US and China Agree to Extend Trade Truce Amidst Lingering Tensions and Strategic Realignments

WASHINGTON/NEW YORK/TOKYO — Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump concluded their second formal summit of the year in Washington, a meeting marked by a temporary extension of…

Intake of Chinese plastic materials jumps 52% from start of US-Iran war

TOKYO — Japanese companies have witnessed a dramatic surge in imports of plastic and chemical materials from China, a trend directly linked to the escalating U.S.-Iran conflict and its ripple…

Tokyo Stresses Reconciliation and Ties with US, Rejects Beijing’s Accusations of ‘Neo-Militarism’ Following Trump-Xi Summit

Japan on Friday emphasized its postwar reconciliation and unwavering commitment to its close partnership with the United States, a day after U.S. President Donald Trump’s remarks at a summit with…

FAW-GAC Deal Signals Beijing’s Push to End Cash Burn in China’s Overcrowded Automotive Sector

A significant strategic alignment between two of China’s largest state-owned automotive giants, First Automotive Works (FAW) and Guangzhou Automobile Group (GAC), has ignited speculation about a broader wave of consolidation…

Xi Jinping and Donald Trump Engage in High-Stakes Summit Amidst Global Turbulence

WASHINGTON/NEW YORK/TOKYO — Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump convened for their second summit of the year, a critical dialogue unfolding against a backdrop of escalating trade…

Xi Jinping and Donald Trump Convene in Washington Amidst Persistent Global Tensions

WASHINGTON/NEW YORK/TOKYO — The second summit of the year between Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump commenced in Washington on September 23, 2026, with both leaders seeking…

Xi Jinping and Donald Trump Convene for Crucial Summit Amidst Escalating Global Tensions

WASHINGTON/NEW YORK/TOKYO — The leaders of the world’s two largest economies, Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump, have commenced their second summit of the year, a high-stakes…

Xi Jinping and Donald Trump Hold Pivotal Summit Amidst Lingering Trade Tensions and Geopolitical Undercurrents

WASHINGTON/NEW YORK/TOKYO — Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump convened for their second summit of the year, a high-stakes meeting shadowed by persistent disputes over tariffs, access…

Vietnam Eases Retail Investment Rules, Paving Way for Major Multinational Expansion

HANOI – Vietnam will significantly ease restrictions on foreign direct investment in its retail sector, a move long anticipated by international players and now poised to accelerate the expansion of…

Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump Set for Crucial Summit Amidst Rising Global Tensions

WASHINGTON/NEW YORK — Chinese President Xi Jinping is embarking on a significant state visit to Washington D.C. on September 23, 2026, for a highly anticipated summit with U.S. President Donald…