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It has been two years since Beijing hosted a forum for the participants and supporters of its global trade plan, and there have been some developments in the state of play.
It has been two years since Beijing hosted a forum for the participants and supporters of its global trade plan, and there have been some developments in the state of play.
Beijing might highlight successful schemes in response to claims that the grand plan is ill-defined, observers say.
Beijing might highlight successful schemes in response to claims that the grand plan is ill-defined, observers say.
Global Times describes Zhang Yujing, accused of lying to federal officers and gaining access to a restricted area, as ‘victim of a cross-border scam’ by an influence peddler known as ‘Charles’ who duped her out of US$20,000.
Global Times describes Zhang Yujing, accused of lying to federal officers and gaining access to a restricted area, as ‘victim of a cross-border scam’ by an influence peddler known as ‘Charles’ who duped her out of US$20,000.
Major hurdle overcome as both sides agree to monitoring and enforcement of trade pledges.
Major hurdle overcome as both sides agree to monitoring and enforcement of trade pledges.
Fire rekindled under rocky outcrop just a day after officials said it posed no further risk.
Fire rekindled under rocky outcrop just a day after officials said it posed no further risk.
World’s leading economies unable to agree joint approach to infrastructure project after Italy became first member to join.
World’s leading economies unable to agree joint approach to infrastructure project after Italy became first member to join.
A new work by Hong Kong feng shui master Edward Li Kui-ming uses traditional art form for satirical drama about US-China relations.
A new work by Hong Kong feng shui master Edward Li Kui-ming uses traditional art form for satirical drama about US-China relations.
US president recalls remark on eve of resumption of talks seeking a deal to end the US-China trade war, but China is unlikely to take Trump’s rhetoric ‘too seriously’ says expert.
US president recalls remark on eve of resumption of talks seeking a deal to end the US-China trade war, but China is unlikely to take Trump’s rhetoric ‘too seriously’ says expert.
All derivatives to be added to list of controlled substances in what China says is an ‘innovative’ contribution to the global war on drugs.
All derivatives to be added to list of controlled substances in what China says is an ‘innovative’ contribution to the global war on drugs.
US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin says he looks forward to continuing discussions in Washington next Thursday.
US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin says he looks forward to continuing discussions in Washington next Thursday.
European leaders strike united stand but also try to find common ground with Chinese president as the trading partners grapple with slowing growth.
European leaders strike united stand but also try to find common ground with Chinese president as the trading partners grapple with slowing growth.
US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin arrive in Beijing on Thursday ahead of a full day of talks on Friday.
US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin arrive in Beijing on Thursday ahead of a full day of talks on Friday.
Wang Yu was the first lawyer to be swept up in Beijing’s nationwide clampdown on lawyers and activists in 2015.
Wang Yu was the first lawyer to be swept up in Beijing’s nationwide clampdown on lawyers and activists in 2015.
Angela Merkel says Europe is still keen to participate in infrastructure scheme the US dubbed ‘vanity project’.
Angela Merkel says Europe is still keen to participate in infrastructure scheme the US dubbed ‘vanity project’.
EU says China’s foreign ministry made the invitation on Thursday for a trip starting this Wednesday, the first by a large group of Western diplomats to the area since Beijing’s security clampdown.
EU says China’s foreign ministry made the invitation on Thursday for a trip starting this Wednesday, the first by a large group of Western diplomats to the area since Beijing’s security clampdown.
Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte and Chinese President Xi Jinping witness signing of memorandum of understanding in Rome.
Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte and Chinese President Xi Jinping witness signing of memorandum of understanding in Rome.
Article by Liu Xiaoming in The Daily Telegraph says nations should not use freedom of navigation as excuse to flex their military muscle.
Article by Liu Xiaoming in The Daily Telegraph says nations should not use freedom of navigation as excuse to flex their military muscle.
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen begins trip to diplomatic allies Palau, Nauru and Marshall Islands, as Beijing reiterates opposition to US transit accommodation that might ‘send any wrong signals’.
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen begins trip to diplomatic allies Palau, Nauru and Marshall Islands, as Beijing reiterates opposition to US transit accommodation that might ‘send any wrong signals’.
Chinese officials and analysts say Rome’s deal with Beijing is just business, while Italy’s Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte says relations with EU and US will not be compromised.
Chinese officials and analysts say Rome’s deal with Beijing is just business, while Italy’s Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte says relations with EU and US will not be compromised.
The southern tropical province is to be transformed into a digital free trade zone, but there is still much to be done as officials struggle to meet the grand plan’s ambitious targets.
The southern tropical province is to be transformed into a digital free trade zone, but there is still much to be done as officials struggle to meet the grand plan’s ambitious targets.
Province’s deputy governor cites ‘complications’ in saying the sport’s planned development in the free-trade zone won’t happen this year.
Province’s deputy governor cites ‘complications’ in saying the sport’s planned development in the free-trade zone won’t happen this year.
Foreign Minister Wang Yi calls on Chinese firms not to be victimised like ‘silent lambs’, while analyst says Beijing ‘cannot tolerate’ situation while pursuing stable ties with US.
Foreign Minister Wang Yi calls on Chinese firms not to be victimised like ‘silent lambs’, while analyst says Beijing ‘cannot tolerate’ situation while pursuing stable ties with US.
Beijing’s tech strategy has been all talk, no action, and developing Chinese industries should have been left to the market, Lou Jiwei, finance minister from 2013 to 2016, says after ‘two sessions’ panel meeting.
Beijing’s tech strategy has been all talk, no action, and developing Chinese industries should have been left to the market, Lou Jiwei, finance minister from 2013 to 2016, says after ‘two sessions’ panel meeting.
Zhang Ming says the EU knows its own mind and will not cave in to US pressure over any part Huawei may have in development of 5G technology.
Zhang Ming says the EU knows its own mind and will not cave in to US pressure over any part Huawei may have in development of 5G technology.
NPC spokesman Zhang Yesui clarifies that the new legislation will also cover investors from the three places – something not explicitly stated in draft bill.
NPC spokesman Zhang Yesui clarifies that the new legislation will also cover investors from the three places – something not explicitly stated in draft bill.
The discovery is the biggest by a Chinese energy giant in Bohai Bay in half a century
The discovery is the biggest by a Chinese energy giant in Bohai Bay in half a century
How to monitor Beijing’s progress on any promises it makes has been puzzling deal makers in Washington.
How to monitor Beijing’s progress on any promises it makes has been puzzling deal makers in Washington.
Consumption and services will continue to drive expansion, taking over where investment and exports left off, executive predicts.
Consumption and services will continue to drive expansion, taking over where investment and exports left off, executive predicts.
Author Joy Chen tells session at China Conference that women are ‘at the centre of an epic clash’ in a changing society.
Author Joy Chen tells session at China Conference that women are ‘at the centre of an epic clash’ in a changing society.