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The latest news and top stories on the Centre for China and Globalisation. A prominent Beijing based research institute, the Centre for China and Globalisation (CCG) is dedicated to researching China’s role in globalisation and fostering international understanding. Established in 2008, it focuses on global governance, international economy, trade, relations and migration. Recognised as a leading independent think tank, CCG holds special consultative status with the UN ECOSOC and is ranked among the world’s top think tanks. It significantly contributes to policy-making, publishes extensive reports including study-abroad rankings, and hosts influential forums, acting as a vital bridge between China and the global community.

US tariffs on imported goods, especially from China, have complicated the countries’ relationship. Photo: Reuters

US-China relations

Will Donald Trump’s China squeeze for summit leverage actually work?

Aggressive pressure, driven by fresh tech curbs and tariffs, risks souring the high-stakes meeting with Xi Jinping, analysts say.

24 Jul 2026 - 11:00PMvideocam

US-China relations

Do not let US-China ties spiral out of control, ex-Treasury chief Paulson warns

11 Jun 2026 - 7:00PMvideocam

Yuan

‘Increasingly influential’ use of China’s currency puts euro on notice

11 Jun 2026 - 10:11AMvideocam

US-China relations

US investment returning? Chinese data shows double-digit growth in early 2026

Other rapidly growing sources of foreign direct investment included Luxembourg, Switzerland and France, Ministry of Commerce says.

25 May 2026 - 7:32PM

US companies increased their investment in China in the first four months of this year. Illustration: Reuters

US-China trade war

Trump scraps signing AI executive order to keep ‘lead’ over China in industry

White House postpones decision on more regulation over fast-growing AI market as it may affect US competitiveness with rivals globally.

22 May 2026 - 4:42AMvideocam

2026 Xi-Trump summits

Trump says Xi offered help on Iran as China seeks to keep Hormuz open

Chinese leader’s overture underscores how global issues are increasingly shaping US-China diplomacy and trade talks.

15 May 2026 - 6:16AMvideocam

2026 Xi-Trump summits

‘Diplomatic malpractice’: experts warn of thin agenda ahead of Xi-Trump summit

Former diplomat warns ‘malpractice-like’ lack of preparation for meeting could hollow out potential for productive talks.

28 Apr 2026 - 8:07AM

The summit between US President Donald Trump (left) and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping (right), originally planned for late March, has been rescheduled to mid-May. Photo: AFP

Asean

Most in Asean prefer China over US in survey, Trump cited as biggest concern

Support for China was stronger in Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Singapore, according to the ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute survey.

7 Apr 2026 - 6:08PM

US-China relations

China, India and why Jeffrey Sachs says the US needs to make the UN great again

The world needs to act like grown-ups and get back to sensible management of global affairs, Sachs says.

21 Mar 2026 - 9:00PMvideocam

US-China trade war

US-China trade talks: what to expect as senior officials meet in Paris

Both sides have short-term incentives to maintain their ‘trade truce’ so they can focus on dealing with domestic issues, analysts say.

14 Mar 2026 - 2:33AMvideocam

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, left, shakes hands with Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng during trade talks in Geneva, Switzerland, last year. The two officials are set to lead another round of talks in Paris this weekend. Photo: Reuters

US-China relations

As UN grapples with cash crisis don’t expect China to fill the gap, experts say

United Nations chief has warned of financial collapse due to unpaid fees, a situation also said to reflect a shift in how US sees the body.

6 Feb 2026 - 8:13PMvideocam

Flags of countries at the United Nations’ Headquarters in Manhattan, New York. Photo: Shutterstock

TSMC

TSMC Japan plan for advanced chips seen as hedge against pressure from US, China

The expanded Japan presence will ensure that some of TSMC’s production is immune from Trump’s on-again, off-again import tariffs.

5 Feb 2026 - 8:00PM

US-China trade war

Why China may buy Nvidia’s AI chips as US eases curbs – and replace them later

As the US reverses Biden-era restrictions, Beijing likely to take advantage – without compromising own industry, analysts say.

14 Jan 2026 - 8:00PMvideocam

China trade

China’s diplomatic divide: red carpet for Seoul, cold shoulder for Tokyo firms

While Tokyo’s corporate leaders stay home amid fallout from prime minister’s remarks on Taiwan, Beijing prepares to welcome South Korean president and top executives.

