China is fine-tuning its policies aimed at revving up its economy as it braces for an uncertain future in relations with the United States under President-elect Donald Trump.
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China’s ban on key high-tech materials could have broad impact on industries, economy
China has banned exports of key materials used for a wide range of products, including smartphones, electric vehicles, radar systems and CT scanners, swiping back at Washington after it expanded expor
What China’s critical mineral ban means for the US
The nation has signaled it’s prepared to hit back harder still, in ways that could inflict serious economic pain on its biggest economic rival.
Taiwan’s leader calls on China to refrain from threats ahead of expected military drills
Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te has called on China to “open its arms rather than raise its fists” as he wraps up his first overseas tour since taking office in May.
US, Japan and Philippine forces jointly patrol in South China Sea after hostilities involving China
The United States has deployed a reconnaissance aircraft while Japan and the Philippines sent navy ships in a joint patrol in the disputed South China Sea two days after the allied forces condemned actions by…
Can Trump Split China and Russia?
Details about Trump’s “peace plan” for Ukraine are scarce, and senior Russian officials have limited their public comments about its potential. But even before getting into a formal conversation with Trump, the Kremlin needs to…
Ahead of expected war games, Taiwan urges China to ‘unclench its fists’
Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te urged China on Friday to “unclench its fists” and not take any unilateral actions, saying ahead of expected Chinese war games around the island that Beijing would not win any respect…
China seeks feedback on draft guidelines to measure steel sector emissions
China is seeking public feedback on new guidelines for the reporting of greenhouse gas emissions from the steel industry, the environment ministry said on Friday, part of efforts to prepare mills for their entry into…
Dwarfed by China in shipbuilding, US looks to build its defense base to fend off war
U.S. lawmakers and experts warn that the U.S. severely lags behind China in shipbuilding capacity and urge action to build up the country’s ability to develop and produce weapons and other defense supplies to avoid…
China solicits public feedback on guidelines for steel sector greenhouse gas emissions
China is soliciting public feedback on guidelines for accounting and reporting corporate greenhouse gas emissions in the steel industry, the country’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment said on …
Trump says he picks former Senator David Perdue to be ambassador to China
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said on Thursday he has chosen former Senator David Perdue to be ambassador to China.
Beijing opens door for Nepali orthodox tea
A few tea enterprises, including orthodox producer Gorkha Tea Estate in Ilam, haveregistered their products for export with the General Administration of Customs of China.
World trusts Beijing as mediator for resolving conflicts peacefully
As a responsible major country, China has proved to be an active mediator in numerous international and regional conflicts, a promoter of peace and a firm defender of security.