Observers say the ‘pragmatic compromise’ aims to create space for Pacific-only dialogue and stop geopolitics from tearing the PIF apart.

Scholars in the US have expressed concerns that Taiwans increasing distrust of the United States, particularly regarding President Donald Trumps tariffs and semiconductor policies, may negatively impact Washingtons long-term interests while benefiting Beijing,

China is set to hold a massive military parade in Beijing to mark 80 years since World War II ended. The parade will showcase new weapons and military equipment, highlighting China's military capabilities.

DAN WANG is a Research Fellow at Stanford University’s Hoover Institution and the author of Breakneck: China’s Quest to Engineer the Future.

China's foreign minister Wang Yi is scheduled to visit Pakistan until Aug 22. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Beijing defended the actions of a Chinese company over its handling of a disaster at a mine in Zambia, while also appearing to lash out at the US after it raised its concerns about the incident.

The Chinese economy lost some momentum in July, backing the case for policymakers to snap out of wait-and-see mode and stimulate growth.

China unveiled the results of its 14th Five-Year Plan (2021–2025) for digital economy development, showcasing progress in digital infrastructure, cross-industry data applications, and efforts to establish a national framework for data sharing and circulation.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Tuesday said the extended tariff truce with China is “working pretty well,” days after both countries agreed to delay a significant escalation in duties until November.