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Cross-border trade was interrupted over fears truck drivers spread the virus
Economic and social costs are climbing but Beijing has failed to offer a way out of endless lockdowns
Charles Michel’s trip is likely to highlight EU divisions on how to engage with superpower
Chinese president was not wearing mask at dinner with John Lee
Economic hardship from Ukraine invasion helped sway the developing world to isolate Moscow
Japan’s prime minister tells Chinese president of ‘grave concerns’ over military activities
Canadian prime minister chastised for allegedly leaking private conversation with Chinese leader
UK prime minister attempts to build ‘frank and constructive’ relationship with Beijing
Two leaders hold first in-person meeting in Bali on eve of G20 summit
China’s president faces US antagonism over tacit support for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
World’s biggest retail event fails to lift economic gloom as zero-Covid policies bite
Mandatory isolation for close contacts and overseas arrivals reduced by two days after rumours of reopening
High-stakes encounter comes amid rising US-China tensions
Leaders warn use of atomic weapons would ‘cross a line’ during talks in Beijing
Directive issued as Xi Jinping warns youth against ‘finicky lifestyle and complacent attitude’
New standing committee shows party and the world Xi will brook no dissent in third term
The performance of the country’s economy will influence how global regionalisation comes to pass
Capital flight vs capital fight
Exclusion of moderates from China’s leadership spurs record stock outflows
How will China’s leader handle the private sector, the property crisis and Taiwan?
And crypto’s eerie calm
Communicating with foreign audiences will become more difficult as internal party discipline hardens
Rich citizens fearing high taxes and personal safety move capital out of country and arrange residences overseas
Loyalist hierarchy dominated by the president will mean more divergence from the west
President stacks elite political body with loyalists as he tightens grip on power
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