Xi Jinping

Indian government accused of ceding land in Himalayas to China

Locals claim ‘buffer zones’ have been established in areas previously under Indian control

Aakash Hassan in Srinagar

19, Sep, 2022 @9:58 AM

Xi Jinping by Aust and Geiges; China After Mao by Frank Dikötter review

China’s president is shoring up his authority but, as Dikötter’s weighty study of the country indicates, he might have less of it than he thinks

Isabel Hilton

18, Sep, 2022 @6:00 AM

Russia-Ukraine war latest: what we know on day 207 of the invasion

Czech Republic calls for ‘special international tribunal’ after Izium mass grave found; Turkish and Indian leaders call for end to war at Asia summit

Maya Yang

18, Sep, 2022 @1:29 AM

What happens if Putin goes nuclear in Ukraine? Biden has a choice to make

Russian forces are in retreat yet Nato still holds back for fear of what a humiliated Putin might do. But now is precisely the time to step up the pressure

Simon Tisdall

17, Sep, 2022 @2:25 PM

Putin tells Xi he understands China’s ‘questions and concerns’ over Ukraine

Russian leader seems keen to curry favour with Chinese president as battlefield setbacks and sanctions bite

Helen Davidson in Taipei and Andrew Roth in Moscow

15, Sep, 2022 @5:08 PM

Strength of ‘limitless’ China-Russia ties to be tested at summit

Military setback in Ukraine further weakens Russian position as leaders prepare to jostle for regional influence in Uzbekistan

Helen Davidson in Taipei

14, Sep, 2022 @1:00 AM

Ukraine’s advances pose question for world: can Kyiv actually win?

As world leaders prepare for a meeting of UN general assembly, the raging war of narratives shows no sign of abating

Patrick Wintour Diplomatic editor

13, Sep, 2022 @9:40 AM

Chinese ambassador would ‘love’ to see Anthony Albanese meet Xi Jinping without preconditions

Xiao Qian says Canberra and Beijing have ‘good momentum but we need to keep the momentum’

Paul Karp

06, Sep, 2022 @10:56 AM

China puts 65m people into semi-lockdown ahead of party summit

Offices, schools and shops to close before congress at which Xi expected to get third presidential term

Verna Yu

05, Sep, 2022 @2:25 PM

Joe Biden has picked a fight with tyranny. The west must hope he wins | Simon Tisdall

To counter the influence of Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping, the US-led alliance has to show that freedom is worth fighting for

Simon Tisdall

04, Sep, 2022 @6:00 AM

Xi Jinping poised to further consolidate power at party congress

Analysts say announcement of a date for gathering suggests any in-party disputes have been reined in

Helen Davidson and Vincent Ni

31, Aug, 2022 @11:28 AM

‘We are Chinese’: meet the Taiwanese who want to embrace Beijing rule

Surveys reveal that up to 12% of the country supports unification with China,
including five of its citizens in a Taipei restaurant