Britain and China have signaled a reset in relations after high level talks in Beijing, as UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer called for a more pragmatic and sophisticated relationship with the world’s second largest economy. The visit marked the first by a British
China has agreed to relax visa requirements for British citizens, allowing short term visa free travel during a high profile visit to Beijing by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, a move seen as part of a broader effort to stabilise economic and diplomatic
Japan’s snap election has become a high stakes referendum on whether Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi can secure the political authority needed to withstand mounting pressure from China, according to current and former Japanese officials and regional analysts. Since taking office last year, Takaichi
China has pushed back sharply against a new European Union cybersecurity proposal that would restrict access for certain foreign technology suppliers, framing the move as discriminatory and damaging to Europe’s reputation as an open market. Chinese officials and major technology firms argue that
China has issued a pointed warning over Australia’s plans to regain control of the Port of Darwin, signaling that Beijing views the issue as a test case for how Chinese overseas investments are treated amid rising geopolitical scrutiny. The statement follows renewed commitments
China’s effort to reposition itself as a stable economic partner is gaining traction as shifting U.S. policies push several governments to reassess long standing trade relationships. The latest signal came as Britain’s prime minister arrived in Beijing seeking to reset commercial ties, following
China’s currency extended its upward momentum this week, touching a fresh multi year high against the US dollar as Beijing signaled increased tolerance for appreciation amid intensifying global dollar weakness. The onshore yuan strengthened following a sharp overnight selloff in the greenback, supported
China is emerging as the most influential development partner for small island states as Western governments scale back aid and climate related funding, according to recent survey data covering regions from the Caribbean to the Indian Ocean and South China Sea. Officials from
China’s President Xi Jinping said Beijing is ready to deepen cooperation with Finland and jointly uphold a United Nations centred international system, framing the relationship as part of a broader push toward a multipolar global order. Xi made the remarks during talks in
Cryptocurrency linked money laundering surged to at least $82 billion globally in 2025, underscoring how illicit finance has scaled alongside the growth of digital assets despite years of regulatory warnings. Blockchain researchers say the sharp rise from roughly $10 billion in 2020 reflects
