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

Nov 10, 2025 16:59 PM

India Navigates U.S. Trade Pressure and Domestic Reforms
A top economic adviser discusses tariff negotiations, the slow progress on manufacturing goals, and warming but wary relations with China
Nov 06, 2025 19:09 PM

China Mourns Death of North Korean ‘Old Friend’ Kim Yong Nam
Beijing pays tribute to the veteran diplomat who served three generations of the Kim dynasty, highlighting the enduring and complex relationship between the two allies
Nov 04, 2025 03:36 AM

China Resumes Group Tours to Canada After Years of Frozen Ties
Move follows first meeting between Chinese and Canadian leaders in eight years and signals a thaw in strained relations
Nov 04, 2025 03:32 AM

Trade War Monitor, Nov. 3: Sweeping Truce Pauses U.S.-China Economic Conflict
The deal provides relief for farmers and shippers but buys Washington time to build new rare earth supply chains, signaling the strategic rivalry is far from over
Nov 03, 2025 13:22 PM

Tomiichi Murayama, Japan PM Who Apologized for Wartime Aggression, Dies at 101
Tomiichi Murayama’s 17-month premiership was rocked by natural disaster and domestic terrorism, but the socialist leader left his mark on history with a landmark 1995 statement offering an unambiguous apology for Japan’s wartime aggression
Nov 03, 2025 13:11 PM

China, South Korea Vow to Deepen Economic Ties, Speed Up Trade Talks
Chinese President Xi Jinping and his South Korean counterpart Lee Jae Myung pledged to strengthen their strategic partnership, accelerate free-trade talks and boost cooperation in emerging tech sectors like AI
Nov 03, 2025 12:47 PM

China Sees ‘Stable Period’ for U.S. Ties After Xi-Trump Summit
Following the APEC summit in South Korea, China’s foreign minister highlights diplomatic progress with the U.S. and Asian neighbors while positioning Beijing as a champion of free trade ahead of hosting next year’s forum
Nov 03, 2025 04:30 AM

Cover Story: Nobel Laureate Mokyr on AI, Innovation and the Uneasy Marriage of Tech and State
The economic historian discusses the rapid rise of technology and says he would like China to go as fast and as far as it can
Oct 31, 2025 23:34 PM

Xi, Carney Agree to Reboot China-Canada Ties at APEC Meeting
Meeting marks a potential turning point in years of strained relations as both sides pledge to restore trust and cooperation
Oct 31, 2025 20:33 PM

In Depth: Busan Summit Sets Course for New U.S.-China Equilibrium
In their first meeting in six years, Xi and Trump forge a one-year truce on tariffs and export controls, steering the world’s two largest economies toward a pragmatic “G2” equilibrium while long-term tech and trade rivalries persist.
Oct 31, 2025 18:02 PM

Race for Rare Earths Heats Up as Lynas Plans New Malaysia Facility
A new $106 million plant aims to create a non-Chinese supply of minerals key to defense and tech, while Washington builds a minerals alliance to counter Beijing’s export controls
Oct 31, 2025 03:17 AM

Caixin Explains: China-U.S. Rare Earth Truce Buys Time as Washington Hunts New Supply Chains
Beijing and Washington agreed to suspend new export controls for a year, easing tensions while the U.S. accelerates efforts to secure alternative mineral sources
Oct 30, 2025 19:25 PM

U.S., China Reach Broad Truce to Ease Trade War
Chinese President Xi Jinping and his U.S. counterpart Donald Trump agreed to a wide-ranging trade truce after a longer-than-expected summit in South Korea. The deal includes tariff reductions, boosts to U.S. farm exports, and a pause on new trade restrictions
Oct 29, 2025 16:03 PM

Xi to Meet Trump in South Korea to Discuss Bilateral Ties
The summit in Busan, South Korea, follows a call between the two countries’ top diplomats and recent trade talks that resulted in a framework consensus
Oct 28, 2025 03:28 AM

Wang Yi, Rubio Hold Phone Call as China, U.S. Seek to Steady Relations
The two top diplomats discussed recent trade talks and agreed that dialogue remains key to resolving economic tensions and preparing for possible high-level meetings
Oct 28, 2025 03:21 AM

Trade War Monitor, Oct. 27: China, U.S. Near Trade Deal Ahead of APEC Summit
A threatened 100% tariff hike is off the table after negotiators reached a “basic consensus,” clearing the path for Presidents Trump and Xi to finalize an agreement in South Korea
Oct 27, 2025 17:52 PM

Trump to Attend Supreme Court Hearing in High-Stakes Tariff Case
The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear a challenge to President Trump’s use of an emergency-powers law to impose tariffs on China, Canada and Mexico. Trump has said he plans to attend the arguments, a first for a sitting president
Oct 27, 2025 12:47 PM

China, U.S. Reach Basic Consensus in Kuala Lumpur Trade Talks Ahead of Leaders’ Summit
Negotiators have agreed on a framework to address disputes over tariffs, shipbuilding, and export controls, pending domestic approval, after two days of talks in Malaysia
Oct 24, 2025 18:03 PM

Reporter’s Notebook: How Buying a Media Company Catapulted Masayoshi Son Into the U.S. Tech Scene
Long before SoftBank became a global investment powerhouse, a then-obscure Masayoshi Son made a pivotal move in 1995. His acquisition of tech publisher Ziff-Davis gave him the access and intelligence to break into the U.S. tech circle, paving the way for legendary bets on Yahoo and Alibaba
Oct 23, 2025 15:46 PM

China, U.S. to Resume Trade Talks in Malaysia This Week
Vice Premier He Lifeng will lead a Chinese delegation for a four-day meeting with U.S. counterparts to address key issues in the bilateral trade relationship