On Wednesday, a U.S. trade court blocked the president from imposing sweeping tariffs on imports under an emergency-powers law. A University of Pennsylvania professor explains how people behave within the complex world of international trade through the lens of interpersonal relations.

The Chinese premier’s recent trip to Southeast Asia comes as this year marks the 70th anniversary of the Bandung Conference. In a world of instability where might is right, the Bandung Spirit reminds us of a better way: respect and cooperation. Analysts explain why the Bandung Spirit serves as a beacon of inspiration for China and other countries in a turbulent world.

Though the huge tariff on the European Union has been put on hold after a phone call between U.S. and EU leaders, the rift across the Atlantic doesn’t seem likely to be going away any time soon. Former Swedish Prime Minister John Fredrik Reinfeldt shares his perspectives on current geopolitical shifts and relations across the Atlantic.

Even though there is a 90-day pause, the so-called U.S. "reciprocal tariffs" have disrupted world trade. The business community faces tremendous uncertainty. Analysts share their opinions on why businesses will benefit from lower trade barriers.

Beijing hosted the Global Trade and Investment Promotion Summit 2025, with the plenary session taking up "empowering global industrial and supply chains: digital intelligence for security, stability and collaboration." Listen to diverse voices of business and tech leaders.

Despite current tensions between China and the U.S. over tariffs, people-to-people exchanges remain vibrant. A Sino-U.S. relations scholar and an artist dedicated to fostering mutual understanding explain how bridges can be built between the two peoples.

China’s Private Economy Promotion Law is now in effect. It is the country's first law dedicated to promoting the private economy. The law improves institutional arrangements in areas such as fair competition, investment and scientific and technological innovation. Experts share their opinions on the future of private entities.

U.S. President Donald Trump has spoken separately with his Russian and Ukrainian counterparts for a potential ceasefire deal. This comes after Russian and Ukrainian officials held peace talks last Friday in Istanbul. Analysts share their opinions on the latest developments of the peace talks and the positions of related stakeholders.

Chinese tradition-inspired avant garde architectural designs are on full show at Italy's Venice architecture Biennale. What does modern Chinese architecture tell us about changing aesthetics in a hi-tech world?

The Trump administration has lifted its predecessor’s restrictions on exporting artificial intelligence chips. According to the U.S. Department of Commerce, the administration will pursue a bold and inclusive strategy for American AI technology. What could this policy change mean for global innovation? How will the change likely impact China's tech development?