China’s quiet reform could reshape life for hundreds of millions of migrant workers
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Death toll from China’s worst mine disaster in 17 years revised downwards to 82
Ninety people initially reported dead amid chaos and confusion at scene of gas explosion in northern province of Shanxi
Beijing’s split-screen diplomacy underscores shifting global alignments
The protocol on Trump and Putin’s visits to China was almost identical – but the tone and the body language were strikingly different
Xi Jinping and Putin warn against return to ‘law of the jungle’
Russian and Chinese presidents meet in Beijing and say western powers can no longer dominate global affairs in spirit of the colonial era
Trump accuses his opponents of treason. But it’s clear who the real traitor is
With plunging approval ratings, escalating inflation and rising unemployment, Trump has let down middle America
China’s Xi hosts ‘old friend’ Putin days after Trump visit
Russian leader’s two-day visit to Beijing comes as China seeks to project itself as a pillar of global stability
Taiwan will not be ‘sacrificed or traded’, its president warns following US-China summit
Lai Ching-te makes comments in response to meeting in Beijing between Donald Trump and Chinese president Xi Jinping
A conflict between the US and China now looks inevitable
The cause is rooted in the Thucydides Trap – referred to this week by Xi Jinping – the simple but dangerous arithmetic of a rising power and an anxious incumbent
Trump says Xi agrees Iran must open Hormuz strait, China says ‘no reason’ to continue war
Trump considering whether to lift US sanctions on Chinese oil companies buying Iranian oil
Israel kills at least six in fresh strike on Lebanon after ceasefire extension agreed
Admiral Brad Cooper said a strike on an Iranian school may have been the only civilian casualty incident of the war
China calls for Strait of Hormuz reopening ‘as soon as possible’, as Trump meets Xi again
Xi says China will not provide military equipment to Iran and ‘would like to help’ on issue, Trump says in Beijing
Thorny issues set aside as Trump and Xi reach rosy consensus
Fundamentals of the US-China relationship remain the same after US president’s visit
Elon Musk’s awkward selfie moment with rival Chinese billionaire in Beijing
A few seconds of awkwardness between Musk and Lei Jun, a prominent Chinese entrepreneur, has spread like wildfire on China’s social media
What is the Thucydides trap and why did Xi Jinping mention it in his meeting with Trump?
China’s leader raised the ancient Greek historian Thucydides when he met the US president in Beijing
Early Edition Podcast: Dublin Central byelection; trouble for Keir Starmer; Trump in Beijing
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Xi Jinping warns Donald Trump that ‘mishandling’ Taiwan issue could lead to conflict
Chinese president met Trump in Beijing’s Great Hall of the People for more than two hours on Thursday
Saudi Arabia and UAE carried out secret attacks in Iran, US officials say
Gulf states have been grappling with how to deter Iran after the war made clear the limits of US security guarantees
Behind the pageantry, Beijing delivers stark Taiwan warning to Trump
Xi Jinping warns that any effort to steady US-China ties hinges on how Washington handles Taiwan
Xi Jinping tells US chief executives that China will ‘open wider’
US firms want increased access to the Chinese market, while Beijing wants an easing of restrictions on advanced semiconductors
Beijing puts Peking duck aside to serve Trump-friendly fare
A mixture of Chinese and international dishes were on the menu as Beijing’s chefs sought to appeal to President Trump’s tastes
Taiwan: What is its status and why is it important in US-China relations?
What is ‘Taiwan independence’ and is Taiwan already independent?
