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Rishi Sunak is keen to bring together world leaders and tech executives to define governance of new technology
Russian president met Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on Tuesday ahead of summit tomorrow
A state-backed fund also increased its shareholding in China’s four biggest banks
Lan Fo’an appointed party chief and expected to become a minister soon
World’s most indebted developer says it cannot issue new debt because its mainland business is ‘being investigated’
Move to increase engagement follows Treasury secretary Janet Yellen’s visit to Beijing in July
Central government support for local financing vehicles helped lift debt sales in August to near-record levels
Labour calls for review after parliamentary researcher is arrested on suspicion of spying
Beijing aims to challenge US air superiority in the Pacific but the Fujian still trails rival’s nuclear-powered warships
EU’s efforts to manufacture more green technologies are being undercut by cheaper rivals
Rishi Sunak’s comments come after arrest of parliamentary researcher on suspicion of spying for Beijing
UK foreign secretary stresses need for improved dialogue while highlighting differences
Report urges foreign secretary to publish more details of strategy as he prepares for talks in Beijing
Commerce secretary hails reopened communication channels but tells Beijing to reduce risk to businesses
James Cleverly says a failure to engage with Beijing and seek investment would be a sign of ‘weakness’
Beijing is using its economic muscle to rally developing countries and reduce the west’s influence over the UN
Transit stops by Lai Ching-te in New York and San Francisco on a trip to Paraguay were more muted than Tsai’s April visit
Reversal of flows reflects crumbling confidence in promises made by party leaders
Rare disclosure says military-industrial group employee was recruited by CIA operative in Italy
The Communist party’s influence extends internationally, to chilling effect
Two members of the Navy alleged to have taken thousands of dollars in payments
Draft restrictions pose fresh challenge to online content providers
Senior officers in nuclear weapons division under scrutiny as president strengthens party’s control over armed forces
Details scant in politburo statement but markets welcome acknowledgment by Xi Jinping of growth headwinds
Departure announced one month after former ambassador to US disappeared from public view
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