Cooperation on geopolitical and geostrategic interests seen to be largely unaffected, along with ‘basic strategic choice to counter China’.
2 Jul 2025 - 11:40PM videocam
Move comes one day after the former Philippine Senate leader’s term ended and bars him from entry to the mainland, Hong Kong and Macau.
1 Jul 2025 - 7:58PM videocam
Shipments resume under strict conditions but not from Fukushima and its environs as Beijing seeks closer ties with its neighbours.
30 Jun 2025 - 8:32PM videocam
The International Organisation for Mediation may be a sign of Beijing’s hopes to reshape the global order with help from the Global South.
21 Jun 2025 - 6:17AM videocam
New Zealand leader’s China trip focuses on trade and tourism, but differences over Pacific island ties cast a shadow.
Beijing has expressed its willingness to play a ‘constructive’ role, but there may be limits on what it can achieve.
18 Jun 2025 - 1:54PM videocam
Chinese military says Manila has courted countries outside the region, ‘raising security risks’ and undermining peace and stability.
16 Jun 2025 - 12:00PM videocam
Big power rivalry in strategic waters still ‘manageable’ but likely to be prolonged structurally, Beijing-based Grandview Institution says.
13 Jun 2025 - 5:46PM videocam
Beijing’s all carrot, no stick ‘strategic imperative’ drawing US’ southern neighbours closer, experts say.
31 May 2025 - 10:00PM videocam
Foreign ministry comment seen as latest sign that Beijing is trying to reset regional ties amid growing US trade uncertainty.
30 May 2025 - 9:16PM videocam
Citing ‘horrible’ lack of contact, former American envoy to Russia Michael McFaul says dialogue between two leaders ‘especially important’ for stable ties.
19 May 2025 - 9:27PM videocam
China’s industrial output rose 6.1 per cent, beating estimates, while domestic consumption up 5.1 per cent – slightly below expectations.
19 May 2025 - 5:09PM videocam
Britain takes China’s place as America’s second-biggest overseas creditor as Beijing pushes to diversify foreign exchange reserves.
17 May 2025 - 9:15PM videocam
Beijing should not harbour any illusions after early win, with sticking points and structural issues still to deal with.
15 May 2025 - 9:00PM videocam
With rival poised to survive impeachment following midterm election, Philippine leader might be forced to recalibrate China policy.
15 May 2025 - 12:55PM videocam
Beijing joins regional bloc Celac in backing free trade and ‘more democratic’ international system amid the tussle for influence with US.
14 May 2025 - 9:20PM videocam
Xi Jinping hails ‘cordial’ talks with Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, as both sides call for direct talks to end Ukraine war.
15 May 2025 - 4:10PM videocam
Chinese leader’s Moscow visit adds ‘symbolic’ weight to growing Kremlin friendship as Beijing seeks closer ties with Europe amid Ukraine war, analysts say.
7 May 2025 - 10:08PM videocam
Washington’s hardline approach is likely to boost Beijing’s ties with Brazil and Latin America in general, according to analysts.
Analysts said Beijing would be keen to avoid a full-blown confrontation on its doorstep but its scope may be limited.
30 Apr 2025 - 8:00PM videocam
China and US ‘have not engaged in consultations or negotiations regarding tariff issues’, foreign ministry says, as Beijing keeps up denials.
28 Apr 2025 - 7:28PM videocam
The ‘2+2’ discussions are a ministerial first for Beijing and part of a bigger regional strategy.
18 Apr 2025 - 9:18PM videocam
Chinese leader hails ‘golden 50 years’ of ties as he lands in the country, where he is greeted by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
Beijing tells trade minister Douglas Alexander it is ready to work with UK on trade as it defends its ‘necessary response’ to the US leader.
12 Apr 2025 - 9:00PM videocam
The China Film Administration said the ‘excessive’ levies were likely to reduce favourable views of American movies in the country.
11 Apr 2025 - 6:47AM videocam
In latest sign of renewed focus on neighbourhood, Chinese leader says region will strengthen bonds by ‘appropriately’ managing differences.
9 Apr 2025 - 8:25PM videocam
People’s Daily commentary encourages nation to ‘weather storms’, assures country is prepared to counter Trump’s tariffs with ‘extraordinary’ measures.
8 Apr 2025 - 9:07AM videocam
Beijing offered a series of concessions in Trump’s first term, but has hit back with tariffs of its own in response to his latest measures.
4 Apr 2025 - 10:43PM videocam
US action could have dire effects for millions of people, world leaders warn, as US allies across Europe, Asia consider next moves.
3 Apr 2025 - 8:44PM videocam
Chinese international relations expert urges Beijing to partner with other countries as Donald Trump’s policy moves upend global order.