China’s economy is set to grow faster in the second quarter, Premier Li Qiang says
BEIJING — Chinese Premier Li Qiang said Tuesday his country was still on track to reach its annual growth target…
China throws its support behind Russia, says Wagner rebellion is ‘internal affair’
China on Sunday described an aborted rebellion by a Russian mercenary force as an “internal affair” and expressed support for…
The China dilemma: Europe wants a new relationship with Beijing but is wary of retaliation
Europe is charting a new way forward for its relations with China, but officials in the region say they are…
China’s new EV subsidies might not be enough to bolster slowing growth
BEIJING — Subsidies for electric cars aren’t enough to boost growth in China’s slowing economy. One of the few detailed…
‘We do not want only a cease-fire’: EU chief calls for lasting peace in Ukraine
LONDON — A cease-fire in Ukraine is not enough for European officials, who want lasting peace in the region, European…
Biden labels Chinese President Xi a dictator
U.S. President Joe Biden on Tuesday called Chinese leader Xi Jinping a dictator, drawing a harsh response from China and…
Blinken says he failed to revive military-to-military talks with China
BEIJING — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Monday he failed to revive military-to-military talks with China, despite earlier…
‘Hell of a job’: Biden’s reaction and 5 other takeaways from Blinken’s trip to China
U.S. President Joe Biden said Secretary of State Antony Blinken “did a hell of a job” in Beijing. His comments…
Rate cuts, hikes and pauses: The world’s central banks just made very different decisions
From hawkish pauses to rate hikes and dovish tones, the world’s biggest central banks last week struck very different tones…
China’s VCs look to the Middle East for a U.S. dollar lifeline
BEIJING — Venture capitalists in China that once relied on U.S. investors are now holding court with Middle Eastern money.…