2 Jan 2026 - 9:00PMvideocam

A meeting between President Xi Jinping and South Korean President Lee Jae-myung is expected in the coming days. Photo: Shutterstock

China travel

China eases visa rules for India, tapping into US$21.6 billion travel market

Indian nationals will now be able to apply for Chinese visas online as Beijing and New Delhi gradually move to normalise economic ties.

21 Dec 2025 - 11:00AMvideocam

China and India are gradually normalising economic ties five years after a deadly border clash. Photo: AFP

China's economic recovery

China offers more support to returning overseas students as influx grows

As the number of students coming back to China soars, a new national service platform will help them find work and start businesses.

16 Dec 2025 - 3:00PMvideocam

US-China trade war

US ‘knocking on every country’s door’ as it races to secure rare earth supplies

Washington is determined to break China’s rare earths chokehold in case ties with Beijing fray once again, analysts say.

10 Nov 2025 - 11:00PMvideocam

US-China relations

China pledges ‘immigration system for hi-tech talent’ under new 5-year plan

Proposals follow the introduction of the K visa, designed to lure young researchers to the country, amid heightened tech rivalry with the US.

29 Oct 2025 - 7:03PMvideocam

Beijing is stepping up its efforts to lure hi-tech talent. Photo: Shutterstock Images

China-UK relations

Beijing slams UK’s ‘unilateral’ sanctions on 11 Chinese companies

Beijing condemns London for moving ahead with Russia-related sanctions despite its objections, warns incident could harm UK-China ties.

28 Oct 2025 - 1:57PMvideocam

Foreigners in China

Will China’s new visa targeting STEM talents give it an edge over the world?

K visa meant to help young foreigners find their professional footing can only succeed with effective policy support, analysts say.

9 Sep 2025 - 10:03AMvideocam

US-China trade war

China pushes development bank to help 10 Eurasian countries curb US dollar risks

President Xi Jinping raises urgency of a bank for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation’s members, as Washington wields ‘extraterritorial power with the dollar’.

2 Sep 2025 - 6:00AMvideocam

Russian President Vladimir Putin (left), Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (centre) and Chinese President Xi Jinping (right) talk ahead of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Tianjin, China, on Monday. Photo: AP

US-China trade war

Why Trump’s furniture tariffs could complicate efforts to reassemble China trade

‘Furniture is not like electronics,’ one analyst warns. ‘You cannot ship in bits and parts and screw it together in North America’.

27 Aug 2025 - 9:00PMvideocam

Workers produce sofas for sale to Europe and the United States at a furniture workshop in China’s Jiangsu province in December. Photo: Getty Images

US-China relations

Open Questions | Jing Qian unpacks the US-China trade talks and their ‘manageable’ rivalry

The scholar goes in-depth on the world’s two largest economies, how their competition is making waves in Europe and how China can handle domestic hurdles.

19 Aug 2025 - 1:10PMvideocam

US-China trade war

Fentanyl likely on US-China trade agenda after long absence: analysts

While the drug was not mentioned publicly after earlier negotiations, recent comments suggest the topic could come back into the spotlight.

18 Jul 2025 - 6:00AMvideocam

US-China trade war

‘Pressure and division’: why Trump’s 14-nation tariff package puts China on edge

Washington’s latest duties target some of Beijing’s most important partners, pressuring Asean and fuelling trade tensions, analysts warn.

10 Jul 2025 - 11:57AMvideocam

US President Donald Trump speaks to reporters before boarding Air Force One at Morristown Municipal Airport in Morristown, New Jersey, on July 6, 2025, en route to Washington. Photo: AFP

Chinese international students

Status, culture, cost: more Chinese students choosing Singapore as US declines

Universities in Singapore are beginning to offer programmes taught entirely in Mandarin and live support via WeChat for Chinese applicants.

8 Jul 2025 - 1:00PMvideocam

Singapore is home to six publicly funded autonomous universities as well as private universities and has long been a popular destination for Chinese students seeking an overseas education. Photo: EPA-EFE

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Centre for China and Globalisation (CCG)

Will Donald Trump’s China squeeze for summit leverage actually work?

Aggressive pressure, driven by fresh tech curbs and tariffs, risks souring the high-stakes meeting with Xi Jinping, analysts say.

