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Renmin University of China

(中国人民大学)

中国人民大学

Renmin University of China (RUC) is a prominent public research university located in Beijing, China. Established in 1937, it was the first modern university founded by the People’s Republic of China. RUC is a comprehensive institution primarily focused on humanities and social sciences, with strong offerings in economics, law, and journalism. Its mission involves cultural transmission, educating future elites, and contributing to China’s development. Recognised as a leading institution in its fields, RUC is a key base for training high-calibre professionals and houses influential research centres.

US President Donald Trump announces plans for a new class of warships bearing his name at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, on Monday. Photo: AFP

US-China relations

Will Trump’s battleship plan deter China or is it just a pipe dream?

Donald Trump unveils new class of ship meant to ‘inspire fear in America’s enemies’, but analysts say the initiative faces huge hurdles.

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US-China relations

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US-China relations

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Compliance questions remain and Beijing’s approval for the spin-off is not guaranteed, observers say.

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A new entity, named TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC, will come into effect in the United States on January 22. Photo: Getty Images

US-China relations

China urged to win ‘hearts and minds’ to fill leadership void as US retreats

Experts pushing Beijing’s vision for a new world order say nation can offer an ‘important alternative’ but it needs to improve its messaging.

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China consumption

‘Invest in people’: how a new slogan signals a pivot in China’s economic policy

Beijing is expected to strengthen investment in welfare, pensions, education and other public services to unleash domestic demand, analysts say.

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US-China trade war

Surviving the shocks: what China and the US learned from 2025’s trade war

Businesses and officials faced a year of disruption – and in some cases, resilience – as tariffs and export controls roiled global markets.

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US-China relations

What could challenge Washington’s latest strategic goal on Taiwan?

The White House says it wants to deter a conflict over the island, ‘ideally’ through its military advantage.

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China’s Communist Party

Fireworks shop owner dies from pesticide after reporting officials: Chinese media

Hunan-based man recently published a video of himself drinking the substance and authorities vow to deal with the incident ‘without mercy’.

3 Dec 2025 - 9:00PM

Ukraine war

China waits in the wings for opportunity as Trump makes Ukraine peace push

As a deal to end the war takes shape, wary Beijing sees a post-war reconstruction role but also significant geopolitical risks.

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A destroyed gas station at the site of Russian shelling in Kharkiv in northeastern Ukraine this month. As peace talks to end the war progress, Beijing is watching from the sidelines for both opportunities and risks. Photo: EPA

China-Japan relations

Could China’s economic arsenal against Japan backfire?

Beijing’s trade ‘coercion’ could mark it as a threat to stability and prompt economic partners to diversify, analysts warn.

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China will reportedly reimpose a ban on imports of Japanese seafood. Photo: Reuter

China food security

‘Impossible to achieve’: why China can’t grow enough soybeans to feed itself

The shift from soybean exporter to world’s top buyer has reshaped global markets and forced Beijing to confront new security risks.

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US-China relations

What Zohran Mamdani’s New York win could mean for future of China-US ties

Analysts say rise of Democratic Party’s left wing could ease pressure on China, but some warn New York mayoral race offers limited insights.

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US-China relations

Why China studies scholars in the West have been left in ‘crisis’ mode

US-China tensions, restricted access and Western-centric thinking seen as key obstacles to gaining ‘full picture of modern China’.

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US-China trade war

China patient in Nexperia row – but escalation seen as possible as talks loom

Beijing wants diplomatic solution but may take countermeasures if Dutch side refuses to budge, analysts warn.

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Taiwan

Beijing irked by Taiwan No 2’s speech, but measured response likely: analysts

Unofficial engagement at European Parliament is expected to prompt mainland officials to ‘be a lot more vigilant’ about political stunts.

12 Nov 2025 - 9:29PMvideocam

China-Germany relations

Germany must work with China to build trust after relations turned frosty: expert

Berlin’s foreign policy is bogged down by specifics and lacks vision, observer says.

