Category: International Relations

Pressure Mounts on China to Offer Debt Relief to Poor Countries Facing Default

There was optimism at the spring meetings of the I.M.F. and World Bank that China will make concessions over restructuring its loans.
Lonely Cry for Action as China Locks Up Japanese Citizens on Spy Charges

Hideji Suzuki says Japan failed him during his six years in a Chinese prison. China’s recent arrest of a Japanese citizen is again testing Tokyo’s resolve.
As U.S. Tries to Isolate China, German Companies Move Closer

Some are expanding in China, reluctant to leave a huge market they need to finance operations back home.
‘Chilling Effect’: Arrest of Journalist Has Made Covering Russia Even Tougher

The detention of the Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich poses new obstacles for Western journalists seeking to report on Vladimir V. Putin’s rule.
Airbus to Double Production in China as It Moves Ahead With New Orders

The French plane maker’s deal comes despite pressure on Europe from the Biden administration to isolate Beijing.
Chinese Officials Flock to Twitter to Defend TikTok

The company has tried to distance itself, but the information push shows just how deeply invested Beijing is in its fate.
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen Balances China and U.S.

Known for her quiet pragmatism, Tsai Ing-wen has ushered in a new era of American cooperation as worries about Chinese aggression rise.
Journalist Detained by Russia Was Reporting Stories That ‘Needed to Be Told’

Evan Gershkovich, who works for The Wall Street Journal, knew the risks of reporting in Russia but felt a deep connection to the country, his friends said.
Now Playing in China: Putin-Aligned Artists Shunned in the West

As Russia works to shore up its image and rebuild its soft power after its invasion of Ukraine, it is strengthening cultural ties with friendly nations, including China.
Huawei, Pummeled by U.S. Sanctions, Reports Plunge in Profit

The company blamed the profit decline on pandemic lockdowns and an increase in research and development to counter restrictions on access to U.S. technology.
New Rules Will Make Many Electric Cars Ineligible for Tax Credits

The Biden administration hopes its guidelines for up to $7,500 in tax credits will encourage automakers to reduce their reliance on China for batteries and raw materials.
After Doling Out Huge Loans, China Is Now Bailing Out Countries

Beijing is emerging as a new heavyweight in providing emergency funds to debt-ridden countries, catching up to the I.M.F. as a lender of last resort.