Apple built the world’s most valuable business on top of China. Now it has to answer to the Chinese government.
Senate advances a rare bipartisan deal on countering China
The nascent agreement, backed by President Joe Biden, is a bright spot for a chamber that has grown increasingly partisan in recent years.
Biden: U.S. to Share More Coronavirus Vaccine Supply Than Russia, China
The president said the U.S. will share a total of 80 million doses with the world, noting that the number is substantially higher than pledges from Russia or China.
China stocks climb, but Taiwan equities tumble as rising COVID-19 cases force fresh restrictions
Global equities kicked off trading on Monday with a mixed session in Asia. Taiwan stocks took a hit from fresh pandemic restrictions, while Chinese stocks gained.
Will Uzbekistan cotton reap the benefits of Xinjiang’s alleged labour abuses?
Not so long ago, the Central Asian nation was battling an international boycott of the crop. Now it could be a preferred supplier for brands turning their back on the Chinese region.
China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway: Who is going to pay
The elusive China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway project has been spoken about since before Chinese President Xi Jinping unveiled his grand vision for th …
US ready to pull troops from Philippines ‘in months’ if no new VFA: expert
Warning over the Visiting Forces Agreement comes as the Philippine-US alliance in the South China Sea is described as a ‘paper tiger’.
Philippines’ Duterte issues gag order on cabinet over South China Sea spat
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte barred his cabinet from talking about the South China Sea in public on Monday after weeks of strong rebukes by his ministers against China’s conduct in the …
Turkey and China: In pursuit of a ‘strategic partnership’
Turkey and China are celebrating their 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties this year. For now, however, there is not too much to celebrate, but each side is hoping for bigger and better things in the …
China Pressures U.S. to ‘Take a Just Stance’ Amid Calls for Israel to ‘Exercise Restraint’
A Sunday meeting between United Nation members raised concerns that the violence could erupt into an all-out war and sparked debate about Israel’s right to defend itself.