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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.

China remains heavily dependent on Middle Eastern crude imports, with any prolonged disruption in the Strait of Hormuz posing risks to its energy security and broader economy. Photo: Getty Images

2026 Xi-Trump summit

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 summit

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

28 Apr 2026 - 8:07AM

Asean

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

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

Economist Jeffrey Sachs says China should back India’s push to have a seat on the UN Security Council. Photo: Dickson Lee

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-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

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

TSMC CEO CC Wei (left) meets Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in Tokyo on Thursday. Photo: Kyodo

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

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

Graduates applaud during commencement ceremonies at Harvard University in the US state of Massachusetts. The number of overseas students returning to China rose nearly 20 per cent last year. Photo: AP

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

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

An oil tanker carrying imported crude oil sails towards a port in China’s eastern Shandong province. China has condemned UK sanctions on 11 Chinese companies over alleged links to Russia’s energy sector. Photo: Getty Images

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

Taking effect on October 1, China’s K-type visa category will offer greater flexibility and fewer barriers to global professionals in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Photo: Shutterstock

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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-19im5qg{color:#c79a00;}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