China’s New York envoy ‘performing his duties as usual’ after Chinese agent case, Beijing’s consulate says
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China-Africa ties ‘best in history’ claims Xi as Beijing pushes back on Western debt trap criticism
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Japanese chip equipment firms count on China sales amid U.S. moves to block high-end exports to Beijing
Japanese semiconductor equipment providers have been counting on China as their largest source of revenue, even as they have got caught in the U.S.-China crossfire.
Why is Beijing interested in a mid-level government aide in New York State?
BANGKOK (AP) — The decision by New York prosecutors to charge a former aide to the New York governor this week with acting as an illegal agent for the Chinese government has raised concerns about China’s efforts to influence U.S. politics.
China halts foreign adoptions of its children
BEIJING (AP) — The Chinese government is no longer allowing foreign adoptions of the country’s children, a spokesperson said Thursday.
Xi offers African leaders more aid as China challenges US-led global order
BEIJING (AP) — Dozens of African leaders gathered Thursday in Beijing for a summit that signals China’s influence in a continent that it hopes will be a key ally in pushing back against a U.S.-led global order.
Chinese consumer companies have a 'disproportionate' advantage over Asian peers in winning the global market
BEIJING — Chinese brands turning to global markets for growth have a major advantage over the first wave of Asian businesses that went global: a large ethnic Chinese diaspora.
China's Xi pledges over $50 billion in financial aid to Africa to deepen ties
Chinese President Xi Jinping said Thursday that China will provide 360 billion yuan (more than $50 billion) in financial support to Africa over the next three years.