The only scenario in which China might deregulate its critical minerals export is if the U.S. fully removes tariffs imposed on Chinese goods as part of the trade war, said Wang Yiwei, a professor of international affairs at Renmin University, echoing the Chinese government’s earlier stance.

If China were to invade Taiwan, no one is certain how different countries would line up. A new paper by the Centre for a New American Security ( CNAS ), a think-tank in Washington, examines that question.

Bullish bets firmed up on most Asian currencies as the lack of clarity on a U.S.-China trade agreement kept the dollar on the back foot, a Reuters poll showed on Thursday.

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Saturday delivered a dire warning to the Asia-Pacific region and the world: China’s designs on Taiwan pose a threat to global peace and stability that requires “our allies and partners do their part on defense.

A recent Citigroup report shows that Chinese exports to several Southeast Asian nations have hit record levels as firms shift shipments to avoid rising US tariffs. This raises concerns about the impact on local industries in countries like Vietnam,

China has issued over $1 trillion in loans and grants for tens of thousands of projects across the developing world.

We unpack the latest study into how consumers in key markets across East and Southeast Asia perceive luxury today and what they expect from the shopping experience.

Asia stock markets mixed on Tuesday as traders cautiously awaited further details from the second day of US-China trade talks. Officials from both nations met in London on Monday to discuss rare earth shipments and the potential easing of export restrictions,