Category: International Relations

China Is Holding a Major Meeting on the Economy That You Can’t Watch

President Xi Jinping will preside over a conclave to draft a new economic program. The stakes are high, but expectations for big changes are modest.
Three West African Countries Exit Regional ECOWAS Bloc

Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger are withdrawing from a 49-year-old regional alliance that has allowed goods and nearly 400 million people to travel freely across a tightly connected region.
U.S. Creates High-Tech Global Supply Chains to Blunt Risks Tied to China

The Biden administration is trying to get foreign companies to invest in chip-making in the United States and more countries to set up factories to do final assembly and packaging.
How the Yen’s Slide Is Undermining Japan’s Defense Buildup

Japan is struggling to fund plans that would significantly bolster its military readiness amid rising regional threats.
Rachel Reeves, Britain’s First Female Chancellor, Turns to Janet Yellen for Inspiration

Rachel Reeves, who will oversee Britain’s budget, is expected to pursue an agenda influenced by Janet Yellen’s more activist approach to job-creation and investment in the United States.
How China and Russia Compete, and Cooperate, in Central Asia

China’s leader, Xi Jinping, and President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia are courting regional leaders and pushing an alternative to the U.S.-led order.
Trump Organization Signs Contract for New Middle East Tower

The residential high-rise tower in Jeddah is the latest of several developments that the former president’s company has planned for the Middle East.
For American Brands Worried About China, Is India the Future?

As multinational retailers diminish their dependence on Chinese factories, some are shifting production to India.
Where Have All the Chinese I.P.O.s Gone?

Chinese companies’ stock market listings once flooded Wall Street. These days, China’s initial public offerings are in a drought.
Japan and South Korea Are Fighting Over an App at a Tense Time

SoftBank and Naver helped bridge geopolitical relations with a joint venture to own the operator of the messaging app Line, but now the partnership is fraying.
U.S. Unveils Rules to Curb Investments in Chinese Technology

The Treasury Department unveiled rules to curb financing of Chinese semiconductors, quantum computers and artificial intelligence systems.
China’s Lust for Durian Is Creating Fortunes in Southeast Asia

Demand for the fruit, known for its rich taste and intense smell, has reshaped parts of Southeast Asia, where it has long been a staple.