China has defended its coastguard patrols in the disputed South China Sea, responding to a protest from the Philippines over what it called the Chinese force’s “continued illegal presence and operations”. “The China Coast Guard conducts its patrols and law-enforcement activities in relevant waters, which is lawful, justified and beyond reproach,” Chinese foreign ministry spokesman … Read more
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Rachel Reeves wants to breathe fresh life into a scheme linking the London and Shanghai stock exchanges, as she touts financial services as the “highlight” of Britain’s economic relations with China during a visit starting … Read more
Chinese troops stationed in the harsh conditions of the Tibetan plateau now have access to better supplies of oxygen as part of efforts to strengthen equipment, training and logistics along the disputed western border with India, the military said. PLA Daily, the People’s Liberation Army mouthpiece, said on Monday that the military has established a … Read more
Unlock the White House Watch newsletter for free Your guide to what the 2024 US election means for Washington and the world US investors in Chinese venture capital funds are racing to comply with new rules that ban them from backing companies that develop artificial intelligence and other advanced technologies used by the People’s Liberation … Read more
US president-elect Donald Trump called tariffs “the most beautiful word in the dictionary” during his campaign for re-election. Judging by his now well-known character and first-term record, he is certain to walk his talk after his inauguration on January 20 and impose tariffs across the board on all goods imported into the United States. Amid … Read more
