Top American and Chinese trade negotiators are meeting this week in Beijing for a series of high-stakes discussions aimed at easing tensions between the world’s two largest economies ahead of a planned summit between former U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. The talks come at a critical moment, with both sides seeking […]
The Italian government has asked the European Commission for clarification over what it describes as inconsistencies and procedural concerns in Brussels’ handling of Italy’s “golden power” regulations, which allow Rome to veto or impose conditions on foreign investments deemed critical to national interests. In a letter sent to EU Internal Market Commissioner Thierry Breton this […]
A new academic study has found that China is increasingly using religion as a soft-power tool to court Taiwanese worshippers, part of a wider campaign to win hearts and minds across the Taiwan Strait. The report, released this week by a Taiwan-based research institute, details how Beijing has intensified its outreach to Taiwanese pilgrims, sponsoring […]
The chairman of mining giant BHP, Ken MacKenzie, has downplayed growing tensions between the United States and China over access to critical minerals, describing the standoff as little more than “geopolitical muscle-flexing.” Speaking at a business forum in Sydney, MacKenzie argued that while both superpowers are racing to secure supplies of essential resources like lithium, […]
In a groundbreaking underwater archaeological discovery, Chinese researchers have uncovered a series of centuries old shipwrecks off the coast of Fujian, shedding new light on the vibrant maritime trade that once linked the East to the West. Dubbed a “treasure trove” by officials from China’s National Cultural Heritage Administration, the site includes dozens of ancient […]
Airbus has launched a second final assembly line for its A320 family aircraft in Tianjin, reinforcing its long-term commitment to China and stepping up global production capacity for its best-selling narrowbody jets. The new line, located within the existing Airbus Tianjin site, is part of the European aerospace giant’s strategy to meet soaring global demand, […]
China has unveiled its latest military advancement, the GJ-X stealth drone, signaling a significant shift in the balance of power across the Pacific and deepening strategic concerns for the United States and its allies. The GJ-X, showcased this week at a state sponsored defense exhibition, boasts radar-evading capabilities, extended range, and autonomous strike features. Defense […]
Sources aboard East Asian policymaking circles say China is exploring a three‑way currency swap agreement with Japan and South Korea as a countermeasure to the escalating tariff pressures from the United States. The proposed mechanism would allow central banks in the three nations to lend one another their respective currencies in times of fiscal stress, […]
Former U.S. President Donald Trump is facing mounting criticism from international observers and foreign policy experts, who argue that his diplomatic legacy has left the United States increasingly isolated on the global stage particularly in Asia. Critics point to a string of controversial decisions during Trump’s presidency, including trade wars with China, withdrawal from international […]
China on Monday sharply criticized the United States for what it called “malicious smears” regarding its activities in the South China Sea, accusing Washington of being the primary force undermining peace and stability in the region. Speaking at a press briefing, Wang Wenbin, spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said recent U.S. statements […]