Trump loses his trade superpower
‘Tariff man’ wants to recover from a wounding US supreme court ruling. But Congress is restive and voters are unhappy
Trump meets Xi: What both sides want from high-stakes summit
US and China hope to reach an agreement that buys them enough time to build greater resilience against each other
Trump says he will discuss Taiwan arms sales and jailed Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai with Xi
US president repeated his doubt that tension over the island would erupt during his second term
Iran ceasefire is on ‘life support’, Trump says
Tehran’s response to Washington’s proposal ‘unacceptable’ and ‘stupid’, says US president
New data suggests struggle in cockpit before deadly Boeing 737 plane crash
Final moments of China Eastern Flight 5735 have remained shrouded in secrecy, with few clues to a baffling descent
‘Trust me bro’: Iran mocks Trump’s ‘Project Freedom’ amid wrestling over talks to end war
Saudi Arabia stopped US military from using its bases or airspace to carry out operation top open Strait of Hormuz
Donald Trump’s monuments are about more than ego – they hint at a dynasty
US president’s appetite for self‑memorialisation appears boundless. Yet his true legacy project may not be architectural at all, but familial
China blocks Meta’s $2bn purchase of AI group Manus
Regulators had reviewed whether deal violated Beijing’s investment rules
Same tune by a different Song brings back memories of a pivotal time in China
The 2001 Chinese hit Better and Better celebrated the turnaround in living standards
Meet Trump’s Maga disciples tearing up the diplomatic rule book across Europe
Trump’s hand‑picked ambassadors look less like career diplomats and more like a travelling Mar‑a‑Lago court, spoiling for a fight
China open to Taiwanese TV and imports after opposition leader’s Beijing visit
Cheng Li-wun, head of Taiwan’s KMT party, met Chinese president Xi Jinping
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’
National lampoon: Felix Larkin on how cartoonists have skewered politicians for centuries
Napoleon Bonaparte was particular target of early satirical cartoonists
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
Orwell 2+2=5 review: Scattershot portrait of late author and his ideas
Documentary illustrates continued relevance of his work but fails to ask questions about his role as informer
Trump seeks to delay trip to China ‘a little bit’ amid Iran war
US president was at pains to avoid any suggestion that move was a snub to Xi Jinping
First Venezuela, now Iran but is Washington’s real target China?
Behind Trump’s erratic policies there is one common thread: to check China’s rise
A €2 increase in pension sparks rare debate over China’s priorities
Beijing doubles down on ambitious plans built around long‑term strategic power, while delegates question a derisory pension hike
China sets lowest economic growth forecast for 35 years
The target for 2026 of 4.5-5% is far below double-digit growth targets that were routine up to a decade ago
The Next World War by Peter Apps: Cautious optimism - for those who can defend themselves
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Washington’s bulldozer diplomacy has nudged Europe closer to China
EU governments weigh question of pursuing closer ties with Beijing and sticking to their values
While Xi and Trump talk, US and EU explore ways to reduce dependence on China
Xi Jinping and Donald Trump had a friendly, two-hour phone call last night
Number of Ukrainians killed in war with Russia estimated at 55,000, says Zelenskiy
Officials from Kyiv and Moscow hold ‘productive’ talks in UAE as fighting continues
China’s Xi warns Donald Trump over US arms sales to Taiwan
Xi Jinping says Taiwan is Chinese territory and China ‘must defend its national sovereignty and territorial integrity’
Last of Japan’s pandas leave for China as ties fray
Departure of Tokyo zoo’s main attraction marks the end of a diplomatic tradition – and highlights growing military rivalry and tensions over Taiwan
Beijing to lift restrictions on UK lawmakers, says Starmer
Announcement made during UK prime minister's visit to China
Whisper it, but is Keir Starmer quietly reversing Brexit?
Six year after leaving the EU, the UK is navigating a delicate balancing act on trade and diplomatic ties with Brussels, as well as Washington and Beijing
The Irish Times view on the China purge: Xi removes an old ally
The loss of such senior figures must have an impact on the morale and efficiency of the PLA
Keir Starmer meets Xi Jinping in Beijing as UK-China ties warm
Mutual trust is foundation for development of relationship between countries, Chinese president tells British PM
China purges its highest ranked military general. Why?
In the News podcast: Ousting of Zhang Youxia amid Xi Jinping's anti-corruption drive raises questions
Why has China purged its highest-ranked general and what will it mean for Xi Jinping?
Zhang Youxia was seen as a close ally of the country’s president and regarded as untouchable
Top Chinese general investigated for corruption amid escalation of military purge
President Xi Jinping in sole operational command of army amid aim of progressing modernisation plan
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