Politics

Trucks wait to cross into the U.S. via the Jeronimo-Santa Teresa International Bridge, in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, on Oct 4.
Trade

Mexico replaces China as top exporter to U.S. in 2023

Trade deficit between world's two largest economies falls to lowest level since 2010

9 March 2024
The U.S. House Republican bill includes a provision that would revoke permanent normal trade relations status for China.
US-China tensions

U.S. Republicans push anti-China bill, but passage unlikely in election year

House GOP won't move if Trump says 'wait till I'm president': expert

9 March 2024
Surveillance cameras in Hong Kong in late January. The city's government is pushing new, comprehensive national security legislation. 
Hong Kong security law

Hong Kong reveals Article 23 security law draft with severe penalties

Maximum life sentence for treason, insurrection and incitement to mutiny

8 March 2024
U.S. President Joe Biden delivers his fourth address to joint sessions of Congress in Washington on March 7.
U.S. elections 2024

Biden takes aim at Trump by saying the U.S. is rising, not China

In State of Union address, president calls the American economy the 'envy of the world'

8 March 2024
TikTok says a U.S. ban would hurt millions of businesses and artists, while a lawmaker accuses the Chinese Communist Party of trying to "manipulate the American people."
China tech

TikTok ban bill moves forward in U.S., with House to vote next week

Video app urges users to tell Congress to vote down the measure

8 March 2024
Tianjin party secretary Chen Min'er speaks at a legislative breakout session in Beijing on March 6. (Photo by Mizuho Miyazaki)
China People's Congress

China provincial officials pledge loyalty to Xi at annual congress

Party chiefs for Tianjin, Chongqing cite guidance from Chinese leader

8 March 2024
The real estate sector "contributes nearly a third of gross domestic product," says Yin Yanlin, a senior economic advisor for the Chinese government. 
Property

China can't simply let crisis-hit developers fail: economic adviser

Yin Yanlin cites lack of alternatives to real estate's contribution to GDP

8 March 2024
Chief Executive John Lee cut short his stay in Beijing and returned to Hong Kong, possibly to expedite the passage of the legislation.
Hong Kong security law

Hong Kong fast tracks new security law on apparent Beijing prodding

Chief Executive Lee returns early from China's congress and urges quick passage

8 March 2024
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi speaks during a news conference in Beijing on March 7. (Photo by Mizuho Miyazaki)
China People's Congress

Wang Yi says U.S. sanctions on China have reached 'bewildering absurdity'

News conference reflects Beijing's diplomatic priorities through filtered questions

7 March 2024
Chinese investment and construction activity is on the rise in the Asia-Pacific region, a new report shows. (Nikkei montage/Source photo by AP)
Belt and Road

Chinese investment in Asia rose 37% in 2023, led by Indonesia

Report shows construction contracts also up 14%; Philippines, Pakistan among losers

7 March 2024
Construction of this apartment complex in northern China's Shanxi province stalled two years ago after the developer's funds dried up. (Photo by Iori Kawate) 
China debt crunch

China work report pledges to tackle local debt, without specifics

Annual document avoids contentious proposal to raise retirement age

7 March 2024
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang attend the opening session of the National People's Congress on March 5. (Photo by Mizuho Miyazaki)
China up close

Analysis: Post-Tiananmen 'openness' fades from Chinese politics

Xi advocates for a 'high-standard opening-up' but his regime is backsliding

7 March 2024
The heads of China's macroeconomic management body, the finance and trade ministries, the securities regulator and the central bank speak to reporters in Beijing on March 6. (Photo by Mizuho Miyazaki) 
China People's Congress

China central banker sees full toolbox as planners vow to hit GDP goal

Top economic officials hold rare joint news conference in attempt to shore up confidence

6 March 2024
Malaysia has revived a high-speed rail plan to connect Kuala Lumpur and Singapore. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Hiroki Endo and Akira Kodaka)
Transportation

Malaysia revives 'ambitious' high-speed rail plan amid hurdles

China Railway Construction, Hyundai unit among companies showing interest

6 March 2024
Chinese President Xi Jinping, left, and Premier Li Qiang attend the opening session of the National People's Congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 5. (Photo by Mizuho Miyazaki)
China People's Congress

China's Premier Li keeps first work report low key and under 1 hour

Xi Jinping's No. 2 headlines opening day of maskless National People's Congress

6 March 2024
Didi, which operates robotaxis in China, has withdrawn from road testing in California. (Didi)
Automobiles

Chinese self-driving car developers slash California test drives

Didi pulls out of program as U.S. scrutiny of China tech mounts

6 March 2024
Chinese Premier Li Qiang delivered the annual government work report before the National People's Congress, the country's legislature, on March 5. (Photo by Mizuho MiyazakI)
China People's Congress

China congress report mentions 'security' record 29 times

Amid fears of unrest, leadership focuses on economy and domestic supply chains

6 March 2024
Philippine Coast Guard personnel inspect the hull of their ship after the Philippine Coast Guard vessel BRP Sindangan and a Chinese Coast Guard ship collided in the South China Sea on March 5.
South China Sea

Philippines blames China Coast Guard for South China Sea collisions

Manila says Chinese vessel's 'dangerous maneuvers' caused incident in waterway

5 March 2024
The Export-Import Bank of China, along with Sinosure, have formed the backbone of a financing model that has supported the export of Chinese goods, services and capital.
Opinion

West must take care in moving toward China's approach to aid

Blurring between export credit and development assistance carries risks

5 March 2024
A military delegation crosses Tiananmen Square on the way to a meeting as the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) gets underway in Beijing on March 4.
China People's Congress

China defense budget grows 7.2% despite other 'belt-tightening'

Military spending outpaces GDP growth; Beijing keeps firm stance on Hong Kong and Taiwan

5 March 2024
Chinese Premier Li Qiang speaks during the opening session of the National People's Congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 5. (Photo by Mizuho Miyazaki)
China People's Congress

China sets GDP growth target of 'around 5%' for 2024

Premier Li says recovery 'not solid enough,' promises jobs and easier market access

5 March 2024
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, left, stands beside Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Governor of Victoria Margaret Gardner during a ceremony March 4 in Melbourne. 
5 March 2024
Chinese leaders attend the opening session of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 4.
China People's Congress

China's legislative sessions start with stimulus in the spotlight

Short-term measures expected to address property slump, other problems

4 March 2024
Chinese Premier Li Qiang speaks to reporters following the closing session of the National People's Congress (NPC) in Beijing in March 2023. The customary news conference has been discontinued.
China People's Congress

China scraps Premier Li's NPC news conference, breaking tradition

Decision to nix briefing closes one of the few windows on Beijing's thinking

4 March 2024
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong discusses maritime security at the ASEAN-Australia Summit in Melbourne on March 4 (Photo by Rurika Imahashi)
International relations

Australia wants 'region where no one country dominates': FM Wong

Tensions with China over contested waters top agenda at ASEAN-Australia summit

4 March 2024