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Beijing’s global infrastructure drive will be in the spotlight this week when dozens of heads of state converge for the second Belt and Road Forum. In the last of our four-part series, Nectar Gan and Robert Delaney look at the shift in the United States’ stance on China’s mega initiative.
Beijing’s global infrastructure drive will be in the spotlight this week when dozens of heads of state converge for the second Belt and Road Forum. In the last of our four-part series, Nectar Gan and Robert Delaney look at the shift in the United States’ stance on China’s mega initiative.
The civil suit puts Chinese billionaire Liu back in the spotlight four months after prosecutors announced that criminal charges would not be filed in the case.
The civil suit puts Chinese billionaire Liu back in the spotlight four months after prosecutors announced that criminal charges would not be filed in the case.
Although US foreign policy hawks do have valid concerns about China’s creation of a non-rules-based world order and US businesses’ problematic embrace of China, blaming or even persecuting US companies is not the answer.
Although US foreign policy hawks do have valid concerns about China’s creation of a non-rules-based world order and US businesses’ problematic embrace of China, blaming or even persecuting US companies is not the answer.
Hopeful mood at China Institute panel discussion as trade war talks near conclusion.
Hopeful mood at China Institute panel discussion as trade war talks near conclusion.
Business and cultural ties with China have helped Communist Party dismantle world built on free citizenry, former White House chief strategist says, calling stopping China’s advance ‘the defining event of our time’.
Business and cultural ties with China have helped Communist Party dismantle world built on free citizenry, former White House chief strategist says, calling stopping China’s advance ‘the defining event of our time’.
No new engagements or renewals of existing ones, Massachusetts Institute of Technology says, explaining that partnerships with certain countries need extra scrutiny.
No new engagements or renewals of existing ones, Massachusetts Institute of Technology says, explaining that partnerships with certain countries need extra scrutiny.
Beijing’s supporters won’t have a strong case against Washington if they focus on legal rights of individuals. They need to ask different questions, like: what gives the US the right to ban foreign companies from doing business with Iran?
Beijing’s supporters won’t have a strong case against Washington if they focus on legal rights of individuals. They need to ask different questions, like: what gives the US the right to ban foreign companies from doing business with Iran?
Infrastructure deals and building in South China Sea are both about national security, he says, drawing a closer link between the two and adding that Asia is waking up to the threat of agreeing to projects on Beijing’s terms.
Infrastructure deals and building in South China Sea are both about national security, he says, drawing a closer link between the two and adding that Asia is waking up to the threat of agreeing to projects on Beijing’s terms.
The University of Minnesota ends programmes with both after US government efforts to restrict the relationships, in a political climate of growing concern and suspicion about China encouraged by the Trump administration.
The University of Minnesota ends programmes with both after US government efforts to restrict the relationships, in a political climate of growing concern and suspicion about China encouraged by the Trump administration.
The US president’s remarks on the Boeing crash underline his prejudice against innovation and Silicon Valley. Trump would like supporters to believe that he can bring back the 20th century and take back manufacturing jobs from China.
The US president’s remarks on the Boeing crash underline his prejudice against innovation and Silicon Valley. Trump would like supporters to believe that he can bring back the 20th century and take back manufacturing jobs from China.
The National Committee of Asian American Republicans says it dismissed Yang after reports she was connected to a chain of spas that allegedly provide sexual services.
The National Committee of Asian American Republicans says it dismissed Yang after reports she was connected to a chain of spas that allegedly provide sexual services.
The US and Canada, where the mother of four is now expected to be detained for an extended period as she fights extradition to the US, have a PR headache on their hands.
The US and Canada, where the mother of four is now expected to be detained for an extended period as she fights extradition to the US, have a PR headache on their hands.
What has been viewed as a failure in Hanoi could actually provide a stronger foundation for future talks, according to an expert on US-Korea policy.
What has been viewed as a failure in Hanoi could actually provide a stronger foundation for future talks, according to an expert on US-Korea policy.
Bumble Bee Seafoods, Cap America and Char-Broil among those considering their options, with manufacturers potentially needing to cut jobs to deal with tariffs.
Bumble Bee Seafoods, Cap America and Char-Broil among those considering their options, with manufacturers potentially needing to cut jobs to deal with tariffs.
Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein criticises Beijing, particularly over Uygur detentions, in remarks reflecting Trump administration’s view that China is a threat on multiple fronts.
Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein criticises Beijing, particularly over Uygur detentions, in remarks reflecting Trump administration’s view that China is a threat on multiple fronts.
US President Donald Trump cites ‘substantial progress’ in announcement that he will delay tariff hike.
