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The spotlight at the Munich auto show this year is swinging back to BMW, Mercedes and Volkswagen after previously focusing on Chinese automakers.

Nepal’s recent social media ban, part of a global censorship trend, helped set off widespread unrest, forcing the government to reverse course.

Former NFL sideline reporter Michele Tafoya tore into LeBron James after the Los Angeles Lakers star had an essay published in China's People's Daily.

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to a reader who shares frustration over being questioned about origin despite living in the US for decades.

The US has stepped up pressure on Italy over Pirelli & C. SpA, warning that the presence of a Chinese state-owned company as the tiremaker’s lead investor will likely conflict with American rules on ...

Vanuatu’s PM says ‘more discussions’ needed on Nakamal agreement due to concerns over his nation’s ability to seek infrastructure funding from other countries

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The federal government is racing to save a major new agreement with Vanuatu, after Anthony Albanese’s plans to sign the deal were rebuffed over concerns about infrastructure funding from China.
Speaking alongside Vanuatu’s prime minister, Jotham Napat, on Tuesday, Albanese said he was confident the Nakamal agreement will be “able to be signed soon”, talking up cooperation and proper process with Vanuatu’s governing coalition.

After Del Norte County in Northern California kicked out its Chinese immigrants in the late 1800s, Dock Rigg stayed behind.

Its vast investment in solar, wind and batteries is on track to end an era of global growth in the use of coal, oil and gas, the researchers said.

Sens. Dave McCormick and John Fetterman say an unequal regulatory landscape between the U.S. and China could expose American financial markets and consumer data to firms backed by the Chinese ...

Finland’s secretary for foreign affairs and defence, Pasi Rajala, says China wants to learn from the battlefield experience in the Ukraine war

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Finland’s political state secretary for foreign affairs and defence has claimed China and Russia are increasingly working “in tandem” to disrupt and interfere in free societies, and undermine faith in governance.
In an interview with Guardian Australia to mark his official visit to Australia and New Zealand, Pasi Rajala said Russia would not be able to sustain its war in Ukraine without help from Beijing, including through supply of critical technology and the proceeds of oil and gas sales.

Pacific Islands Forum 2025 faces bumpy start with China, the US and Taiwan uninvited from discussions, as Pacific leaders gather in Solomon Islands
Climate change, rising seas and China’s push for influence are set to dominate talks at the in Solomon Islands this week, in a meeting already marked by geopolitical tensions.
The lead up to the forum has already been after Solomon Islands prime minister Jeremiah Manele excluded external partners – including China, the US and Taiwan – from discussions.

Former science secretary promoted in reshuffle to continue UK efforts to revitalise trade relationship with Beijing
The UK’s new business secretary, Peter Kyle, will fly to Beijing this week as part of Keir Starmer’s continuing efforts to revitalise the UK’s trade relationship with China and provide growth to the British economy.
The former science and technology secretary, who was promoted in Friday’s , is expected to land in China on Wednesday, picking up the schedule of his predecessor, Jonathan Reynolds, who is now the chief whip.