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

Jan 16, 2026 18:58 PM

Philippines Waives Visas for Chinese Travelers to Boost Tourism
New policy grants 14-day visa-free access to main airports, aiming to catch up with gains made by Malaysia and Singapore
Jan 15, 2026 20:42 PM

Iran Tells China Domestic Unrest Was Incited by ‘Foreign Forces’
Tehran says it is prepared for foreign interference but remains open to dialogue, as China’s foreign minister Wang Yi warns against a return to the ‘law of the jungle’
Jan 15, 2026 12:01 PM

Analysis: Global Universities Face a Fiscal Reckoning as Deficits Mount
Falling subsidies, an ‘enrollment cliff’ and rising costs are forcing institutions from the U.K. to China to cut staff and consolidate programs
Jan 15, 2026 02:39 AM

Crane Collapse on Thai Passenger Train Kills 22
Accident at Thai-Chinese rail site adds scrutiny to delayed project; rescue hampered by sealed cabins
Jan 09, 2026 15:23 PM

Tetsuzo Fuwa, Former Japanese Communist Party Leader Who Mended Ties With Beijing, Dies at 95
The long-time theoretician and political heavyweight normalized relations with the Communist Party of China after a 32-year freeze and transformed the JCP into an independent parliamentary force
Jan 07, 2026 19:27 PM

Prabowo’s Resource Crackdown Hits Chinese Investors in Indonesia
The new administration has effectively nationalized 4.1 million hectares of land — an area the size of the Netherlands — sending warning tremors through supply chains and Chinese investors in the nickel belt
Jan 06, 2026 18:17 PM

Hoarding, Inflation and Fear: Venezuela Plunges into Uncertainty After U.S. Raid
Chinese expats recount the night of strikes in Caracas as the removal of the president has triggered immediate economic shockwaves, with food prices jumping 50% in two days
Jan 06, 2026 15:49 PM

China Vows to Safeguard Economic Interests in Venezuela Amid U.S. Intervention
Beijing demands the release of the Venezuelan leader but draws a hard line on its investments, stating that ‘practical cooperation’ between the two nations is protected by law and must continue
Jan 04, 2026 15:03 PM

China Demands U.S. Release Venezuelan President Maduro and Wife
Foreign ministry spokesperson says Washington violated international law and U.N. Charter in forcibly removing Venezuelan leader
Jan 04, 2026 12:03 PM

China Issues Travel Warning for Venezuela Following U.S. Strikes
Foreign ministry advises citizens to stay away after Washington launches airstrikes and announces the arrest of Nicolas Maduro on narcotics charges
Jan 04, 2026 11:55 AM

Beijing Slams U.S. Detention of Venezuela’s Maduro as ‘Hegemonic’
Foreign ministry calls the operation a violation of international law after Trump announced the detention of Nicolás Maduro
Dec 31, 2025 11:36 AM

Year in Review: Trump’s ‘G2’ Moment Signals a World Resorting Around Washington and Beijing
The U.S. president’s embrace of a bipolar world order caps a year defined by European power shifts, Asian leadership turmoil and Latin America’s conservative turn
Dec 29, 2025 18:27 PM

China Hosts Cambodia and Thailand to Cement Key Cease-Fire
Foreign ministers and military officials meet in Yunnan to enforce a Dec. 27 agreement ending border clashes
Dec 29, 2025 17:58 PM

Japan Plans to Quintuple Visa Fees for Foreigners to Curb Overtourism
Proposal would bring fees in line with U.S. and Europe, yet it lands hardest on Chinese visitors who must apply through designated agencies, amplifying costs even before service fees
Dec 19, 2025 19:09 PM

In Depth: AI Enters the Classroom, Sparking a Debate Over the Soul of Education
As schools rush to adopt new technologies, educators at a global summit in Doha discuss whether artificial intelligence is a partner or a peril
Dec 17, 2025 16:13 PM

Analysis: Beijing’s Trillion-Dollar Surplus Shows Limits of U.S. Levers
A record trade figure, achieved despite high tariffs, reveals how China has adapted by rerouting supply chains and shifting to high-end exports, posing a complex challenge for Washington
Dec 11, 2025 17:33 PM

Chinese Scientists in AI and Deep Sea Studies Named to Nature’s Top 10 List
Notably, six of the ten honorees are women, highlighting their leadership roles in public health, neuroscience, immunology and global governance
Dec 09, 2025 15:20 PM

Thailand Strikes Cambodia With F-16s as Border Conflict Escalates
Airstrikes follow two days of clashes that shattered a recent cease-fire, forcing hundreds of thousands to evacuate
Dec 09, 2025 13:47 PM

U.S. to Allow Nvidia H200 Chip Exports to China With 25% Cut
U.S. President Donald Trump says the move supports U.S. jobs and taxpayers, though stiffer restrictions remain on the most advanced processors
Dec 08, 2025 15:54 PM

China Rejects Japan’s Protest Over Alleged ‘Radar Lock-On’ Incident
Tokyo lodged a strong protest after its F-15s were allegedly targeted by Chinese jets, but Beijing rejected the claim and accused Japan of stoking regional tensions