Giant panda celebrations a reminder of better times in US-China relations
America Letter: First arrival of the popular bears in Washington came in the wake of Nixon’s groundbreaking visit to Beijing in 1972
Xi Jinping brushes off furore dogging Beijing’s ‘Genocide Olympics’
Winter games mark start of new chapter for China’s most powerful ruler since Mao Zedong
Xi Jinping had a good 2021, and he ends it with an iron grip on China
The president’s path has been cleared to lead for life, but he faces problems domestically
Peng Shuai’s abuse accusation pierces privileged citadel of Chinese politics
Tennis star’s allegation has made Zhang Gaoli a symbol of a system that resists scrutiny
The Irish Times view on China’s leadership: Xi Jinping’s takeover
The Communist Party has signalled that its current leader will retain his grip on power for the foreseeable future
China’s Communist Party paves way for extension of Xi’s rule
Party approves resolution exalting Chinese president as one of nation’s greatest leaders
Xi lays groundwork for third term as Communist Party to enshrine his place in history
China’s president adopts Mao and Deng’s power ploy at Beijing meeting
Shutting down historical debate, China makes it a crime to mock heroes
New law punishing slander of China’s martyrs being enforced with revolutionary zeal
Chinese reunification with Taiwan ‘must happen’, says Xi Jinping
Taiwan’s presidential office says the future of the island rests in the hands of its people
Chinese air force flies 38 planes into Taiwan’s defence zone
‘China has been wantonly engaged in military aggression,’ Taiwan Premier says
George Soros: Investors in Xi’s China face a rude awakening
The leader’s crackdown on private enterprise shows he does not understand the market economy
Lessons on Xi Jinping’s political philosophy alarm Chinese parents
‘I really hate the idea of forcing children to study ideology. But I can’t voice my concern in front of my son’
UCD staff say college institute teaching Chinese studies ‘devalues’ reputation
Links of UCD Irish Institute for Chinese Studies to Beijing regime questioned
Foreign forces trying to bully China will ‘get their heads bashed’, Xi warns
President gives hour-long TV address as Communist Party marks its centenary
China declared malaria-free after 70-year eradication campaign
WHO chief says success came ‘only after decades of targeted and sustained action’
Prominent critic of Chinese leader Xi Jinping jailed for 18 years
Property tycoon Ren Zhiqiang described China’s president as ‘bare naked clown’
Xi Jinping on course to resurrect Mao’s ‘chairman’ role
Long-serving president already general secretary of the party and head of the military
Floodwaters in China creep over giant Buddha’s toes for first time in 70 years
Tens of thousands evacuated as record-breaking rains hit country’s southwest
‘The happiest day of my life’: US-China relationship ends in Chengdu
Good-natured crowd witnesses Chinese officials moving in as US consulate closes
Braced for battle: China’s ‘wolf warrior’ diplomacy goes global
Beijing is locking horns with major powers over coronavirus and multiple disputes beyond
Beijing’s streets of celebration, Hong Kong’s streets of protest
In pictures: China’s 70th celebrations contrast starkly with pro-democracy protests
China flexes military muscle to mark 70 years of Communist rule
Celebrations come amid challenges of trade war with US and Hong Kong unrest
Violent clashes in Hong Kong on eve of China’s 70th birthday
Chaos erupts during march organised to denounce ‘China’s tyranny’
Taiwan’s richest man pulls out of presidential race
Billionaire Terry Gou’s withdrawal could help unite pro-Beijing opposition party
Elaborate shutdown in Beijing ahead of 70th anniversary parade
Hotel guests stuck in buildings and racing pigeons banned before October 1st celebrations
Nie Yuanzi obituary: A key figure in the Cultural Revolution
Communist Party activist’s poster led to infamy and a political maelstrom
Irish Times view: Remembering Tiananmen Square, 30 years on
We must never be complicit in Chinese Communist party’s wilful act of forgetfulness
Huawei’s future on hold as Trump ban puts pressure on Chinese telecoms powerhouse
World’s largest supplier of telecoms equipment finds itself at centre of escalating trade war between two largest economies
Irish spin doctor in thick of Huawei’s battle with the West
Former journalist from Letterkenny no apologist for controversial Chinese company
Council offered to censor politically sensitive Chinese new year events
Dublin City Council agreed to change elements following Chinese embassy lobbying
Why Huawei is too great a security gamble for 5G networks
Huawei would have no choice but to comply if China asked firm to help it spy on West
China’s birth rate falls to lowest level in 60 years
Efforts to encourage more children have yet to bear fruit in world’s most populous country
George HW Bush obituary: 41st president made his mark in foreign affairs
Bush could claim to have been one of the most successful foreign-policy US presidents
China’s richest capitalist Jack Ma revealed as Communist Party member
Alibaba founder joined the party at college but played down his membership
Xi Jinping’s power play leads from dusty caves to China supremacy
The Chinese president channels early struggles into ascent to leadership
China rising: The country is set to take its place as a superpower
With China’s new power come challenges going forward
Propaganda rebranded as state publicity as Xi lays down the line
China hammers home ‘core socialist’ ideas as president asserts himself against US trade war
‘China’s Rolls’ poaches Rolls-Royce design director
Chairman Mao’s own car company wants to compete on the global luxury stage
A dog’s life in China as surge in middle classes creates boon for pet industry
Twenty-five years after the end of a rabies-inspired ban, dog ownership is booming
China steps up patriotism campaign to keep wary intellectuals onside
Ruling Communist Party lays down law after dissenting statements
Trump enjoys symbolic success but much remains to be done
Only new development is US agreement to stop joint military drills with South Korea
Four past summits and their lessons for Trump and Kim
During the 20th century, several summits changed the course of history
North and South Korea leaders agree to work towards peace
Kim Jung-un and Moon Jae-in sign joint statement and embrace after historic talks
When Trump meets Kim: high stakes, mismatched expectations
There are few likely good outcomes at planned Donald Trump-Kim Jong-un summit
China’s president says he is opposed to life-long rule
Xi Jinping tells foreign dignitaries that recent change on term limits has been ‘misinterpreted’
Xi Jinping to outline economic reforms amid trade tension
Trump trade tariffs limit room for manoeuvre as hardliners argue against change
Writer Wu Ming-yi protests at Man Booker reference to ‘Taiwan, China’
Nominee had nationality changed on website under pressure from Beijing
China’s Xi lays out firm nationalist agenda as parliament ends
President Xi Jinping says China has ‘a strong determination to take our place in the world’
Chinese media label critics of constitution ‘prejudiced nay-sayers’
China says ending term limits for President Xi Jinping necessary for stability and reform
China’s parliament set to back ‘living god’ Xi’s lifetime rule
Critics fearful of despotism in world’s second largest economy
Top Chinese paper says reform does not mean lifelong presidency
People's Daily defends decision to remove term limits after criticism
Xi’s power grab in China reminiscent of Mao’s time
Martin Wolf: autocracy versus democracy is the defining clash of our times
China's president in perpetuity
A plan to abolish presidential term limits could make Xi Jinping leader for life
China and France strengthen economic ties during Macron visit
Xi hails future of relationship between countries as leaders sign multimillion trade deals
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