Unusual diplomatic overture comes as Beijing braces for escalating tensions with new administration
Two incisive studies of the Chinese president reveal a complex figure who is all too aware of the capricious nature of power
Officials fear jurisdiction will be compromised and push could open door for Beijing to intervene in its domestic affairs
Shunxing39 cargo vessel is heading for Busan after Taipei suggests anchor-dragging was ‘sabotage’
China is marshalling its forces for long-term competition against an America that it believes is divided and in decline
President uses new year address to stress support for country’s vulnerable people and reiterate Taiwan stance
Manila does not have maritime resources to go toe to toe with Beijing, say government officials
Senior figures at more than 80 listed companies were held by local authorities in 2024, FT analysis finds
In different ways, the US, Russia and China have all become revisionist powers that are seeking radical change to the status quo
Vessel described as ‘light aircraft carrier’ unveiled a day after test flights of new fighter jet prototypes
Calls grow to scrap hukou household registration system to unleash pent-up consumption
Multilateral lender says greater detail of policies is needed to bolster household and business confidence
Women receive cold-calls about family planning and universities asked to offer ‘love courses’ to tackle demographic crisis
President visits territory to mark 25th anniversary of handover from Portugal
US defence department reports that Beijing has increased operational nuclear warhead arsenal by 20% in a year
United Front Work Department has payroll of thousands aiming to win support for Communist party’s agenda
Minister says Eutelsat OneWeb network falling short and Elon Musk’s Starlink ‘not an option’ given his Chinese links
Embassy spokesperson accuses MPs of ‘arrogance and shamelessness’
Tengbo Yang has been banned from UK on national security grounds
Home secretary says Britain will take robust approach to any challenge to national or economic security
Aircraft designed to accompany crewed stealth jets could help Beijing challenge American air superiority
Taipei and Washington draw different conclusions over meaning of unannounced military deployment
Readout from key policy meeting indicates government’s realisation of economic challenge
Xi Jinping and other top Communist party figures signal increased borrowing to boost economy
Outreach comes as Beijing seeks clarity on how relations with Washington will fare under incoming administration
