After two days in Stockholm, Chinese and U.S. trade officials have wrapped up their latest round of talks, with cautious optimism for extending a 90-day tariff truce. What progress has been made behind closed doors? What will a continued pause in tariffs mean for both countries and the rest of the world?

A major trade deal struck over the weekend between the United States and the European Union is drawing sharp reactions. While some are calling it a strategic win for U.S. President Donald Trump, critics within Europe argue the agreement is deeply imbalanced. What impact will the deal have on European economies? Will Washington’s tariffs unite or divide the EU further?

Leaders from China and the European Union have concluded the China-EU Summit in Beijing, focusing on strengthening bilateral cooperation while addressing areas of disagreement. Both sides reaffirmed their partnership and agreed to deepen collaboration on climate change. How important is the China-EU relationship for both sides and the world? What divides still remain? And how might this relationship evolve?

China has held a series of high-level briefings to outline the progress under its 14th five-year plan, from booming trade and infrastructure expansion to record foreign exchange flows. Data also shows the resilience of the country's economy despite global challenges and mounting external pressure. How has China managed to keep its economy on track? What has China done to manage trade tensions and global uncertainties?

Japan's ruling coalition has suffered a historic setback, losing its majority in the upper house. It follows the October defeat in the more important lower house. For the first time since its founding in 1955, the Liberal Democratic Party finds itself a minority in both houses. Is this the beginning of the end of decades of one-party dominance in Japan? What does this mean for Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and the country's struggling economy?

During talks with visiting Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Chinese President Xi Jinping described the “turnaround” in China-Australia relations as a powerful example of what can be achieved by treating each other as equals, seeking common ground while setting aside differences, and pursuing mutually beneficial cooperation. Albanese’s six-day visit—his second in less than two years—is widely seen as a pivotal step in not just stabilizing, but strengthening bilateral ties. What has this visit accomplished? How deep does this diplomatic shift truly run? And how can both countries seize new opportunities amid an increasingly turbulent global landscape?

U.S. President Donald Trump has dramatically escalated pressure on Russia this week to end its attacks against Ukraine. The moves include announcing new weapons for Kyiv and threatening direct and secondary tariffs on Moscow and those who do business with it if peace isn't reached in 50 days. What has caused this U-turn on Trump's stance on the conflict? What could be Russia's response as more European countries join the U.S. scheme to ship weapons to Ukraine? And how will these moves impact the situation in the battlefield?

China’s economy has exceeded expectations, posting 5.3-percent growth in the first half of the year. What's driving China's growth amid an increasingly complex international landscape? How resilient is its foreign trade? What are the key challenges and priorities for the rest of the year?

China and the European Union have seen both high-level diplomacy and rising trade tensions. China's foreign and commerce ministries have rejected European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's accusation of distorting trade and limiting market access. China said the claims misrepresent reality and overlook progress in bilateral talks. What's fueling the friction? Why is the NATO chief adopting a confrontational stance toward China as the EU-China summit approaches? And how might U.S. tariff policies shape the future of China-EU trade relations?

In the latest escalation of U.S. President Donald Trump's trade war, Washington has imposed new tariffs ranging from 25% to 30% on eight additional countries. Most striking, however, is a 50% tariff on Brazil, justified by what Trump called concerns over freedom of speech in South America's largest economy. This comes on the heels of a broader move targeting 14 countries—including major economies like Japan and South Korea—with steep tariffs unless trade agreements are reached by August 1. Trump also announced a 50% tariff on copper imports and a 200% duty on pharmaceuticals. What's driving this latest wave of trade threats? Can deals be struck before the August 1 deadline? And what might be the domestic and global consequences of targeting critical sectors?