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Members of the Chinese delegation leave a residence where trade talks between the US and China are taking place, in Geneva on Saturday. Photo: Reuters
US-China trade war

US-China ‘strike deal’ after marathon trade talks, Trump’s top negotiator says

China’s government remained silent immediately after two days of talks aimed at ending increasingly bitter trade war with the US.

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Brazil

Brazil’s Lula arrives in China as Beijing decries ‘bullying’ of Latin America

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China-Africa relations

More Chinese energy investments in Africa are going to renewables, report finds

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China-Africa relations

China hosts delegation of 100 African military officers to strengthen ties

Young and mid-career African officers from 40 countries will be trained in PLA basics, China’s military system and technology models.

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The young and mid-career African military officers are in China to visit top military academies around the country. Photo: The National University of Defence Technology
The young and mid-career African military officers are in China to visit top military academies around the country. Photo: The National University of Defence Technology
China-India relations

China’s call for peace comes hours before India, Pakistan agree to ceasefire

Beijing expresses ‘deep concern’ over escalation, with Donald Trump posting hours later about ‘full and immediate ceasefire’ mediated by US.

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China-EU relations

China is the ‘elephant in the room’ as EU scrutinises US trade deal with Britain

European officials are studying the agreement for signs of how Trump might cajole them into adopting tougher policies on China.

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China-EU relations

Why EU-China stability is key in a world order ‘under constant attack’

Former top European official Charles Michel says there is room for Brussels to work with Beijing in various areas.

Charles Michel, president of the European Council from 2019 to 2024, says tensions could arise out of the EU and China’s different traditions, cultures and political systems but “stability and predictability is in everyone’s interests”. Photo: AFP
Charles Michel, president of the European Council from 2019 to 2024, says tensions could arise out of the EU and China’s different traditions, cultures and political systems but “stability and predictability is in everyone’s interests”. Photo: AFP
US-China trade war

Trump calls day one of crunch talks in Geneva ‘a very good meeting’

Analysts predict a wide range of outcomes for the first round of US-China dialogue, from a ‘soft deal’ to a mutually acrimonious departure.

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US-China relations

Yalta 2.0? Why Trump, Xi and Putin didn’t meet to carve up the world

The US president’s tariff war and his Ukraine policy are advancing China’s and Russia’s visions of a multipolar international order.

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US-China trade war

US-China trade talks in Switzerland unlikely to yield breakthrough: analysts

Instead, top officials are expected to focus on frameworks, minutiae and setting boundaries with an agreement merely to meet again.

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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent awaits a meeting between Switzerland and the United States in Geneva, Switzerland, on Friday. Photo: Handout via Reuters
China-Russia relations

United in Moscow, China and Russia spurn talk of a Trump ‘reverse Nixon’

The presidents of the two countries take aim at the US and its allies, accusing them of undermining peace and stability.

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Chinese President Xi Jinping (left) and Russian President Vladimir Putin have put on a united front in Moscow this week. Photo: AP
Chinese President Xi Jinping (left) and Russian President Vladimir Putin have put on a united front in Moscow this week. Photo: AP
US-China trade war

Trump says 80% tariff on China imports ‘seems right’ ahead of high-level talks

Decision is ‘up to’ US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, American president adds, without elaborating.

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Electric & new energy vehicles

Chinese EV brands are coming for Hyundai, Kia on their home turf

Success in the Hyundai-dominated country could burnish the image of Chinese-made EVs globally, analysts say.

China-EU relations

In Europe, Xi Jinping’s Russia trip casts a shadow over China’s charm offensive

China celebrates 50 years of diplomatic relations with the European Union as the Chinese leader attends Vladimir Putin’s military parade.

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China’s President Xi Jinping arrives for his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin on May 8. Russia marks the 80th anniversary of the victory in World War II over Nazi Germany and its allies on May 9. Photo: EPA-EFE
China-Russia relations

Why some Chinese academics say it’s time to rethink WWII history

The ‘Western-centric’ view of events plays down the role of Chinese forces in defeating fascism, one observer says.

