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

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
Dec 06, 2025 00:13 AM

China, U.S. Trade Chiefs Discuss Ways to Boost Cooperation
Video call between He Lifeng and U.S. economic officials focuses on consensus implementation and strategic cooperation
Dec 05, 2025 19:09 PM

In Depth: Global Climate Summit Ends in Disarray as U.S. Absence Upends Talks
A weak deal in Brazil marks a low point for diplomacy at the event, with failures on fossil fuels and adaptation funding revealing deep divisions in a new world order
Dec 05, 2025 17:13 PM

A ‘Meeting of Civilizations’: Xi Reaffirms China-France Ties on a Grand Scale
During an informal meeting with Emmanuel Macron at an ancient irrigation system, President Xi Jinping cast the relationship as a dialogue between two "brilliant civilizations," drawing on Chinese philosophy to highlight a shared spirit of perseverance and independence
Dec 04, 2025 16:54 PM

Xi Pledges $100 Million for Palestinians, Urges Ukraine Peace in Macron Talks
During a state visit by the French president, China’s leader announced the aid package and reiterated calls for a negotiated end to the Ukraine war, as both leaders aimed to showcase a stable relationship amid global friction
Dec 02, 2025 13:35 PM

Academic Freedom Under Threat From Donor Pressure, Scholars Warn
Gaza protests have exposed how financial and political pressures are stifling speech on U.S. campuses, panelists at an education summit said
Dec 01, 2025 13:17 PM

Global Education Summit Shifts Tone on AI, Rewards Human-Centric Tech
An Armenian non-profit won a $500,000 prize for its AI learning platform, as the WISE conference emphasized values over tech hype
Nov 24, 2025 23:57 PM

Xi, Trump Discuss Taiwan and Ukraine in Phone Call Following Busan Summit
Chinese president emphasizes Taiwan’s status as part of post-war order while leaders commit to implementing consensus reached in South Korea last month
Nov 22, 2025 03:16 AM

China Kicks Off Major Upgrade for Historic Tanzania-Zambia Railway
$1.4 billion upgrade aims to boost freight capacity twelvefold and create 20,000 jobs along the historic corridor
Nov 19, 2025 12:51 PM

China Says Japan ‘Unqualified’ for U.N. Security Council Seat
Beijing’s U.N. envoy blasts Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s comments on Taiwan, escalating diplomatic friction between the two nations
Nov 17, 2025 05:09 AM

Cover Story: How China Unlocked Simandou to Reshape the Global Iron Ore Trade
China, Rio Tinto and a shipping tycoon unite to bring to life Simandou, West Africa’s long-dormant ‘Pilbara killer’
Nov 14, 2025 18:10 PM

In Depth: China’s Pharma Pioneers in Africa Dig In for the Long Haul
Lured by a vast, underserved market, Chinese drug and medical device companies are learning that success in Africa requires more than just capital
Nov 14, 2025 03:29 AM

China’s Battery Firms Urged to Proceed Cautiously with Overseas Expansion Amid Policy Uncertainty
SVOLT says labor costs in Germany run five times higher than in China as weakening demand and uncertain policy threaten billions in planned capacity