US President Donald Trump cites ‘substantial progress’ in announcement that he will delay tariff hike.
Officials briefing reporters ahead of the US president’s second summit with Kim Jong-un said they saw ‘a possibility that North Korea can make the choice to fully denuclearise’.
Officials briefing reporters ahead of the US president’s second summit with Kim Jong-un said they saw ‘a possibility that North Korea can make the choice to fully denuclearise’.
At a Council on Foreign Relations event in New York, experts disagree about whether the US president’s assessment of China is overblown.
At a Council on Foreign Relations event in New York, experts disagree about whether the US president’s assessment of China is overblown.
If Trump loses a prolonged fight over his border wall, expect him to be succeeded by another China hawk who lacks the current president’s affinity for Xi Jinping and who can mend ties with disaffected US allies.
If Trump loses a prolonged fight over his border wall, expect him to be succeeded by another China hawk who lacks the current president’s affinity for Xi Jinping and who can mend ties with disaffected US allies.
Republican Marco Rubio aims to use China’s industrial policy as a blueprint for fighting ‘a threat to US industry’, while a former state department official and former USTR urge a new course on China.
Republican Marco Rubio aims to use China’s industrial policy as a blueprint for fighting ‘a threat to US industry’, while a former state department official and former USTR urge a new course on China.
The directive halting new funding or gifts by Huawei took effect on January 30, two days after the US filed criminal charges against the telecoms equipment maker.
The directive halting new funding or gifts by Huawei took effect on January 30, two days after the US filed criminal charges against the telecoms equipment maker.
The days of American travellers worrying about the lack of creature comforts in China are long gone. In the current political climate, between the trade war and China’s detention of Canadians, paranoia reigns.
The days of American travellers worrying about the lack of creature comforts in China are long gone. In the current political climate, between the trade war and China’s detention of Canadians, paranoia reigns.
China’s ambassador to Washington warns US audience against ‘self-proclaimed strategists, who are new cold warriors’, and suggests Chinese firms’ best response is ‘confidence in openness’.
China’s ambassador to Washington warns US audience against ‘self-proclaimed strategists, who are new cold warriors’, and suggests Chinese firms’ best response is ‘confidence in openness’.
China’s state-controlled media environment has never been conducive to Western values, despite hopes that trade would change China. Meanwhile, in the US political bubble, few understand why Chinese accept one-party rule.
China’s state-controlled media environment has never been conducive to Western values, despite hopes that trade would change China. Meanwhile, in the US political bubble, few understand why Chinese accept one-party rule.
The updated travel advisory follows the detention over the past month of two Canadians in China, which accused them of harming China’s security. Dual citizens and Americans of Chinese heritage were warned that they faced higher risks.
The updated travel advisory follows the detention over the past month of two Canadians in China, which accused them of harming China’s security. Dual citizens and Americans of Chinese heritage were warned that they faced higher risks.
Liu expresses ‘deep regret and remorse’ after prosecutors say ‘evidentiary problems’ made it highly unlikely that any charge could have been proven beyond reasonable doubt.
Liu expresses ‘deep regret and remorse’ after prosecutors say ‘evidentiary problems’ made it highly unlikely that any charge could have been proven beyond reasonable doubt.
Huawei and other Chinese firms are the focus of growing US concerns about possible technology transfers in academic settings, with the FBI, Department of Education and National Institutes of Health coordinating efforts in look at Chinese-financed programmes.
Huawei and other Chinese firms are the focus of growing US concerns about possible technology transfers in academic settings, with the FBI, Department of Education and National Institutes of Health coordinating efforts in look at Chinese-financed programmes.
Statement by bipartisan commission follows Beijing’s closure of three Protestant churches.
Statement by bipartisan commission follows Beijing’s closure of three Protestant churches.
Anna Lushchinskaya, a 40-year-old white woman, has been charged with felony assault, police say. She is seen screaming racial epithets at the unidentified victim before attacking her with an umbrella and key chain.
Anna Lushchinskaya, a 40-year-old white woman, has been charged with felony assault, police say. She is seen screaming racial epithets at the unidentified victim before attacking her with an umbrella and key chain.
David Mulroney, Canada’s ambassador in Beijing from 2009 to 2012, sees parallels with a 2014 arrest of Kevin and Julia Garratt, imprisoned after Ottawa detained Su Bin on a US request.
David Mulroney, Canada’s ambassador in Beijing from 2009 to 2012, sees parallels with a 2014 arrest of Kevin and Julia Garratt, imprisoned after Ottawa detained Su Bin on a US request.