International Relations

The German economy minister wrapped up a four-day trip to China, stressing both cooperation and competition in bilateral ties.

The European Commission has called for a more robust response to surging Chinese imports and growing economic imbalance.

Viridis is targeting U.S. and European buyers and will not sell to China as it develops its Colossus rare earth project in Brazil.

The Swiss drugmaker warned that unfair Chinese competition risks wiping out Europe’s last major antibiotic manufacturing base.

The two countries also stated their opposition to coercion in the East and South China Seas and backed expanded defense and maritime cooperation.

Exports of critical rare-earth elements from China to Japan have virtually halted since December.

The U.S. and Japan are set to address Asia’s top defense forum as China’s military buildup and rising nuclear-risk concerns shape regional security debates.

Members of the Atajurt rights group say Kazakh police intercepted activists traveling to Astana to discuss Xinjiang-related prosecutions with U.S. officials.

Brussels is investigating whether Chinese state support gave JD.com an unfair advantage in its bid for German online electronics retailer CECONOMY.

Brussels is set to expand tariffs and quotas across multiple sectors to shield European industry from subsidized Chinese exports.

Katherina Reiche calls for fairer trade rules and reciprocity as Germany struggles with a massive trade deficit and intensifying Chinese competition.

The deep-sea port could be used by the Chinese military as a hub to extend its influence in the Middle East and Central Asia, analysts say.

The GCHQ director warned that Beijing has gained advanced capabilities across cyber and military domains.

The Taiwan president tied America’s founding, Taiwan’s first direct presidential election, and semiconductor cooperation to the future of U.S.-Taiwan relations.

Censorship equipment has been imported from China, according to a member of Iran’s Supreme Council of Cyberspace.

The Geneva-based watchdog says earmarked funding raises conflict-of-interest concerns in a U.N. system built on expert independence.

The talks took place alongside the Japan-Australia-India-United States Quad foreign ministers’ meeting hosted by India.

Ministers called for unity and open trade amid imbalances between major economies.

Spain, France, Italy, the Netherlands, and Lithuania are pressing Brussels for faster tools against unfair trade and Chinese overcapacity.