China Accelerates Trade Deals to Reinforce Global Position Amid U.S. Tariff Pressure

China Accelerates Trade Deals to Reinforce Global Position Amid U.S. Tariff Pressure

  • February 19, 2026

China is moving aggressively to deepen its integration into global trade networks as it seeks to shield its economy from prolonged tariff pressure and geopolitical rivalry with the United States. Policy advisers and trade officials are accelerating negotiations on multiple free trade agreements

The Growing Importance of Settlement Architecture in China’s Trade Strategy

The Growing Importance of Settlement Architecture in China’s Trade Strategy

  • December 17, 2025

Trade Strategy Moves Into the System Layer China’s trade strategy is increasingly shaped by the architecture that governs how transactions are settled rather than by volumes alone. As global trade becomes more fragmented and complex, settlement systems have emerged as critical infrastructure. These