9 Nov 2025 - 6:00PMvideocam

China travel

‘Interest surged’: Canada travel searches spike in China as group tours resume

Chinese travel platforms recorded a major uptick in Canada-related searches after Beijing ended a ban on group tours to the country.

7 Nov 2025 - 10:00PMvideocam

Banff National Park in Canada is particularly popular with Chinese tourists, travel analysts say. Photo: Shutterstock

China's population

Chinese couples crowd the aisle as new policies lead to marriage bounce

Incentives for Chinese couples to wed appear to be bearing fruit, a piece of positive news as the country’s population shrinks and ages.

6 Nov 2025 - 6:30PM

China's military weapons

China’s next 5-year plan aims to narrow nuclear gap with US and Russia: analysts

Beijing’s proposed national blueprint links strategic forces with the global balance for the first time.

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US-China trade war

A ‘fantastic deal’ or more tariffs? Why US-China trade talks face uncertainty

President Trump’s mostly optimistic remarks seen signalling desire for a deal, but some analysts still question whether one will manifest in the near term.

21 Oct 2025 - 8:04PMvideocam

US President Donald Trump speaks to reporters aboard Air Force One on Sunday. Photo: AP

Diplomacy

Western framework ‘cannot explain’ China, academics say in call for context

Chinese politics, progress and governance cannot be fully explained by existing theories but are ‘demonstrably effective’, conference hears.

17 Oct 2025 - 7:42PMvideocam

The World Conference on China Studies, which opened in Shanghai on Tuesday, comes as Beijing advocates respect for the equality and diversity of civilisations. Photo: Xinhua

China food security

‘Extremely dangerous’: why China’s 5-year plan will double down on food security

Beijing has made huge strides in its self-sufficiency push – but trade tensions, climate risks and supply-chain shocks keep fears alive.

16 Oct 2025 - 6:14AMvideocam

Science

Why Egypt draws fire when Chinese question the West’s version of world history

Scepticism from intellectuals and the general public has grown, adding an unexpected twist to the two countries’ long-term partnership.

10 Oct 2025 - 4:52PM

US-China trade war

As Trump targets China in Argentina bailout offer, analysts fear ‘debt trap’

Washington’s offer involves replacing Argentina’s US$18 billion currency swap line with China for a US-backed arrangement.

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US President Donald Trump shakes hands with Argentina’s President Javier Milei as they meet during the 80th United Nations General Assembly, in New York City on September 23. Photo: Reuters

US-China relations

US image, morale of China team could suffer after government shutdown: analysts

Washington’s impasse expected to disrupt operations in short term as America’s major political parties grow more polarised.

2 Oct 2025 - 12:10AM

A protester dressed as the Statue of Liberty stands in front of the US Capitol in Washington on Monday as the US government faces a shutdown. Photo: AFP

China's economic recovery

Why China’s property crisis is putting tax overhaul on new 5-year plan agenda

For years, local budgets depended on booming land sales and VAT income. Now, both are falling – and Beijing faces some tough choices.

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China's population

Opinion | Gloomy population projections for China? Add a pinch of salt

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Renmin University of China

(中国人民大学)

Will Trump’s battleship plan deter China or is it just a pipe dream?

Donald Trump unveils new class of ship meant to ‘inspire fear in America’s enemies’, but analysts say the initiative faces huge hurdles.

Too many US researchers looking at China through American lens, professor warns

Pentagon’s Taiwan war games reflect US anxiety over PLA power: defence experts

TikTok seals US deal but core algorithm could still rattle ties with China

Compliance questions remain and Beijing’s approval for the spin-off is not guaranteed, observers say.

China urged to win ‘hearts and minds’ to fill leadership void as US retreats

Experts pushing Beijing’s vision for a new world order say nation can offer an ‘important alternative’ but it needs to improve its messaging.

‘Invest in people’: how a new slogan signals a pivot in China’s economic policy

Beijing is expected to strengthen investment in welfare, pensions, education and other public services to unleash domestic demand, analysts say.

