US China relations

Trade war escalates as China hits back with 34% tariffs on all U.S. goods

Analysts say the escalating trade tensions between the U.S and China will make a near-term deal to end the trade war "highly unlikely".

A ‘beacon’ or a ‘roulette’? Chinese America watchers see opportunities and pitfalls

Some of China's America watchers see opportunities for their country in the United States' retreat from international institutions. Others see distractions and pitfalls.

China releases staff of an American due diligence firm in move to woo investors

The release of the employees from the firm, the Mintz Group, comes as China is trying to woo back foreign investors to help revive its sagging economy.