Xi Jinping
The two women at centre of Britain’s latest Chinese spy fears
The agents are using LinkedIn to reach out to possible sources they can exploit for information, MI5 told British MPs in a written alert.
- David Crowe
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- Analysis
- World politics
The three words from Japan’s PM that sparked a furious Chinese response
For more than a week, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has been blasted with a fire hose of rage.
- Lisa Visentin
- Opinion
- Currencies
China is moving in as Trump hurts the US dollar
China is escalating its push to erode the influence of the already Trump-weakened US dollar.
- Stephen Bartholomeusz
- Explainer
- Sanae Takaichi
Born to be a little wild, but no rebel without a cause: Inside the world of Japan’s first female PM
She plays drums for fun, barely sleeps – and is enjoying a wave of popularity right now. What challenges does Sanae Takaichi face as she settles into Japan’s top job?
- Angus Holland
- Opinion
- Inside China
Lone wolf: America has to be ready for China
Xi Jinping is building a China that relies on itself – and the US needs to be on high alert.
- Karishma Vaswani
- Opinion
- Trade wars
Trump may have started this global trade war, but Xi’s winning it
The US president’s tariff warfare has done more than generate choppy surf. It has unleashed chaos to the extent that it is rewiring international alliances.
- Lisa Visentin
- Opinion
- Trade wars
Trump has just exposed America’s weakness
China’s weapon in its talks with the US was hiding in plain sight – and Trump didn’t see it.
- Stephen Bartholomeusz
Albanese joins world leaders in giving signal to China and US over trade war
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has joined Asia-Pacific leaders in calling for a stable and resilient trading system.
- Lisa Visentin
Trump doubles down on nuclear tests as Russia issues warning
The US president’s surprise remarks have drawn confusion inside and outside the government – and a reaction from the Kremlin that risks restarting the Cold War.
- Reuters
Treat or trick? Why Trump won the trade truce but may yet lose the war
The US president has effectively wielded tariffs as a weapon to beat other countries into advantageous deals. But Beijing has shown it can - and will - fight back.
- Michael Koziol
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