World leaders flock to Beijing, hedging against U.S. disruptions

Nations that avoided China in recent years are now sending their leaders to Beijing for meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

US allies edge closer to Beijing as critics warn China is gaining leverage over Washington

Trump threatens 100% tariffs on Canada after Prime Minister Carney announces trade deal with China, escalating tensions as allies defy U.S. pressure.

Starmer’s China trip thaws relations with Beijing but spurs criticism at home

Fruits of improved relationship — with claims of £2.2bn in export deals and £2.3bn in ‘market access wins’ — appear relatively modest

Philippines tells Beijing it is alarmed over escalating verbal tussle in South China Sea dispute

The Philippines has told China that it is alarmed about heated exchanges with Chinese diplomats in Manila over the long-standing territorial dispute between the two countries in the South China Sea.

Starmer lands in Beijing after claiming that engaging with China will make UK richer and safer

The PM is under pressure to raise several difficult subjects, including China’s espionage activity, when he meets with Xi Jinping on Thursday
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Why Young Chinese Are Shunning Parenthood Despite Beijing’s Pleas

According to the latest official data, China’s birth count registered a historic low last year, just 7.92 million births, a 17 per cent drop from 9.54 million the previous year and the lowest figure since 1949.

Never interrupt your adversary when he's making a mistake: Why Beijing isn't rushing to answer Trump's tariff broadside

Analysts expect the U.S.-China trade truce to hold as Beijing bets Trump won’t follow through on his threats ahead of a leaders’ meeting in April.

'Capitulation in Beijing' and 'Revolt over cancelled elections'

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is pictured alongside China's Xi Jinping on most of Friday's papers, following their meeting in Beijing on Thursday. The Financial Times says Sir Keir is seeking to "restore better relations" with the Chinese president, at what the paper is calling "a time of global instability".