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

Oct 21, 2025 01:02 AM

Trade War Monitor, Oct. 20: The Trade War Thaw Flash-Freezes
After a brief calm, the U.S.-China rivalry has roared back to life, with new fronts opening on the high seas and in Silicon Valley, sending shockwaves through global supply chains ahead of the APEC summit
Oct 20, 2025 14:30 PM

U.S. Trade Tensions to Overshadow APEC Summit in South Korea
Leaders are gathering amid renewed tariff threats and uncertainty over U.S. President Trump’s participation in the main event
Oct 18, 2025 00:40 AM

The Week Ahead (Oct. 20-28): China to Map Out Economic Path in Key Party Plenum
The 47th ASEAN summit will be held in Malaysia, while Argentina’s midterm elections will test President Milei’s reform agenda
Oct 14, 2025 13:28 PM

ASEAN Summit to Host Trump, Finalize U.S.–Malaysia Trade Deal
Kuala Lumpur meeting will also see East Timor formally join the bloc and address regional conflicts, amid controversy over the U.S. president’s invitation
Oct 14, 2025 04:34 AM

Trade War Monitor, Oct. 13: China Stands Firm on Trade War Fronts, Targeting Minerals and U.S. Tech
Chinese traders and exporters are shrugging off the latest salvos in the U.S.-China trade war, betting that the familiar cycle of threats and de-escalation will repeat itself
Oct 13, 2025 11:13 AM

U.S. Stock Futures Rebound as Trump Softens Tone on China After Tariff Threat
President says ‘everything will be fine’ just two days after threatening 100% tariffs that wiped $2 trillion from markets, as Beijing defends its new export controls on rare earths
Oct 13, 2025 11:06 AM

Beijing Defends Rare Earth Curbs as U.S. Threatens New Tariffs
Beijing defends its export controls on key minerals as needed to safeguard peace, while accusing Washington of damaging the atmosphere for trade talks with punitive new measures
Oct 10, 2025 19:07 PM

London Police Bust Ring That Smuggled 40,000 Stolen Phones to China in a Year
The case has exposed a transnational black market that fuels street crime in London and feeds demand for electronics components in China
Oct 10, 2025 18:01 PM

Legal Scholar Who Helped Bridge U.S.-China Divide Dies at 95
Jerome Cohen pioneered the study of Chinese law in the West and played a key behind-the-scenes role in normalizing diplomatic relations
Oct 09, 2025 17:40 PM

In Depth: Actress Fan Bingbing’s Long Road Back From Tax Scandal
Her disappearance from public life sent shockwaves through China's entertainment industry. Now, with prestigious award nominations, she is proving a career can survive even the most spectacular fall from grace
Oct 08, 2025 11:25 AM

U.S. Foreign Student Arrivals Plunge Nearly 20% in August
The number of students coming from India dropped by 44% in a single month as the Trump administration tightens visa rules. The number of Chinese students has fallen 18% over the past decade
Oct 07, 2025 11:57 AM

Trade War Monitor, Oct. 6: U.S. Tariffs Drive Chinese Companies to Malaysia
Washington targets corporate subsidiaries and aims to onshore chip production, while Beijing counters by luring global talent and re-routing supply chains
Oct 07, 2025 11:45 AM

Chinese Premier to Visit North Korea for Ruling Party Anniversary
The three-day trip marks the 80th anniversary of the founding of the Workers’ Party of Korea, following an invitation from Pyongyang
Oct 06, 2025 15:48 PM

Bavarian State Opera Sees ‘Astounding’ Shift in China’s Classical Scene
As the Bavarian State Opera debuts in Shanghai, its leader Serge Dorny praises the evolution of Chinese audiences and artists, urging the nation’s arts institutions to professionalize
Sep 30, 2025 11:13 AM

U.S. Aims to Halve Reliance on Taiwan for Advanced Chips, Commerce Secretary Says
Officials from the Trump administration say the goal is for the U.S. and its allies to produce up to 50% of the advanced semiconductors it needs, citing national security risks
Sep 30, 2025 05:18 AM

Trade War Monitor, Sept. 29: China’s New Arctic Shipping Route to Bypass Geopolitical Checkpoints
While a TikTok deal and a WTO concession suggest a thaw, new U.S. tech restrictions and Chinese export controls show the rivalry is just entering a more complex phase
Sep 25, 2025 02:43 AM

China Launches 18-Day Arctic Shipping Route to Europe Amid Global Trade Turmoil
New container service from Ningbo to Britain cuts transit time by half, offering an alternative to Suez and Red Sea routes.
Sep 24, 2025 15:29 PM

China to Give Up Special Treatment in Future WTO Talks, Premier Says
In a major policy change announced at the U.N., Premier Li Qiang said China will no longer seek benefits reserved for developing nations, a move that could reshape global trade dynamics
Sep 24, 2025 04:46 AM

Poland Reopens Belarus Border, Restoring Key China-Europe Rail Route
Reopening unclogs a vital trade artery that carries 90% of EU-bound rail freight after a 10-day shutdown over security threats
Sep 23, 2025 15:07 PM

Trade War Monitor, Sept. 22: Fragile Optimism as TikTok Deal Takes Shape
A phone call between Xi and Trump signals a breakthrough on TikTok, but Beijing’s new antitrust probe into Nvidia shows the U.S.-China trade war is far from over