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China

Will Trump continue his ‘tough on China’ stance?
Opinion
/ 11 November 2024

Will Trump continue his ‘tough on China’ stance?

The US and China could recognise that their roles as global stakeholders demand collaboration on issues such as climate change, technological innovation and global trade

By Imran Khalid
Taiwan cites ‘economic constraints’ for delayed move of Pretoria liaison office
National
/ 7 November 2024

Taiwan cites ‘economic constraints’ for delayed move of Pretoria liaison office

The international relations ministry says there will be further ‘engagements’ to find a solution

By Emsie Ferreira
Africa’s kleptocrats enable illegal forestry
Thought Leader
/ 26 October 2024

Africa’s kleptocrats enable illegal forestry

The destruction of indigenous forests, which act as carbon sinks, is also driven by foreign demand

By Helen Grange
Divided Europe faces China’s electric vehicle surge amid growing tensions
Thought Leader
/ 25 October 2024

Divided Europe faces China’s electric vehicle surge amid growing tensions

For both economies, the path forward must focus on building stronger ties, not severing them

By Imran Khalid
International relations department denies bowing to pressure on Taiwan
Politics
/ 18 October 2024

International relations department denies bowing to pressure on Taiwan

Instructing Taipei to move its trade office out of the diplomatic capital to Johannesburg was standard practice, the department said

By Emsie Ferreira
South Africa risks missing out on gold price surge due to structural challenges in mining sector
Business
/ 30 September 2024

South Africa risks missing out on gold price surge due to structural challenges in mining sector

Prices have increased by over 30%, favouring gold-producing countries like South Africa, but structural issues are dampening opportunities

By Aarti Bhana
China is mobilising the Global South, but is it for peace in Ukraine?
Partner Content
/ 27 September 2024

China is mobilising the Global South, but is it for peace in Ukraine?

Beijing is well aware that it cannot solve the problem on its own

By Partner Content
SA companies should focus on meeting the requirements for a ‘green economy’
Opinion
/ 17 September 2024

SA companies should focus on meeting the requirements for a ‘green economy’

The public and civil society taking action to ensure compliance with environmental sustainability local and international laws and treaties is likely to gather momentum

By David Geral
Only a Pan-African industrial policy on critical minerals for renewable will unlock prosperity
Opinion
/ 16 September 2024

Only a Pan-African industrial policy on critical minerals for renewable will unlock prosperity

African countries must avoid the mistakes of the fossil-fuel industrial revolution; the mining of cobalt, lithium, manganese, nickel and copper must be based on equity, human rights and local development

By Kudakwashe Manjonjo
SA’s agricultural export growth cools slightly in second quarter of 2024
Opinion
/ 16 September 2024

SA’s agricultural export growth cools slightly in second quarter of 2024

Despite this drop, trade figures remain encouraging, but various departments need to address policy and other issues to boost exports

By Wandile Sihlobo
With the rise in right-wing populism, democracy around the world is weakened
Opinion
/ 15 September 2024

With the rise in right-wing populism, democracy around the world is weakened

South Africa stands out as a country that strongly defends democracy

By Ursula van Beek
US and China seek common ground to tackle the climate crisis
Thought Leader
/ 10 September 2024

US and China seek common ground to tackle the climate crisis

There is cautious optimism that their collaboration will pave the way for a more sustainable future, offering real hope for the planet we all share

By Imran Khalid
Indian embassy invokes diplomatic immunity to halt SA police investigation
Politics
/ 5 September 2024

Indian embassy invokes diplomatic immunity to halt SA police investigation

A police detective investigating a detention and assault case was herself allegedly assaulted by consulate security

By Paddy Harper
SA employee fired by Indian consulate ‘for spying’ wins first round at CCMA
Politics
/ 3 September 2024

SA employee fired by Indian consulate ‘for spying’ wins first round at CCMA

Arguments that consulate staff have diplomatic immunity will only be heard later in the process

By Paddy Harper
‘Rebels’ should give up hope of ruling Sudan, says RSF adviser
Africa
/ 27 August 2024

‘Rebels’ should give up hope of ruling Sudan, says RSF adviser

US peace talks to end the 16-month war in the country have yielded no concrete results

By Umamah Bakharia
US charges Tiananmen Square protester with spying for China
Politics
/ 23 August 2024

US charges Tiananmen Square protester with spying for China

He is also accused of lying to the FBI for claiming he no longer had access to an email account used to communicate with his state security handler

By Agence France Presse
Indian external affairs minister doubtful about a single Brics currency
Politics
/ 20 August 2024

Indian external affairs minister doubtful about a single Brics currency

Subrahmanyam Jaishankar cites policy differences, well as cost and efficiency, as stumbling blocks.