Surviving the shocks: what China and the US learned from 2025’s trade war

Businesses and officials faced a year of disruption – and in some cases, resilience – as tariffs and export controls roiled global markets.

What could challenge Washington’s latest strategic goal on Taiwan?

The White House says it wants to deter a conflict over the island, ‘ideally’ through its military advantage.

Fireworks shop owner dies from pesticide after reporting officials: Chinese media

Hunan-based man recently published a video of himself drinking the substance and authorities vow to deal with the incident ‘without mercy’.

China waits in the wings for opportunity as Trump makes Ukraine peace push

As a deal to end the war takes shape, wary Beijing sees a post-war reconstruction role but also significant geopolitical risks.

Could China’s economic arsenal against Japan backfire?

Beijing’s trade ‘coercion’ could mark it as a threat to stability and prompt economic partners to diversify, analysts warn.

‘Impossible to achieve’: why China can’t grow enough soybeans to feed itself

The shift from soybean exporter to world’s top buyer has reshaped global markets and forced Beijing to confront new security risks.

What Zohran Mamdani’s New York win could mean for future of China-US ties

Analysts say rise of Democratic Party’s left wing could ease pressure on China, but some warn New York mayoral race offers limited insights.

Why China studies scholars in the West have been left in ‘crisis’ mode

US-China tensions, restricted access and Western-centric thinking seen as key obstacles to gaining ‘full picture of modern China’.

China patient in Nexperia row – but escalation seen as possible as talks loom

Beijing wants diplomatic solution but may take countermeasures if Dutch side refuses to budge, analysts warn.

Beijing irked by Taiwan No 2’s speech, but measured response likely: analysts

Unofficial engagement at European Parliament is expected to prompt mainland officials to ‘be a lot more vigilant’ about political stunts.

Germany must work with China to build trust after relations turned frosty: expert

Berlin’s foreign policy is bogged down by specifics and lacks vision, observer says.

‘Interest surged’: Canada travel searches spike in China as group tours resume

Chinese travel platforms recorded a major uptick in Canada-related searches after Beijing ended a ban on group tours to the country.

Chinese couples crowd the aisle as new policies lead to marriage bounce

Incentives for Chinese couples to wed appear to be bearing fruit, a piece of positive news as the country’s population shrinks and ages.

China’s next 5-year plan aims to narrow nuclear gap with US and Russia: analysts

Beijing’s proposed national blueprint links strategic forces with the global balance for the first time.

A ‘fantastic deal’ or more tariffs? Why US-China trade talks face uncertainty

President Trump’s mostly optimistic remarks seen signalling desire for a deal, but some analysts still question whether one will manifest in the near term.

Western framework ‘cannot explain’ China, academics say in call for context

Chinese politics, progress and governance cannot be fully explained by existing theories but are ‘demonstrably effective’, conference hears.

‘Extremely dangerous’: why China’s 5-year plan will double down on food security

Beijing has made huge strides in its self-sufficiency push – but trade tensions, climate risks and supply-chain shocks keep fears alive.

Why Egypt draws fire when Chinese question the West’s version of world history

Scepticism from intellectuals and the general public has grown, adding an unexpected twist to the two countries’ long-term partnership.

As Trump targets China in Argentina bailout offer, analysts fear ‘debt trap’

Washington’s offer involves replacing Argentina’s US$18 billion currency swap line with China for a US-backed arrangement.

US image, morale of China team could suffer after government shutdown: analysts

Washington’s impasse expected to disrupt operations in short term as America’s major political parties grow more polarised.

Why China’s property crisis is putting tax overhaul on new 5-year plan agenda

For years, local budgets depended on booming land sales and VAT income. Now, both are falling – and Beijing faces some tough choices.

.css-1m2rp1p{color:#34b8b5;}Opinion | Gloomy population projections for China? Add a pinch of salt

The UN’s drastic forecast shouldn’t be taken at face value. Still, China should rethink its urbanisation strategy and learn from the US.

Opinion | Gloomy population projections for China? Add a pinch of salt