In February Mr Trump halted graft investigations under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, blaming the law for erecting “excessive barriers to American commerce”. Though Mr Trump loves economic coercion, his special envoy, Ric Grenell, has claimed that his boss frets that “sanctions penalise American companies”.

Chinese President Xi Jinping conducted a five-day diplomatic tour of Southeast Asia, visiting Vietnam, Malaysia, and Cambodia from April 14 to 18. The strategically timed visit, Xi’s first overseas trip of the year,

China’s economic plan has hit a wall, and now the government wants households to carry the weight. For years, Beijing leaned on exports and state-led investment to fuel growth. But with that model losing steam,

Xi’s self-styled image as a leader with absolute authority has roots in his formative years as the son of a revolutionary hero.

Former Deputy National Security Advisor Matt Pottinger describes the economic effects of President Donald Trump's tariffs on China's job market on 'The Story.'

The Trump administration is appealing a decision from the U.S. Court of International Trade that President Donald Trump exceeded his authority in imposing the tariffs on U.S. trading partners. A federal appeals court is allowing Trump’s tariffs to stay in place,

Beijing is racing ahead in advanced technology, including in robots, satellites and AI—and in some cases is catching up with the U.S.

U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff decisions since he took office on January 20 have shocked financial markets and sent a wave of uncertainty through the global economy. Here is a timeline of the major developments: February 1 - Trump imposes 25% tariffs on Mexican and most Canadian imports and 10% on goods from China,