New rules of expansion: Chinese firms urged to ‘go local’ as they chase sales abroad
As dwindling domestic profits push more Chinese firms onto the global stage, industry titans – forerunners who know…
US’ Rubio says China profited from Venezuela’s collapse through cut-price oil
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio accused China of profiting from Venezuela’s long-running economic collapse by securing discounted…
Pentagon eyes expanded role for South Korea-based US forces to help deter China
The Pentagon has signalled a shift for US forces in South Korea, pushing them to expand their role…
My Take | How to prevent war with China: return Taiwan to the mainland
A publisher kindly offered me an opportunity to interview Eyck Freymann, a Hoover Fellow at Stanford University, and…
Taiwan’s omission from Trump’s new defence strategy raises alarm as China conducts sorties near island
The absence of any mention of Taiwan in Washington’s new defence strategy document has raised concerns in Taipei,…
Opinion | China’s deflation near-miss isn’t the economic story of 2025
China did not slip into outright deflation last year and that in itself matters. When weak global demand,…
China’s visa-free waivers spark Korean travel boom, underpin tourism revival
For Choi Yu-jin, a 31-year-old Seoul-based fashion designer, the perfect getaway requires three elements: value, spotless streetscapes and…
China’s factory activity contracts in January on weak domestic demand
China’s factory activity faltered in January as weak domestic demand dragged down production at the start of the…
Trump’s moves push US allies to reset with China
BRUSSELS (AP) — Chinese President Xi Jinping has had a busy few weeks receiving Western allies seeking warmer…
US defence strategy omission raises alarm in Taiwan over Trump’s intentions
Taiwan’s absence from the United States’ newly released 2026 National Defence Strategy has fuelled fresh debate on the…
Trump slams UK, Canada as both explore closer ties with Beijing
US President Donald Trump threatened Britain and Canada over their deepening of relations with China, after both countries’…
Senate bills remind Trump that Taiwan remains a priority before key Xi meeting in April
A key US congressional panel on Thursday advanced four Taiwan-related bills aimed at strengthening the island’s energy security,…