In a surprising reversal of the United States’ years-long technology restrictions on China, President Donald Trump last month allowed Nvidia to resume sales of a key AI chip designed specifically for the Chinese market.

The Chinese economy lost some momentum in July, backing the case for policymakers to snap out of wait-and-see mode and stimulate growth.

There's peace and quiet as another extension of the trade truce was announced this week. But it may not last, writes Scott Kennedy.

President Lee Jae-myung is preparing to send a special delegation to China later this month, a cautious attempt to recalibrate relations with South Korea’s largest trading partner. The move comes just as Lee embarks on his own high-profile visits to Tokyo and Washington,

“Today is Liberation Day in the state of California,” Gavin Newsom proclaimed today in downtown L.A. of the legislative effort to stop Donald Trump from “rigging the system” with gerrymandering and other blows against American democracy. “I know they say don’t mess with Texas, well don’t mess with the great Golden State.” “We’ve got to …

China has suffered weeks of extreme weather since July, testing efforts as flash floods displace thousands and threaten billions of dollars in economic losses.

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