Ethan Zhao
Senior Reporter
The Latest
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Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit, Beijing Calls for 'Dialogue and Cooperation' While Washington Warns 'Everything Is on the Table'
China signaled a willingness to ease tensions with the United States ahead of a long-anticipated meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping, even as trade negotiators from both sides prepare for difficult discussions this weekend in Malaysia. 
China signaled a willingness to ease tensions with the United States ahead of a long-anticipated meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping, even as trade negotiators from both sides prepare for difficult discussions this weekend in Malaysia. -
Nexperia China Defies Dutch Parent, Rejects Executive Dismissal as Power Struggle Deepens
A deepening power struggle inside Dutch chipmaker Nexperia has erupted into open defiance, as its Chinese subsidiary publicly rejected a directive from headquarters to dismiss a senior executive and resumed chip sales in defiance of Dutch oversight. The rare public split underscores growing tensions between The Hague and Beijing over control of critical semiconductor supply chains. 
A deepening power struggle inside Dutch chipmaker Nexperia has erupted into open defiance, as its Chinese subsidiary publicly rejected a directive from headquarters to dismiss a senior executive and resumed chip sales in defiance of Dutch oversight. The rare public split underscores growing tensions between The Hague and Beijing over control of critical semiconductor supply chains. -
China Unveils Five-Year Economic Roadmap Prioritizing Tech Self-Reliance and Manufacturing Over Consumer Demand
China's top leadership has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening domestic manufacturing and technological self-reliance over the next five years, signaling that the world's second-largest economy will continue prioritizing state-led industrial expansion even as it grapples with weak domestic demand and mounting tensions with the United States. 
China's top leadership has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening domestic manufacturing and technological self-reliance over the next five years, signaling that the world's second-largest economy will continue prioritizing state-led industrial expansion even as it grapples with weak domestic demand and mounting tensions with the United States. -
China Condemns Trump’s Russia Oil Sanctions as “Unilateral,” Warns Against Pressure Tactics on Ukraine
China denounced new U.S. sanctions against Russia's two largest oil producers, Rosneft and Lukoil, calling them illegal and counterproductive, as Washington intensified efforts to choke off Moscow's energy revenues and force an end to the war in Ukraine. 
China denounced new U.S. sanctions against Russia's two largest oil producers, Rosneft and Lukoil, calling them illegal and counterproductive, as Washington intensified efforts to choke off Moscow's energy revenues and force an end to the war in Ukraine. -
North Korea Fires Multiple Missiles Ahead of Trump’s Asia Trip
North Korea fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles early Wednesday from an area near Pyongyang, South Korea's military said, just a week before President Donald Trump is set to arrive in the country for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit. The launches mark Pyongyang's first missile test since May and come amid speculation that Trump could attempt to revive talks with Kim Jong Un during his visit. 
North Korea fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles early Wednesday from an area near Pyongyang, South Korea's military said, just a week before President Donald Trump is set to arrive in the country for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit. The launches mark Pyongyang's first missile test since May and come amid speculation that Trump could attempt to revive talks with Kim Jong Un during his visit. -
Dutch Minister Engages Beijing as Nexperia Power Struggle Deepens Between The Hague and China
The Netherlands and China are locked in an escalating dispute over semiconductor firm Nexperia BV, after The Hague seized control of the Chinese-owned company last month, prompting Beijing to impose export restrictions. Dutch Economy Minister Vincent Karremans said he spoke with China's Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao on Tuesday to discuss "further steps toward reaching a solution" that could serve both economies' interests. The Netherlands and China are locked in an escalating dispute over semiconductor firm Nexperia BV, after The Hague seized control of the Chinese-owned company last month, prompting Beijing to impose export restrictions. Dutch Economy Minister Vincent Karremans said he spoke with China's Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao on Tuesday to discuss "further steps toward reaching a solution" that could serve both economies' interests. -
Nexperia Ownership Fight Escalates as Dutch State Seizes Control and Chinese Unit Defies Orders
A power struggle over the Dutch chipmaker Nexperia has erupted into a full-scale diplomatic standoff after the company's Chinese division told employees to ignore directives from its Dutch management, insisting the firm is "a Chinese company." The letter, reported by Dutch broadcaster NOS, comes days after the Netherlands seized control of the semiconductor maker, citing national security concerns. A power struggle over the Dutch chipmaker Nexperia has erupted into a full-scale diplomatic standoff after the company's Chinese division told employees to ignore directives from its Dutch management, insisting the firm is "a Chinese company." The letter, reported by Dutch broadcaster NOS, comes days after the Netherlands seized control of the semiconductor maker, citing national security concerns. -
Taiwan Bars Officials, Students from China’s ‘Retrocession’ Events, Accuses Beijing of Historical Distortion
Taiwan has barred its officials, students, and teachers from attending upcoming Chinese events marking the 80th anniversary of the island's so-called "retrocession," accusing Beijing of distorting history to advance its political goal of unification. The decision comes amid heightened cross-strait tensions and follows warnings from Taipei that Beijing is weaponizing historical commemorations to undermine the Republic of China's sovereignty. 
Taiwan has barred its officials, students, and teachers from attending upcoming Chinese events marking the 80th anniversary of the island's so-called "retrocession," accusing Beijing of distorting history to advance its political goal of unification. The decision comes amid heightened cross-strait tensions and follows warnings from Taipei that Beijing is weaponizing historical commemorations to undermine the Republic of China's sovereignty. -
China Expels No. 2 General He Weidong and 8 Others in Sweeping Anti-Corruption Purge Before Key Party Meeting
China has expelled its second-highest ranking general, He Weidong, and eight other senior military officials from the Communist Party and the armed forces in what authorities described as a major anti-corruption move ahead of a key party gathering in Beijing. The Ministry of Defense said Friday that all nine officials "seriously violated Party discipline and are suspected of serious duty-related crimes involving an extremely large amount of money." 
China has expelled its second-highest ranking general, He Weidong, and eight other senior military officials from the Communist Party and the armed forces in what authorities described as a major anti-corruption move ahead of a key party gathering in Beijing. The Ministry of Defense said Friday that all nine officials "seriously violated Party discipline and are suspected of serious duty-related crimes involving an extremely large amount of money." -
China Accuses U.S. of ‘Stoking Panic’ Over Rare Earth Controls as Trade Tensions Escalate
China on Thursday accused the United States of "deliberately stirring up unnecessary misunderstanding and panic" over its new rare earth export controls, rejecting Washington's call to roll back the measures and dismissing Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's personal attack on Beijing's chief negotiator. The remarks came amid renewed tension over global supply chains and just weeks before a planned meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea. 
China on Thursday accused the United States of "deliberately stirring up unnecessary misunderstanding and panic" over its new rare earth export controls, rejecting Washington's call to roll back the measures and dismissing Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's personal attack on Beijing's chief negotiator. The remarks came amid renewed tension over global supply chains and just weeks before a planned meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea.
