China

The Chinese-born writer on her new novel centred on Irish composer John Field, how she goes about writing exclusively in her second language, and coping with suicide

It gives world powers a veto over Irish military deployments

As Beijing hosts a pivotal leadership meeting, attention is focused on who has fallen from favour and who could emerge as the next generation of China’s rulers.

As debate raged in Brussels about dependence on US tech firms, Google celebrated Ireland’s EU presidency

With an ever-expanding roster of Chinese brands entering the Irish car market, here’s our rundown of each one and what it sells

Ukrainian president says country again receiving warnings of ballistic missile attacks, apparently suspended last week

China has long argued its nuclear arsenal is so far behind those of Russia and the US that it should not be included in arms talks

Helped by AI, China’s economy grew by 4.5% in the third quarter

US, Russia and China compete for influence in region that is geographically important and has huge resources of oil, gas and rare earths

The fortunes of a laid-off worker reveal how artificial intelligence is becoming the latest vessel for some of China’s oldest beliefs

Critics say the perception of a revolving door between politics and lobbying undermines public trust in those who hold power

Beijing’s concessions to cap hybrid exports have taken the heat out of EU leaders push to get tough on China

European brands flex their styling muscles in Paris, but is China still ahead on tech?

Timely PHEV supermini promises up to 105km of electric driving, but its ride, steering and refinement disappoint

Iseq bucks trend with slight rise

EU leaders should approve last week’s deal, but there is more work to do

Taipei awaits approval of a $14bn arms package as uncertainty over Washington’s commitment to the island grows

Christa Pike has already spent 30 years on Death Row, and 28 in what amounted to solitary confinement

Brussels claims Beijing will more than halve hybrid vehicle exports as bloc secures concessions on rare earths and market access

Mayor’s apology did little to cushion the shock that such an action could take place in Taiwan, the most liberal jurisdiction in Asia for LGBTQ+ rights

Judge grants orders at ex-parte hearing for preservation of company’s property and documents

German sports-car maker echoes Ferrari with bet on exclusivity to boost profits

As lay-offs spread across parts of Europe’s industrial heartland, Brussels believes Beijing’s export surplus can no longer be absorbed by the single market

Disruption to oil supply, oil prices and the world economy has been surprisingly manageable so far

Isn’t this something our education experts should consider?

Donald Trump’s recent threat to halt diesel exports would have had calamitous consequences for Europe

Europe’s industrial base is weakening while support for the far right is growing

With tensions rising, next week’s talks will test whether the EU can curb Chinese imports without harming its own economy

Christophe Fouquet has built Europe’s biggest business through a total monopoly over the most advanced chipmaking equipment

Existential risk remains a ‘huge leap’, experts say, but concerns are growing over AI capability

China, the other major player in developing AI, is not opposed to international oversight of the technology within UN framework

Sergey Lavrov says Moscow has regular talks with Trump administration, which describes conflict as ‘Biden’s war, not our war’

Television networks resume White House coverage as legal battle continues

An anti-war epic set in Baghdad is resonating with audiences and offering a window into the country’s evolving worldview

State already has insufficient accommodation for those in higher education, James Lawless says

London has lobbied intensely to secure equal treatment for British products but continues to rule out a customs union

Trade truce extended but differences over Taiwan and artificial intelligence remain

But when will the weather forecasters follow the Equal Earth map?

Issues such as the race in AI development and geopolitical instability loom

As the Chinese president arrives in Washington for a state visit full of pomp, top of the agenda will be an uneasy trade truce due to expire within weeks