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.

U.S. Allies Are Drawing Closer to China, but on Beijing’s Terms

As Washington unsettles its partners, Beijing is reaping diplomatic gains, without backing down on human rights, trade or security.

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

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.

In Beijing, Starmer and Xi Seek a Way Around a Volatile U.S.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer of Britain is seeking to promote economic ties for growth, offering China’s leader, Xi Jinping, a way to court one of America’s allies.
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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.

'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".