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

Mar 04, 2026 16:43 PM

China Says U.S., Israeli Strikes Derail Iran Nuclear Talks
Chinese foreign minister tells counterpart Gideon Sa’ar that force will only create new problems and urges an immediate halt to hostilities
Mar 03, 2026 18:49 PM

Interview: After Khamenei, Iran’s Future Rests With the Revolutionary Guard
A veteran Middle East analyst says regime collapse is far from certain after the ‘decapitation’ strike — and warns that fragmentation, not victory, may be the region’s next danger
Mar 03, 2026 01:30 AM

China Urges U.S. and Israel to Halt Iran War, Warns Against Regional Spread
Foreign Minister Wang Yi calls counterparts in Iran, Oman and France, warning attacks risk wider Middle East war
Mar 02, 2026 16:20 PM

Chinese National Killed in Tehran as Beijing Hastens Evacuations
Foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning criticizes U.S. and Israeli military actions as unauthorized; more than 3,000 Chinese nationals have fled the country
Mar 02, 2026 15:20 PM

China and Russia Condemn U.S.-Israeli Strikes on Iran
In a call with Russia’s Lavrov, Beijing’s top diplomat calls killing of Iranian leader ‘unacceptable’ and warns the Middle East is facing a ‘dangerous abyss’
Mar 01, 2026 12:19 PM

Chinese Nationals Scramble to Leave Iran Following Surprise Airstrikes
Embassy warns citizens to evacuate as students face cancelled flights and dangerous overland journeys; business owners take a wait-and-see approach
Feb 27, 2026 21:18 PM

Analysis: Germany Returns to Pragmatism on China, Even as Derisking Looms
Analysts say Chancellor Merz is steering Germany back to ‘Merkel-style’ pragmatism with China, prioritizing stability and trade despite ongoing disputes over subsidies and tariffs
Feb 27, 2026 20:45 PM

Beijing Offers to Mediate Clashes Between Pakistan and Afghanistan
Foreign Ministry says current fighting is more intense than in the past and offers to help mediate between the neighbors
Feb 27, 2026 20:15 PM

China Urges Citizens to Leave Iran as Security Risks Mount
Beijing advised against travel to Iran and said diplomats in neighboring countries are assisting departures by air and land
Feb 27, 2026 19:55 PM

U.S. Weighs Cost of Stripping China’s Permanent Normal Trade Status
The investigation, requested following a directive from Trump, will assess the consequences of subjecting Chinese goods to significantly higher duties
Feb 26, 2026 15:18 PM

Merz Calls for ‘Open Dialogue’ With Beijing as Trade Deficit Widens
Berlin and Beijing sign cooperation documents as the chancellor arrives with a large business delegation and raises concerns over trade rules and currency
Feb 25, 2026 23:31 PM

Xi Urges Deeper Strategic Trust in Talks With Germany’s Merz
Chinese leader calls for balancing competition and cooperation as global order faces its biggest shifts since World War II
Feb 25, 2026 13:57 PM

Analysis: Japan’s New Leader Navigates a High-Stakes Balancing Act Between China and the U.S.
Fresh off a landslide election win, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi must weigh aggressive defense reforms against the reality of U.S. transactionalism and Chinese anger
Feb 24, 2026 14:51 PM

Li Ka-Shing’s Port Empire Hit by Forced Takeover Amid Panama Legal Dispute
Authorities enforce Supreme Court ruling to oust Li Ka-shing’s firm from Balboa and Cristobal terminals, appointing European rivals as interim operators
Feb 20, 2026 11:42 AM

Former South Korean President Yoon Gets Life Term Over Martial Law Attempt
A Seoul court rules Yoon Suk-yeol’s 2024 martial law declaration amounted to insurrection, rejecting his claim that it was merely a warning amid political deadlock.
Feb 19, 2026 01:42 AM

French Police Break Up 10 Million Euro Louvre Ticket Scam Targeting Chinese Tourists
Nine suspects, including museum staff and tour guides, are charged in a decade-long scheme that allegedly reused valid tickets and siphoned millions from the Paris landmark
Feb 19, 2026 01:02 AM

Xi Tells Iowa Friends People Are Key to China-U.S. Ties
In a Lunar New Year letter, Chinese leader recalls 1985 visit and stresses youth and grassroots exchanges as stabilizing force in strained relations
Feb 16, 2026 12:07 PM

China Adds U.K., Canada to Visa-Free List in Travel Push
Citizens from both nations can enter for up to 30 days starting Tuesday, following recent visits by Prime Ministers Keir Starmer and Mark Carney
Feb 16, 2026 09:00 AM

Interview: Graham Allison Sees ‘Mutual Deterrence’ Stabilizing China-U.S. Relations
The Harvard scholar suggests that Washington’s inability to bully Beijing without suffering equal damage has created a paradox: a terrifying but stable equilibrium
Feb 15, 2026 11:42 AM

China Pledges Zero Tariffs for 53 African Nations as Trade Volumes Hit Record Highs
The move covers nearly all African countries with diplomatic ties to Beijing and comes as the Trump administration pushes reciprocal levies on global partners