BEIJING — The U.S. handed over a Chinese fugitive suspected of drug-related crimes to China for the first ​time in recent years, state news agency Xinhua reported ‌on Friday, citing Chinese police. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The individual, surnamed Han, was suspected of drug

The Eastern Dragon dominates world trade, but the way it shares its wealth has been quite problematic, to say the least, for some countries. China’s meteoric rise over the past three decades has reshaped global supply chains, lifted millions out of poverty, and turned the country into the world’s manufacturing powerhouse. As trade volumes grow,

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — New Zealand and Cook Islands signed a defense and security pact Thursday, easing more than a year of tension between the Pacific nations over Cook Islands’ deepening ties with China. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The fraught diplomatic standoff that prompted

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. › The extradition of a Chinese drug fugitive to face justice highlights the ongoing global battle against the illicit drug trade.Washington Today In a rare joint operation, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency has extradited a Chinese fugitive suspected of drug smuggling and trafficking to China. The

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. › A sleek, modern container ship model reflects the continued investment in new tonnage to support global trade networks.Athens Today Athens-based Erasmus Shipinvest Group has placed an order for two 1,800 TEU feeder container vessels at CSSC Guangzhou Huangpu Wenchong shipyard in China. The order includes options for

China has reiterated its support for cross-border technology deals that comply with legal and regulatory frameworks, even as authorities intensify their review of Meta’s reported US$2 billion acquisition of AI startup Manus. The development reflects Beijing’s attempt to balance openness to global collaboration with tighter oversight of sensitive technology transfers. The ongoing review is focused

The FBI has labeled a suspected Chinese cyber intrusion into a government surveillance system a “major incident” that poses risks to U.S. national security, according to a senior law enforcement official and a source with knowledge of the matter. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The

Listen to this article Estimated 3 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Representatives from some of the country’s most powerful financial institutions have joined a trade mission to China to promote Canada in

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. › The strategic partnership between Starbucks and Boyu Capital aims to accelerate the coffee giant’s growth in the lucrative Chinese market.Seattle Today Starbucks Corporation and Boyu Capital, a leading Chinese private equity firm, have finalized a joint venture agreement to accelerate Starbucks’ long-term growth strategy in China. The