Foreign Affairs

China warns U.S. against containment as Trump’s second term reshapes relations
Wang Yi signals a tough stance on U.S. sanctions but raises the possibility of a successful partnership.

China criticizes Trump tariffs, threatens possible retaliation
Wang Yi urges Washington to stop tariff war, claims Chinese support for multilateral world order.

TSMC’s $100 billion U.S. expansion to boost bilateral R&D and trade, analysts say
Despite concerns over security and competitiveness, analysts say the world's largest contract chipmaker could gain from the investment by integrating global talent and resources while boosting Taiwan's exports.

Nigeria, China crack down on Chinese nationals in financial crimes
China is Nigeria’s largest trading partner by value, with trade totaling $5 billion in 2023.

Trump vows to renew American dream and defends policies in address to Congress
NEWS PACKAGE: In his address to a joint session of Congress on March 4, U.S. President Donald Trump celebrated his administration's early actions as ways to renew the American Dream, highlighting policies such as downsizing federal workforce, imposing tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China, and enforcing strict border controls.

Trump hails retaliatory tariffs in defense of America’s jobs and its soul
Manufacturers are already shifting some operations from Asia in response to his policy, Trump says.

In response to Trump, Democrat calls for responsible changes to government
Senator Elissa Slotkin: ‘Trump's actions suggest that in his heart he doesn't believe that we're an exceptional nation.’

Trump declares ‘America is back,’ defends tariffs, other policies in address to Congress
President says United States will begin imposing 'reciprocal tariffs' on all U.S. trading partners on April 2.

China hunts for opportunities in Europe and Taiwan after Ukraine diplomacy goes awry
The fallout could also ripple out to Asia, where countries aligned with Washington, such as Taiwan, are grappling with the implications of a more transactional United States and the opportunities that could create for China.

Chinese criminal networks infiltrate Palau, threaten Taiwan ties
Analysts criticize Beijing for leveraging economic influence to win over small nations, turning Palau into a hub for money laundering and capital flight, and using corruption and financial incentives to expand its reach.