China


CPEC: the bigger picture
For China, the benefits of the BRI go beyond mere connectivity and trade to ratcheting up its regional and global clout. Capital, whether it takes the form of equity or credit, is a principal source of extending leverage over other nations.
Economic diplomacy: APEC’s future, digital trade deals, and green debt
Malaysian PM Mahathir controls the credibility of APEC, and China controls how emerging economies cut carbon emissions.
US to talk trade deal with India before Donald Trump's visit
India expects to sign deals to raise its defense and energy purchases from the US during Donald Trump's visit: said a Report.
China’s raw materials strategy
The BRI builds China’s commercial ties abroad by financing, constructing, and developing major transport, energy, technology, and other infrastructure projects in the Indo-Pacific, Africa, the Middle East, Europe, and the Americas.
After China trade deal, Europe and UK next on Trump's to-do list
US President Donald Trump vowed to rip up international trade deals and rebalance America’s global trade relationships.
So many questions about the US-China trade deal
What exactly did China agree to? There are a lot of obligations in here, and many of them are specific and technical. Only experts in a particular area may fully understand them.
EU tells China more access needed to seal investment accord
Trade Chief Hogan says he still wants to do a deal in 2020. China has been in talks with EU on investment since 2013.
S. Korea, China, Japan divided over open data in trilateral FTA talks
South Korea, China and Japan have made some progress in negotiations on a free trade agreement (FTA) following the trilateral summit held late last year.
A clause in the US–China trade deal presents a big opportunity for the oilsands
China agreed to buy 'petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude' and that could include Canadian crude travelling through the US.
Europe to assess whether US-China deal is WTO compatible
The EU will assess whether a US-China deal to roll back some bilateral tariffs in exchange for increased US imports to China is compatible with World Trade Organisation rules.