UK will not return to Cameron era’s close ties with China, Sunak says
At summit to drum up foreign investment PM says he does not intend to change policy towards Beijing Nils Pratley: Summit is very nice –...
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Respiratory infection clusters in China not caused by novel virus, says health ministry
Data has been supplied to World Health Organization and China says flu and other known pathogens are culprits A surge in respiratory illnesses across China...
New Zealand scraps world-first smoking ‘generation ban’ to fund tax cuts
Health experts say axing plan to block sales of tobacco products to next generation will cost thousands of lives New Zealand’s new government will scrap...
Coldplay concert to go ahead in Malaysia amid opposition from conservative Muslims
‘Kill switch’ to cut power in case of an ‘unwanted incident’ was discussed, but the band’s support of Palestine has endeared them to prime minister...
Canada-China detention feud reopened after claims of ‘unwitting’ espionage
Freed detainee Michael Spavor says he unknowingly passed intelligence to Michael Kovrig, who then told Canadian officials A simmering diplomatic feud prompted by China’s detention...
Joe Biden hails progress after Xi Jinping talks but Taiwan still the sticking point
Account of the summit from China’s foreign ministry was mixed, portraying Xi has having taken a tough line, telling Biden to stop arming Taiwan Joe...
Xi Jinping: ‘not an option’ for US and China to turn backs on each other – live
US and Chinese president kick off bilateral with handshake and cordial words at summit aimed to ease tensions Despite the US and China’s joint climate...
China ‘world’s biggest debt collector’ as poorer nations struggle with its loans
Country, estimated to be owed up to $1.5trn, is increasing penalties for late payments and cutting back on infrastructure projects China has become the world’s...
Albanese offers gentle rebuke over China’s ‘unnecessary barriers to trade’ at Shanghai expo
Australian prime minister pushes the benefits of ‘rules-based trade’ after a period of unilateral sanctions imposed by China Follow our Australia news live blog for...
Albanese to echo Whitlam as he prays for a good harvest in Xi talks
The prime minister will visit the Temple of Heaven in Beijing on Monday morning before a significant meeting with China’s president, Xi Jinping Follow our...