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The Aviation Martyr Memorial in in the eastern Chinese city of Nanjing pays tribute to those who died in battles against Japan during World War II. Photo: AFP
The Aviation Martyr Memorial in in the eastern Chinese city of Nanjing pays tribute to those who died in battles against Japan during World War II. Photo: AFP
US-China relations

China and Russia accuse US of raising nuclear war risk, vow to respond jointly

Statement decries US initiatives including expansion of security alliances, development of ‘Golden Dome’ and sharing of nuclear technology.

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China's military weapons

India says it targeted Pakistan’s radar amid speculation it was made in China

Islamabad described as having tried to ‘engage a number of military targets’ in India and getting ‘neutralised’ by New Delhi.

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US-China relations

How will China remember US scholar Joseph Nye, the father of ‘soft power’?

Observers say that while Nye’s ideas were widely praised in China, his attitude towards Beijing was not as friendly as believed.

The late Joseph Nye, shown here at a meeting in New Delhi in 2011, is remembered as one of Beijing’s favourite American academics, despite his sometimes outspoken criticism of Chinese leaders. Photo: AFP
The late Joseph Nye, shown here at a meeting in New Delhi in 2011, is remembered as one of Beijing’s favourite American academics, despite his sometimes outspoken criticism of Chinese leaders. Photo: AFP
China-Russia relations

China and Russia v the West in the geostrategic battle for WWII history

A series of military parades will take place around the globe, with each country sending a different message about the international order.

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China-India relations

China ‘will back’ Pakistan, ‘expects’ US to support India amid rising tensions

While the two powers are unlikely to get directly involved, each one has deepening ties on either side of the conflict.

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US-China trade war

China’s top negotiator strikes bullish tone on economy ahead of US trade talks

Vice-Premier He Lifeng said China’s economy was ‘off to a good start’ this year as he prepared for a highly anticipated meeting with US officials.

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Vice-Premier He Lifeng will lead the Chinese delegation set to meet with US officials to discuss a trade deal in Switzerland this weekend. Photo: Reuters
China-Russia relations

China, Russia have ‘special responsibility’ to stand up to power politics: Xi

Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin meet in Moscow for their first face-to-face talks this year.

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China’s President Xi Jinping and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin arrive for their talks at the Kremlin on Thursday. Photo: AFP
China’s President Xi Jinping and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin arrive for their talks at the Kremlin on Thursday. Photo: AFP
China-India relations

Why India’s strikes on Pakistan challenge China’s peacemaker role

Analysts say Beijing isn’t likely to take the lead on negotiations between the neighbours given its ‘very good relations’ with Islamabad.

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China-Russia relations

Xi Jinping’s Russia visit to strengthen bonds, test Europe relations

Chinese leader’s Moscow visit adds ‘symbolic’ weight to growing Kremlin friendship as Beijing seeks closer ties with Europe amid Ukraine war, analysts say.

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China-Germany relations

China-Germany ties enter ‘new chapter’, President Xi says in congratulating Merz

China’s president tells new chancellor their countries’ relationship can ‘guide China-EU cooperation in the right direction’.

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz speaks during the handover ceremony at the Chancellery in Berlin on Tuesday. The new German government is expected to be formed between the Union parties of Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and Christian Social Union (CSU) and the coalition partner, Social Democratic Party (SPD). Photo: EPA-EFE
Open Questions series

Scholar Jing Qian on right-sizing China’s economy in the age of Trump

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US-China rivalry doesn’t have to be a zero-sum game: Jessica Chen Weiss

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Illustration: Victor Sanjinez

China’s rise, potential recession, no WWIII yet: 11 key interviews from 2024

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Why eco-warrior Ma Jun sees hope for China’s role in Cop29 amid US uncertainty

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Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

Historian on why we aren’t heading towards WWIII yet and how wars have changed

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Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

Scholar Jing Qian on right-sizing China’s economy in the age of Trump

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Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

US-China rivalry doesn’t have to be a zero-sum game: Jessica Chen Weiss

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Illustration: Victor Sanjinez

China’s rise, potential recession, no WWIII yet: 11 key interviews from 2024

Illustration: Victor Sanjinez

Why eco-warrior Ma Jun sees hope for China’s role in Cop29 amid US uncertainty

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Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

Historian on why we aren’t heading towards WWIII yet and how wars have changed

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