Commodities
Greenland says no to China-backed rare-earth mine in election
Party opposed to Kvanefjeld project wins, denting Beijing's ambitions
Politics
International relations
Xi tells Merkel, China-EU relations face 'various challenges'
Beijing hopes Europe makes 'independent' judgements, president says
Comment
What drives West's policy toward China: human rights or industry?
EU and US align against China's state capitalism
International relations
Japan woos Germany on Indo-Pacific with first '2-plus-2' talks
Countries pursue greater security cooperation with eye on China
Indo-Pacific
France to lead Quad naval drill in Indo-Pacific challenge to China
Five-nation exercise in Bay of Bengal seeks to promote maritime cooperation
COVID vaccines
China vaccines penetrate East Europe amid shortage of Western jabs
Beijing builds soft power as poor nations struggle to find Pfizer and other shots
Opinion
The very real risks of a dangerous confrontation with China
Nobody wants war, but the uncomfortable truth is that it is increasingly possible
International relations
China's secret loan contracts reveal clout over developing nations
Study finds clauses giving its state-owned lenders priority over other creditors
Comment
China will keep hard-line policy as Biden warns of steep competition
While maintaining close US ties, Japan must help region avoid violent conflict
Climate Change
Japan and EU to ally on aid for Asia decarbonization
Leading economies look to promote renewable energy in key region
