Iron ore range-bound as traders weigh Beijing stimulus, tariff woes
Dalian iron ore futures prices fluctuated within a narrow range on Thursday, as investors weighed expectations of additional stimulus measures to boost consumption in China against trade concerns and reports of steel production cuts.
China’s annual parliamentary session kicks off in Beijing, AP explains
China is keeping its economic growth target at “around 5%” for 2025 as China’s annual parliamentary session, the National People’s Congress, kicked off on Wednesday.
Top Russian Security Official Holds Beijing Talks With Chinese Foreign Minister, Ifax Reports
Sergei Shoigu, the secretary of Russia's Security Council, has held talks in Beijing with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, Russia's Interfax news agency reported on Friday. It cited Shoigu, Russia's former defence minister,
Wilson Sonsini to shut Beijing office in latest US law firm exit
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati is planning to shut down its office in Beijing, making it the latest big U.S. law firm to scale back in the Chinese legal market.
US Can't Split Up China and Russia, Beijing Warns
China pushed back against recent remarks by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, declaring that Washington could never "sow discord" in its ties with Moscow. Newsweek reached out to the White House and the Russian Foreign Ministry via email for comment.
Look to ‘Two Sessions’ for Signals From Beijing
China’s sputtering economy has seen green shoots of recovery after aggressive stimulus late last year but markets will be closely watching the annual National People’s Congress meeting for signs of what Beijing is planning.
New Zealand's foreign minister raises concerns over China's Tasman Sea drills on Beijing visit
New Zealand's foreign minister said he had raised concerns over China's recent live-fire drills in the Tasman Sea during meetings with Chinese leaders on Wednesday.
China legislature to hold its annual meeting in Beijing with thousands of delegates, AP explains
China’s annual major political event gets underway this week to endorse decisions already made by the all-powerful Chinese Communist Party.
Beijing Ramps Up Efforts For Tech Independence
In a speech to the country’s lawmakers, Chinese Premier Li Qiang said AI would be key to boosting China’s digital economy.
As U.S. hits Canada, China, Mexico with tariffs, Beijing retaliates
China on Tuesday announced retaliatory tariffs and export controls, as President Donald Trump's tariffs on goods from China, Canada and Mexico went into effect
Thailand’s secret deportation of Uyghurs to China a win for Beijing, snub to US
The secret deportation by Thailand of dozens of Uyghur men to China that has sparked international condemnation is a diplomatic win for Beijing and a snub to the United States and the United Nations,
What are Beijing’s plans for Taiwan after Ukraine shock? ‘Two sessions’ may offer clues
Analysts say Beijing is ‘preoccupied’ with the economy this year and will keep up its carrot and stick approach to Taiwan reunification.