cancel Flights to and From Israel Amid Gaza War
Hainan Airlines and Cathay Pacific join American, Delta, United, Air France, KLM and Lufthansa in suspending air services
Oct 10, 2023 20:14 PM

U.S. Ambassador to China Praises Senate Delegation’s ‘Frank and Honest’ Talks With Xi
Six U.S. senators, led by Majority Leader Charles Schumer, also met with other top leaders, raising issues including forced tech transfers and urging China to pressure Iran not to inflame the Israel-Palestine conflict
Oct 10, 2023 18:46 PM

China Urges Swift U.S. Action After Car Crashes Into San Francisco Consulate
A spokesperson called for local authorities to promptly deal with the ‘violent attack’ by an unidentified driver who crashed a car into the consulate building Monday
Oct 10, 2023 02:54 AM

Xi and Schumer Delegation Call for Easing U.S.-China Tensions
Chinese president meets in Beijing with U.S. lawmakers led by Senate majority leader as the two nations move to stabilize relations
Oct 09, 2023 19:22 PM

China Calls for Ceasefire as Casualties Mount in Israel-Gaza Conflict
Beijing reiterates support for two-state Israel-Palestine solution in the wake of widescale fighting that has left at least 1,100 people dead
Oct 04, 2023 15:26 PM

U.S. Senate Majority Leader to Lead Delegation to China Next Week
Foreign ministry confirms that Chuck Schumer will lead a bipartisan group of senators to the country ‘in the coming days’
Oct 04, 2023 14:28 PM

Chinese National Killed in Bangkok Mall Shooting
Another citizen of China was wounded in the incident, which left two dead and six injured
Oct 02, 2023 16:58 PM

Ford Plant That Will Use CATL Battery Tech Draws Ultimatum From U.S. Lawmakers
Automaker warned that it has until Friday to turn over documents about the $3.5 billion facility, or face potential consequences such as appearing before Congress
Sep 29, 2023 18:58 PM

U.S. Thanks China for Its Help With Transit of Soldier Who Ran Off to North Korea
Beijing ‘provided necessary assistance in the spirit of humanitarianism,’ Foreign Ministry spokesperson says
Sep 25, 2023 16:20 PM

China, Syria Deepen Ties With ‘Strategic Partnership’
President Xi Jinping met Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad in Hangzhou ahead of the opening of 19th Asian Games — the latter’s first trip to China in nearly two decades
Sep 23, 2023 03:59 AM

What to Watch at the China-Hosted Asian Games
Former sports editor Yang Wang highlights five areas to watch at the Hangzhou event, including key contests, esports, and which athletes social media is swooning over
Sep 22, 2023 20:25 PM

Dozens of Chinese Nationals Deported From Indonesia for Cross-Border Telecom Fraud
The suspects are allegedly involved in over 100 ‘nude chat’ extortion cases that have been filed across the country, authorities say
Sep 22, 2023 19:26 PM

China Agrees to ‘Bridge Building’ With U.S., EU at Upcoming Climate Summit
Xie Zhenhua, China’s special envoy on climate change, says a flurry of high-level talks have paved the way for cooperation at COP28 in Dubai in November
Sep 19, 2023 19:48 PM

Corporate America Is Losing Optimism Over China, AmCham Survey Shows
Most companies flagged pressure from Washington to decouple as a concern, but their revenue expectations have stabilized and more plan to boost investment in the country