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Chinese president warns German Chancellor Olaf Scholz against ‘rise of protectionism’
Rare meeting set to be contentious given Beijing’s claims over island
US and Chinese leaders discuss Taiwan, TikTok and sanctions among other issues in nearly two-hour long discussion
Chinese leader sought to persuade visiting businessmen that country still a good investment
Zhao Leji’s comments a veiled rebuke of US efforts to strengthen alliances in region
Also in this newsletter: US debt warning, German growth downgrades, the return of the commute
Beijing seeks to revive investor confidence as concerns mount about oversupply and potential dumping
The president has won praise for ending a credit boom, but trading partners now fear a flood of cheap exports
Cancellation of premier’s parliamentary press briefing increases leadership opacity amid economic turmoil
Beijing appears to be animated more by ideology than by generating wealth
Delegates set for National People’s Congress as Beijing faces geopolitical, demographic and economic hurdles
Leaked military documents lay bare Moscow’s long-standing fears about Beijing
Beijing is adjusting to a more parsimonious future — but are its people?
Two stimulating books shine a vital light on the thinking behind the superpower
Chinese and Russian leaders discuss Taiwan and Ukraine in conversation that underscores determination to counter US
Ministry of State Security pursues more public and political role as Xi tightens grip on nation
The obstacles to a successful Chinese invasion of the island remain formidable
President Xi Jinping to expand anti-corruption campaign to finance, agricultural and pharmaceutical sectors
China’s leader says unification is ‘historical inevitability’ as island prepares for presidential election
Dozens of senior cadres have been ensnared in Xi Jinping’s sweeping overhaul of the armed forces
US chair of joint chiefs has first bilateral conversation with counterpart in Beijing since 2022
South-east Asian country has become critical supply hub for western and Chinese manufacturers
Communist party Politburo promises ‘proactive’ fiscal and ‘effective’ monetary policy to support growth
Xi Jinping holds ‘candid’ talks with heads of European Commission and EU Council in Beijing
Thousands of mosques have been altered or destroyed as Beijing’s suppression of Islamic culture spreads
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