Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken is in China this week as tensions have risen over trade, security, Russia’s war on Ukraine and the Middle East crisis.
Category: Territorial Disputes
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China’s New Economic Agenda, a Lot Like the Old One: Takeaways
At the National People’s Congress on Tuesday, China’s leaders set an ambitious goal for growth, exactly the same one as last year.
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Exxon Raises Questions About Chevron’s $53 Billion Deal for Hess
Exxon may try to upend its rival’s megadeal. The prize is a 30 percent stake in the oil-rich fields off the coast of Guyana.
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Nepal Is Investigating New Airport Made by China
After a Times article about the cost and quality of Pokhara airport, which Chinese state-owned firms financed and built, Nepal’s anti-corruption agency said it was looking into the project.
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How ‘Barbie’ and Blackpink Entered South China Sea Map Spat
Vietnam banned the film over its apparent use of a Chinese map showing disputed territory. Blackpink concerts may be next. Here’s what the fuss is about.
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Vietnam Bans ‘Barbie’ Movie Over South China Sea Map
Greta Gerwig’s upcoming film has been banned in the country for its use of a map depicting territory that both China and Vietnam claim as their own.
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As Iran Seizes Tankers, U.A.E. Pulls Back From U.S.-Led Maritime Force
The United Arab Emirates announced it had stopped participating in the security group after Iran seized two tankers in the Persian Gulf recently.