SHANGHAI/BEIJING (Reuters) – China should take “self-defense measures” against U.S. tariffs by offering subsidies to companies and industries that may suffer losses from trade frictions, the Chinese state-run tabloid Global Times said on Wednesday. Chinese technology firms, in particular, could be treated unfairly and “become the victims of (U.S. President Donald) Trump’s trade war,” it […]

. The US risks being outpaced by China in groundbreaking military hi-tech, including artificial intelligence, robotics and big data, former US Deputy Defense Secretary warned, adding “this is what it feels like to be offset.” . The United States “should be prepared to be surprised” in any conflict with China, not only because Beijing has […]

HAMBANTOTA, Sri Lanka — Every time Sri Lanka’s president, Mahinda Rajapaksa, turned to his Chinese allies for loans and assistance with an ambitious port project, the answer was yes. Yes, though feasibility studies said the port wouldn’t work. Yes, though other frequent lenders like India had refused. Yes, though Sri Lanka’s debt was ballooning rapidly […]

PHNOM PENH (Reuters) – China has granted more than $100 million in military aid to Cambodia, Cambodia said on Tuesday, highlighting the strong ties between Beijing and a government that critics accuse of destroying democracy ahead of an election next month. Prime Minister Hun Sen’s ruling party is expected to easily win the general election […]

  BEIJING (Reuters) – China told France on Monday it would buy more of its farm produce, hinted at future Airbus purchases and pledged to work on market access, shoring up its trade ties with Europe amid the increasing danger of a tariff war with the United States. Chinese Premier Li Keqiang told French Prime […]

Tokyo says it will spend millions of dollars on fishery facilities in a remote island chain Japan said Monday it will provide 2.5 billion yen (US$23 million) in aid to Indonesia for the development of fishery facilities on remote islands, at a time when China’s clout in the region is increasing. The signing of a […]

MANILA, Philippines — China’s blocking of exploration of possible power sources in the South China Sea by the Philippines has weakened the country’s energy security, maritime experts said. “The Philippines has been eager to tap natural gas reserves beneath Reed Bank for over a decade but has been stymied by Chinese opposition,” wrote Bonnie Glaser, […]

‘I don’t hate America or dislike America,’ new Chinese green card holder Brent W says. ‘I just love China and Chinese people a lot more’ Eight years ago, he moved to China from the southeastern US state of Florida to take a job as a chief representative with an online Hong Kong company. Today, he […]

BEIJING (Reuters) – China must lead the way in reforming global governance, the foreign ministry on Saturday cited President Xi Jinping as saying, as Beijing looks to increase its world influence. China has sought a greater say in global organizations such as the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund and United Nations, in line with […]

As tensions escalate over which nations should control the South China Sea, Malaysia is embarking on a military buildup. The buildup comes as new Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad defeated last month incumbent Najib Nazak, who was viewed as being too soft on China. Chinese ships have encroached in oil-rich waters and fishing grounds claimed by […]