A US ally is reconsidering aid to a strategic Pacific nation. Will China move in?
A rare dispute between New Zealand and Kiribati has renewed focus on the Pacific island nation, highlighting the existential ...
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China triggers Pacific diplomatic crisis after granting rare honor to tiny island nation
The leader of the Cook Islands is this week making his country's first ever state visit to China in order to sign a deal, ...
China’s Green Bond Debut Is Chance to Capitalize on US Retreat
China’s impending listing of an inaugural sovereign green bond in London will test appetite among international investors to ...
New Zealand voices renewed concern as Cook Islands PM eyes agreement with China
New Zealand expressed renewed concern on Monday about the Cook Islands' prime minister travelling to China this week to sign ...
China says a visit by Cook Islands' prime minister isn't meant to antagonize others in South Pacific
China says a visit this week by the Cook Islands’ prime minister to Beijing was not meant to conspire against anyone in the South Pacific, despite the trip stirring up a diplomatic spat between the ...
What DeepSeek’s Success Says About China’s Ability to Nurture Talent
China produces a vast number of STEM graduates, but it hasn’t been known for innovation. Cultural and political factors may ...
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China’s DeepSeek AI faces global backlash as nations move to ban the “misleading” platform
China’s DeepSeek has emerged as a significant player. However, the AI platform is now facing intense global scrutiny, with ...
The USAID shutdown could make China more powerful. Beijing is already pouring billions into countries around the world.
The end of USAID could mean more space for China to expand globally. BI analyzed where China invests the most and how it ...
China's tit-for-tat tariffs on US take effect
China's latest tariffs on US goods include a 15% border tax on imports of US coal and liquefied natural gas products. There ...
Is China’s DeepSeek moment a chance to transform into an ‘open-source nation’?
Beijing should ease excessive regulation and administrative intervention in AI sector to promote more tech innovation, ...
U.S. Had Biggest Trade Deficits With These 10 Nations In 2024
The 2024 deficit was a record $1.2 trillion, marking the fourth consecutive trade deficit above $1 trillion and the sixth ...
China to expedite integration of new energies into nation’s electricity market, boosting green and low-carbon transition
China recently issued a notice to expedite the integration of new energies into the nation's open electricity market, ...