By Lunga Mzangwe
Sudan civil war fuels sexual violence and humanitarian crisis
Africa
/ 3 August 2024

Sudan civil war fuels sexual violence and humanitarian crisis

Both sides are accused of war crimes, and millions of people have been displaced and face famine in 14 areas of civil war in the country

By Umamah Bakharia
The paradox of the DRC’s war: Mining for climate solutions fuels environmental destruction
Opinion
/ 30 July 2024

The paradox of the DRC’s war: Mining for climate solutions fuels environmental destruction

The DRC is rich in the minerals needed for renewable energy technologies, central to reducing our carbon footprint, but they come at great environmental and human cost

By Sibahle Zuma
Are Chinese better at maths than the rest of us?
Opinion
/ 23 May 2024

Are Chinese better at maths than the rest of us?

The fact that Chinese parents invest heavily in their children’s education -– and the learners themselves are driven to achieve — contributes to their facility for maths

By Ke Yu
The US fears a multipolar world
Opinion
/ 6 May 2024

The US fears a multipolar world

The rise of China has forced the Western power into a new paranoid mode of thinking

By Donovan E Williams
US vs SA: From antipathy to antimony
Opinion
/ 16 April 2024

US vs SA: From antipathy to antimony

The global superpower has sought to nurture its relations with sub-Saharan Africa, which is an important source of the critical minerals needed to sustain its economy

By Sarah Smit
Morals must trump geopolitical agendas in Gaza conflict
Opinion
/ 2 April 2024

Morals must trump geopolitical agendas in Gaza conflict

Will the UN resolution lead to a ceasefire? Delays on the part of the superpowers, driven by self-interest, put the lives of ordinary people on the line

By Imran Khalid
No Nexit with MTN’s fate tied to Nigeria
Business
/ 27 March 2024

No Nexit with MTN’s fate tied to Nigeria

With the country being its largest market, the telecom giant has no choice but to smile through the currency pain, analysts say

By Anathi Madubela
Malema: ‘We’ll work with West if it suits us but will look East’
Politics
/ 1 March 2024

Malema: ‘We’ll work with West if it suits us but will look East’

The EFF leader said it was nonsensical to argue that the nationalisation and expropriation of land would repel investors

By Lizeka Tandwa
Pandor says SA values US relationship and hopes bill to review relationship doesn’t pass
Politics
/ 10 February 2024

Pandor says SA values US relationship and hopes bill to review relationship doesn’t pass

Presidency spokesperson Vincent Magwenya said it would be unfortunate for SA/US relations if the bill comes to pass

By Lizeka Tandwa
BREAKING: US congress receives bill to review SA relations following ‘politically motivated’ ICJ case
Politics
/ 10 February 2024

BREAKING: US congress receives bill to review SA relations following ‘politically motivated’ ICJ case

The bipartisan bill accuses the ANC, President Cyril Ramaphosa and Naledi Pandor of anti-semitic statements

By Lizeka Tandwa
Economy braces for Trump 2.0
Analysis
/ 1 February 2024

Economy braces for Trump 2.0

The American presidential hopeful’s world policies make him a bull in a china shop

By Sarah Smit
Has China’s economy peaked?
Opinion
/ 29 January 2024

Has China’s economy peaked?

China’s contribution to world economic growth surpasses that of the Americas, Europe and Japan combined, according to the World Bank

By Imran Khalid
Scramble for the Sahel intensifies
Africa
/ 13 January 2024

Scramble for the Sahel intensifies

Why foreign powers France, Russia, China and the United States are interested in the region

By Olayinka Ajala
China, US hold rival drills in South China Sea
World
/ 4 January 2024

China, US hold rival drills in South China Sea

Beijing issues a warning to Philippines over disputed area

By Afp
2024: Another round in the superpower smackdown?
Business
/ 3 January 2024

2024: Another round in the superpower smackdown?

Tensions between the US and China could come to a head early this year, posing another risk to the global economy

By Sarah Smit
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