Report illustrates special role Beijing plays in south-east Asia as region tries to balance political and economic interests
Accusation follows recent arrests in UK and Europe targeting alleged Chinese espionage
Power of Siberia 2 project would offer lifeline to exporter Gazprom as Moscow’s dependence on its neighbour grows
Ukraine president urges US to go further to ease curbs on using weapons it supplies
Defence minister Dong Jun says Lai Ching-te’s new government is eroding prospects for unification
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr says red line would be crossed if any Filipino dies in clashes with Chinese vessels
Lloyd Austin and Dong Jun hold first meeting in Singapore
Two defendants acquitted of conspiracy to commit subversion in closely watched case
Beijing seeks to quash opposition political leadership by targeting 47 figures under sweeping legislation
Chinese president prioritises employment creation a year after he told the young to toughen up and embrace hardship
Large crowds protest against legal changes that ruling party and civic groups say undermine Taiwanese democracy
Supply chains are ‘deeply intertwined’, says Premier Li Qiang ahead of summit
Opposition seeks to curb new president’s administration while Beijing sends fighters, bombers and navy to patrol around island
Beijing cracks down on social media influencers known for extravagant outfits and displays of wealth
Move marks Beijing’s first military reaction to inauguration of Taiwan’s president
Jake Sullivan says he ‘had not seen’ intelligence showing collaboration ‘on combat equipment’
Internet regulator uses Chinese leader’s political philosophy to help answer questions posed to latest large language model
Lai Ching-te’s language on sovereignty has already strayed from the path taken by his more cautious predecessor
Beijing is stubbornly refusing to genuinely empower consumers, preferring to focus on industrial support
A shared antagonism towards the US will prevent tensions between China and Russia from coming to the fore
Russia and China agree to tighten military ties and deepen economic partnership after talks in Beijing
Beijing advisers call on China’s leader to hold ‘moral high ground’ as spat with US intensifies
Singapore meeting would be latest step in reopening communication lines between militaries
Closer co-operation forged through joint exercises is forcing Pentagon and allies to react
Blistering diatribe in Chinese media emphasises geopolitical alignment with Xi Jinping
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