China’s been building up its military capacity recently, but its naval capacity has lagged a little behind — until you factor in its commercial vessels.
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China calls for end to Gulf conflict, offers to ease Southeast Asia energy crunch
China called for an end to conflict in the Gulf and said the safety of waterways should not be disturbed on Thursday, adding that it was ready to …
Why a delayed Xi-Trump summit could give China a stronger hand
US President Donald Trump’s request to delay a high-stakes summit with China’s leader Xi Jinping could work in Beijing’s favor, according to several Chinese sources familiar with the matter, …
Beijing vows more open national treatment for foreign firms
Premier Li Qiang has pledged to further open up the economy and fully implement national treatment for foreign enterprises, as the country seeks to reassure the outside world amid rising global trade …
Pentagon works with U.S. rare earths company to counter China’s dominance
The Trump administration is working with a U.S. company to challenge China’s dominance over rare earth elements. The metals are essential for components in smartphones, robotics, fighter jets, and …
Trump says U.S. shipbuilding is in a crisis as it lags far behind China
China rolls out over 1,000 cargo ships a year, while the U.S. – maybe three. The Trump administration has called this a crisis with both economic and national security risks.
Inside the only direct train from Beijing to North Korea
CNN’s Justin Robertson boards the rare train linking Beijing to Pyongyang, offering a glimpse at one of the few routes into the isolated country.
Shenzhen’s rapid rise offers good path to win trade, overseas markets
Seen in this light, Shenzhen offers a lens on broader trends in China’s export sector. The role of foreign-invested enterprises can be discerned within China’s export sector. According to customs data …
China signals broader market access, trade rebalancing in pitch to global business
China signals new steps to open its economy, rebalance trade and revive foreign investment amid US/EU tensions—see key takeaways for global firms …
China signals openness to foreign firms amid global trade strains
China Development Forum serves as a platform for Beijing to promote its economic trajectory and investment opportunities to foreign business leaders, Chinese officials, economists and academics.
AIA’s Finance Chief Says China Business Growth Ramping Up
AIA Group Ltd. Chief Financial Officer Garth Jones said the insurer is seeing strong momentum in Chinese business growth despite the challenges to Asia’s largest economy.
Trump confirms delay of Xi meeting in Beijing as China ‘maintains communication.’
Citing Iran, US president pushes back highly anticipated summit ‘five or six weeks’ while top diplomat Wang Yi indicates ceasefire efforts …
China vows to continue opening its economy amid trade tensions with U.S.
China has reached a temporary truce with the U.S. on trade. The world’s second-biggest economy reported a record $1.2 trillion trade surplus for 2025.
