Category: International Relations

Business-First Hong Kong Now Comes With a Catch: Beijing Politics

The city, promised some autonomy by China, is trying to move on from a security law imposed by Beijing. Companies are learning that’s not always possible.
How China Pulled So Far Ahead on Industrial Policy

The United States and Europe are trying to catch up to a rival skilled in using all the levers of government and banking to dominate global manufacturing.
G7 Finance Ministers Aim to Use Russia’s Frozen Assets to Help Ukraine

Western economic officials projected a united front, and braced for retaliation, as they prepped tougher sanctions and tariffs.
G7 Finance Ministers Close Ranks as Tensions with Russia and China Fester

Western economic officials projected a united front, and braced for retaliation, as they prepped tougher sanctions and tariffs.
Yellen Warns Israel Against Cutting off Palestinian Banks

The Treasury secretary said that allies from the Group of 7 nations must work to stabilize the West Bank economy and increase Gaza aid.
Russia’s War Machine Revs Up as the West’s Plan to Cap Oil Revenues Sputters

Russia has largely evaded attempts by the U.S. and Europe to keep it from profiting from its energy exports.
Europe Wants to Build a Stronger Defense Industry, but Can’t Decide How

Conflicting political visions, competitive jockeying and American dominance stand in the way of a more coordinated and efficient military machine.
Chinese Firms Face Authoritarianism at Home and Hostility Abroad

The experience of TikTok’s owner, ByteDance, in Beijing and Washington shows how much the ground has shifted for China’s entrepreneurs.
Taiwan, on China’s Doorstep, Is Dealing With TikTok Its Own Way

The island democracy was early to ban TikTok on government phones, and the ruling party refuses to use it. But a U.S.-style ban is not under consideration.
How China Got So Dominant in Cars and Solar

Heavy subsidies for industry, together with weak sales in China, have set the stage for an export boom, raising fears of factory job losses elsewhere.
TikTok C.E.O. Shou Chew’s Path From Quiet Tech Exec to Met Gala Red Carpet

With the company facing a ban in the U.S., Shou Chew is expected to join Zendaya, Bad Bunny and Anna Wintour on the red carpet.
Calls to Divest From Israel Put Students and Donors on Collision Course

To get protesters off campus lawns, Brown University and others have agreed to consider ending investments linked to Israel. But how?