Do not let US-China ties spiral out of control, ex-Treasury chief Paulson warns

‘Increasingly influential’ use of China’s currency puts euro on notice

US investment returning? Chinese data shows double-digit growth in early 2026

Other rapidly growing sources of foreign direct investment included Luxembourg, Switzerland and France, Ministry of Commerce says.

Trump scraps signing AI executive order to keep ‘lead’ over China in industry

White House postpones decision on more regulation over fast-growing AI market as it may affect US competitiveness with rivals globally.

Trump says Xi offered help on Iran as China seeks to keep Hormuz open

Chinese leader’s overture underscores how global issues are increasingly shaping US-China diplomacy and trade talks.

‘Diplomatic malpractice’: experts warn of thin agenda ahead of Xi-Trump summit

Former diplomat warns ‘malpractice-like’ lack of preparation for meeting could hollow out potential for productive talks.

Most in Asean prefer China over US in survey, Trump cited as biggest concern

Support for China was stronger in Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Singapore, according to the ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute survey.

China, India and why Jeffrey Sachs says the US needs to make the UN great again

The world needs to act like grown-ups and get back to sensible management of global affairs, Sachs says.

US-China trade talks: what to expect as senior officials meet in Paris

Both sides have short-term incentives to maintain their ‘trade truce’ so they can focus on dealing with domestic issues, analysts say.

As UN grapples with cash crisis don’t expect China to fill the gap, experts say

United Nations chief has warned of financial collapse due to unpaid fees, a situation also said to reflect a shift in how US sees the body.

TSMC Japan plan for advanced chips seen as hedge against pressure from US, China

The expanded Japan presence will ensure that some of TSMC’s production is immune from Trump’s on-again, off-again import tariffs.

Why China may buy Nvidia’s AI chips as US eases curbs – and replace them later

As the US reverses Biden-era restrictions, Beijing likely to take advantage – without compromising own industry, analysts say.

China’s diplomatic divide: red carpet for Seoul, cold shoulder for Tokyo firms

While Tokyo’s corporate leaders stay home amid fallout from prime minister’s remarks on Taiwan, Beijing prepares to welcome South Korean president and top executives.

China eases visa rules for India, tapping into US$21.6 billion travel market

Indian nationals will now be able to apply for Chinese visas online as Beijing and New Delhi gradually move to normalise economic ties.

China offers more support to returning overseas students as influx grows

As the number of students coming back to China soars, a new national service platform will help them find work and start businesses.

US ‘knocking on every country’s door’ as it races to secure rare earth supplies

Washington is determined to break China’s rare earths chokehold in case ties with Beijing fray once again, analysts say.

China pledges ‘immigration system for hi-tech talent’ under new 5-year plan

Proposals follow the introduction of the K visa, designed to lure young researchers to the country, amid heightened tech rivalry with the US.

Beijing slams UK’s ‘unilateral’ sanctions on 11 Chinese companies

Beijing condemns London for moving ahead with Russia-related sanctions despite its objections, warns incident could harm UK-China ties.

Will China’s new visa targeting STEM talents give it an edge over the world?

K visa meant to help young foreigners find their professional footing can only succeed with effective policy support, analysts say.

China pushes development bank to help 10 Eurasian countries curb US dollar risks

President Xi Jinping raises urgency of a bank for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation’s members, as Washington wields ‘extraterritorial power with the dollar’.

Why Trump’s furniture tariffs could complicate efforts to reassemble China trade

‘Furniture is not like electronics,’ one analyst warns. ‘You cannot ship in bits and parts and screw it together in North America’.

.css-1f6sr3w{color:#727272;}Open Questions | Jing Qian unpacks the US-China trade talks and their ‘manageable’ rivalry

The scholar goes in-depth on the world’s two largest economies, how their competition is making waves in Europe and how China can handle domestic hurdles.

Fentanyl likely on US-China trade agenda after long absence: analysts

While the drug was not mentioned publicly after earlier negotiations, recent comments suggest the topic could come back into the spotlight.

‘Pressure and division’: why Trump’s 14-nation tariff package puts China on edge

Washington’s latest duties target some of Beijing’s most important partners, pressuring Asean and fuelling trade tensions, analysts warn.

Status, culture, cost: more Chinese students choosing Singapore as US declines

Universities in Singapore are beginning to offer programmes taught entirely in Mandarin and live support via WeChat for Chinese applicants.

Open Questions | Jing Qian unpacks the US-China trade talks and their ‘manageable’ rivalry