Beijing is using a ban on the humble mollusk to punish Japan over its apparent willingness to defend Taiwan.
Category: International Relations
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Europe Funnels Billions to Ukraine but Wobbles Geopolitically
The European Union came up with an 11th-hour compromise to help Ukraine, but the solution raised questions about the bloc’s decisiveness.
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China Is Feeling Strong and Senses an American Retreat
Beijing is using its messaging tools to show off its prowess at building infrastructure and project power, taking advantage of what it says is “deep anxiety” in U.S. policies.
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Israel Approves $37 Billion Deal to Deliver Gas to Egypt
Israel’s granting of an export permit is the final step to allow the deal, first announced by energy companies in August, to proceed.
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Trump Files $10 Billion Suit Over BBC Documentary
The British broadcaster, which has expressed regret over the editing of video clips about the president, has rejected claims that the error was evidence of a fundamental bias in its news reporting.
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U.S.-U.K. Trade Deal Hits Stumbling Block
The U.S. government has paused a tech-focused trade pledge with Britain over broader disagreements about Britain’s digital regulations and food safety rules.
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China Is Getting Much of What It Wants From the U.S., Including Chips
For China, President Trump’s moves to loosen chip controls, soften U.S. rhetoric and stay silent on tensions with Japan amount to a rare string of strategic gains.
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From the DealBook Summit: Industry Leaders Share Their Insights
Representing a variety of public and private sectors, guests from technology and finance to education and the artsparticipated in a lunchtime discussion designed to spark conversation around critical questions of the day.
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DealBook Summit: In a Tumultuous Era, Global Alliances and Practices Are Upended
While President Trump has made positive moves, panelists on a DealBook task force pointed to Ukraine, Venezuela and, especially, China as serious missteps.
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I.M.F. Prods China, Gently, on Its Weak Currency
Caught between Beijing and the Trump administration, the International Monetary Fund offered mild criticism of China for relying too heavily on exports.
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Chip Company Plotted to Send Technology to China, Ex-C.E.O. Says
The former chief executive of Nexperia, a Dutch chipmaker, said Dutch officials had known for years that the company’s Chinese owner sought to move its technology to China.