China can never accept Taiwan independence, Xi tells Taiwanese opposition leader
Xi Jinping tells Cheng Li-wun that people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait ‘are all Chinese’
China played a quiet but crucial role in the US-Iran ceasefire
Discretion about the role it may have played in persuading Iran to accept the ceasefire reflects China’s general approach to mediation
Vietnam’s top leader expands his power
To Lam gets greater authority to push through reforms aimed at maintaining Vietnam’s high economic growth
Trump’s acceptance of Iran’s terms for talks is astonishing
Iran could emerge from this conflict in a much stronger geopolitical position than it was
Ghana joins effort to make it easier for Africans to move around the continent
Excessive border restrictions limit trade, investment and tourism
War and Peace: A tale of two Easter messages from Donald Trump and Pope Leo
Leo uses Easter Sunday address to urge peace; Trump threatens to bomb Iran’s civilian infrastructure in expletive-stuffed post
In a Beijing park, a tale of grief and consolation unfolds
As red songs ring out on a Sunday afternoon, a friend shares a story of pandemic loss and the search for solace
Trump pledges to take Iran ‘back to the stone ages’ in televised address
US president declares Iran military operation is almost complete but will continue for another two or three weeks
Iran war: No mediator role for China despite unveiling peace proposal with Pakistan
Beijing’s restraint in current conflict reflects its economic links with Gulf states and its strategic partnership with Iran
Can Mongolia’s third prime minister in under a year stay in the job?
Global Briefing: Protests have continued for months over high prices, fuel shortages and plans for a highway to ease Ulaanbaatar traffic
Taiwan’s opposition leader to visit Beijing in landmark meeting
Invite from China’s Xi Jinping comes amid tension over Taiwan’s rising defence spending
Four regional powers may offer best chance to end Iran war
Pakistan signals readiness to host US–Iran talks as conflict escalates across the Gulf
‘We understand the value of peace’: War in Iran prompts Asian leaders to mend ties
On a peaceful island off the southern coast of China, politicians, business figures and diplomats meet at the Boao Forum for Asia
Blaming Israel for US war on Iran lets Trump off the hook for reckless decision
Trump’s decision to go to war against Iran is fulfilment of an ambition cherished for decades in both parties on Capitol Hill
European leaders rebuked by voters
Election results from Denmark to Italy showed high levels of discontent with incumbents, and the effects of the Iran war could fuel desire for change