Insights on U.S. politics

Ultra-modern smart, autonomous production lines powered with artificial intelligence. How are companies tapping into these innovations to keep their operations efficient amid global changes? Answers from top government and company executives at the recent World Economic Forum. 

Chinese New Year celebrations are underway. As we celebrate the Year of the Snake, we reflect on the deep cultural connections that snakes have in Chinese tradition. Our panelists share their interpretations of the snake. How do they understand the snake in Chinese culture and wh ... Show More

Last year, China has been continuing to advance its people to people exchange initiatives, fostering understanding and friendship. In this episode, we focus on the exchanges between China and the United States. 

Faced with stagnating economic growth, Chinese leader Xi Jinping decided to go all in on manufacturing and exporting. But, as Lingling Wei reports, the increase in low-cost Chinese goods is squeezing businesses around the world and raising the specter of a new trade war. Further ... Show More

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi says China is willing to strengthen cooperation with Jamaica in various fields and enhance people-to-people exchanges. 

China's National Development and Reform Commission has released a report on China and Africa's joint efforts to build the Belt and Road Initiative. 

The US and China have agreed to slash import tariffs for 90 days to allow for further negotiations. The deal is a major pullback of America's trade offensive, and comes after Chinese President Xi Jinping has taken a defiant stance against Donald Trump. Bloomberg Opinion columnist ... Show More

On Monday, to the surprise of global investors, the U.S. and China agreed to a 90-day trade deal. The deal slashed tariffs between the two countries and sent stocks surging. Leading the negotiations on the U.S. side was Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. WSJ’s Brian Schwartz, who ... Show More

In the early days of President Trump’s second term, China was ready to negotiate on trade. Then came Liberation Day. Now China is ready with a trade war arsenal taking aim at U.S. companies. WSJ’s Lingling Wei explains how China is gearing up for an extraordinary conflict with no ... Show More

My guest today, Elizabeth Economy, is the author of the new book The Third Revolution: Xi Jinping and the New Chinese State. The book examines the transformative changes ongoing in China today under the leadership of Xi Jinping.  Xi Jingping has consolidated power in a fairly unp ... Show More

The Hong Kong-based company CK Hutchinson, led by billionaire Li Ka-shing, recently announced a deal to sell majority stakes in two ports on the Panama Canal. The deal with a consortium of investors led by BlackRock pleased President Donald Trump, after he had expressed interest ... Show More

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin have met in Beijing, affirming their commitment to strengthening China-Russia relations.