The 47th U.S. President's trade and tariff war against China has domestic retailers warning of empty shelves and economists predicting a U.S. recession before the end of the year. Internationally, China is seen as a more stable partner and a force for good in the world than the U ...Show more
Iran nuclear talks
China, Russia, and Iran support the International Atomic Energy Agency in playing a constructive role in resolving issues pertaining to Iran's nuclear program. A joint meeting between senior diplomats from the three countries and the head of the IAEA sent that message on Thursday ...Show more
Trump's tariffs fallout
Higher inflation and lower growth. That's the outlook from the IMF's sobering World Economic Outlook for 2025. The report forecasts half a percentage point lower global growth for 2025, compared to January estimates, before Donald Trump returned to the White House. This is the cl ...Show more
Resolution 2758: A Witness to History at the UN
On this special edition of The Point, we are taken back to a pivotal moment in global diplomacy: October 25, 1971, when the United Nations passed Resolution 2758, recognizing the People's Republic of China as the sole lawful representative of China at the UN. Joining us today is ...Show more
Xi in Malaysia to strengthen regional ties
President Xi Jinping is in Malaysia now, as part of his state visits to Southeast Asian countries, including Vietnam and Cambodia. On the trip, China looks to strengthen economic ties, boost connectivity and deepen regional cooperation and integration. How does China's neighborho ...Show more