The U.S.-China trade relationship: What’s behind the competition?

The world’s two biggest economies are facing considerable trade tensions, with implications for the global economy, supply chains, and trading system.

The Iran War Is Starting to Expose Cracks in China’s Economy

China’s strategic reserves of oil and natural gas have insulated it somewhat, but its manufacturing-based economy is beginning to falter.

Taiwan says China sanctions on European arms makers will not hit weapons sourcing

Taiwan's defence minister downplayed on Monday the impact of Chinese sanctions on seven European companies over arms sales to the island, saying it was not the first time

The Iran war has the world buying more clean energy. China stands to benefit the most

The war in Iran has sent oil-starved countries scrambling for fuel. Many are opting for energy alternatives — and turning to the renewables king of the planet: China.

Ecuador signs $1.7 billion mining deal with China's CMOC Group

Ecuador signed a mining contract with the local subsidiary ​of China's CMOC Group for the Los ‌Cangrejos mining project, Ecuador's energy ministry said on Monday, putting the total expected investment at more ​than $1.
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China Conducts Live-Fire Drills Near Luzon as U.S.-Philippines Balikatan Exercises Expand

China recently carried out military drills, including live-fire exercises, in waters east of Luzon Island in the Philippines, highlighting rising tensions in the South China Sea. The announcement came as the United

China industrial profits jump 15.8% in March, fueled by AI and chip boom despite oil shock risks

Rising global oil prices have begun seeping into the domestic economy, squeezing margins for manufacturers dependent on imported raw materials.

At UN, China denounces Japan and EU over South China Sea remarks

China denounced remarks by Japan and ​the European Union about the South China Sea at a U.N. Security Council meeting on ‌Monday and accused Tokyo of provocative behavior in the Taiwan Strait and planning military expansion.