Archive - What's Happening in China

EU-China tensions, Rubio meets Wang Yi, and Beijing's deflation fears

Tensions continue to rise as von der Leyen urges faster derisking. Rubio confirms a likely Trump visit to China, while Beijing signals growing concern…

Jul 12 •

Ahead of EU-China summit, Wang Yi says Beijing can't afford Russian defeat

In talks with the EU, Wang Yi pushed back on criticism and reaffirmed Beijing's strategic alignment with Moscow

Jul 5 •

June 2025

China signs U.S. trade deal as EU tensions rise

As Beijing and Washington strike a deal, EU-China tensions over trade and geopolitics deepen ahead of July's summit

Jun 28 •

EU-China tensions rise over trade, Russia and market access

Brussels and Beijing mark 50 years of diplomatic ties, but growing tensions cloud hopes for progress at next month's leaders' summit

Jun 21 •

U.S. and China reach trade framework in London

Beijing's rare earths dominance puts pressure on U.S.

Jun 14 •

After Trump-Xi call, U.S.-China trade talks to resume in London

Rare earth export curbs remain a sticking point as global automakers and diplomats push for supply chain stability

Jun 7 •

May 2025

U.S.–China trade talks stall as Geneva truce falters

Amid new U.S. export bans and visa revocations, Beijing holds back on key concessions

May 31 •

The limits of détente

U.S.–China tensions persist despite a 90-day tariff truce. Beijing warns of legal consequences over Huawei chips and calls for a return to…

May 24 •

A fragile truce

The 90-day pause lowers some duties, but fundamental tensions remain unresolved

May 17 •

U.S.-China trade talks begin in Geneva

Can they find a way to de-escalate?

May 10 •

Is a thaw coming in the U.S.-China trade war?

Internal U.S. divisions and Chinese strategic caution shape the current stalemate

May 3 •

April 2025

Beijing pledges support for economy, rejects U.S. tariff claims

As Trump talks deals, Beijing insists the U.S. stop "creating confusion"

Apr 26 •

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