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An afternoon of beer, music and mosquitoes on the Beijing patio of one of the foremost authorities on the Asian giant’s economy
An afternoon of beer, music and mosquitoes on the Beijing patio of one of the foremost authorities on the Asian giant’s economy
The Russian leader, who has barely traveled abroad since the invasion of Ukraine, is attending a forum on the Belt and Road initiative and will meet with the Chinese president on Wednesday
Josep Borrell plans to meet with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to discuss bilateral relations and address ‘the main regional and global challenges,’ including trade and the Ukraine war
Beijing insists on its openness, while the disengagement persists in several sectors months after reopening its borders
The Venezuelan leader seeks to strengthen ties with Beijing as attempts at rapprochement with Washington remain fruitless
Beijing defends a decade of global benefits from the program, but critics warn of spiraling debt for developing countries
Gina Raimondo is the fourth American official to visit the Asian country since June. While she left with ‘some optimism,’ Beijing remains skeptical of Washington’s overtures
Analysts and international organizations foresee years of growth and development in the South Asian giant. But on the ground, some voices express skepticism, warning that the reality is very different
The community, which is celebrating International Pride Day, has been hit by both the rise of the far right and hate speech in democratic countries and by the wave of religious extremism in authoritarian regimes
A strong police presence prevented acts of tribute in Hong Kong, where there have been more than a dozen arrests. The violent repression against students on June 4, 1989 is now a taboo subject in the country
The diplomat appointed by Beijing to seek a negotiated solution to the war believes there is still a ‘risk’ of an escalation of the conflict
As it seeks ‘self-sufficiency’ in the face of curbs imposed by Washington, China has brought together key figures at a technology forum in Beijing
The EU, NATO and the U.S. have a skeptical view of Xi’s call to Zelensky. The next steps in the conflict will serve as the basis for defining a strategy to bring an end to the war waged by Russia
In addition to targeting specific companies, Beijing is considering limiting access to materials and technologies in industries that it dominates, such as intelligent vehicles and the photovoltaic sector
Caught in the hegemonic tug-of-war between the US and China, the explosive potential of the Asian archipelago has grown since the invasion of Ukraine. EL PAÍS travelled to the heart of the conflict
Amid an economic boom, the planet’s largest democracy faces huge social challenges and an eroding political pluralism
The leaders of China and Russia continue to strengthen ties as they ‘drive changes’ together. EL PAÍS offers a detailed analysis of the joint statement published after their meeting in Moscow last week
Beijing has avoided using the term ‘peace plan’ but the Chinese leader’s Moscow visit provides an opportunity to showcase his vision for a ‘community with a shared future for mankind’
Here are the main takeaways from the National People’s Congress, where the president highlighted the importance of reunification, and took a softer tone on the technological race with the US
The new foreign minister, a former ambassador to the United States and a member of President Xi Jinping’s inner circle, is skilled at handling the news media
The self-governing island, which China considers an inalienable part of its territory, is drawing lessons from the Russian invasion as Washington ups military assistance
The Perdón wind farm in Navarre is the birthplace of an industry in which Spain has played a pioneering role
Beijing imposes sanctions on US companies for selling military equipment to Taiwan following the surveillance balloon incident
A portrait of the Chinese city that registered the first cases of coronavirus and whose residents were subjected to strict controls ahead of the rest of the world
The US, WHO and EU have questioned the reliability of data offered by the Asian giant, which claims to have the latest coronavirus wave sweeping the country ‘under control’
Following intense social protests, the government has lifted several restrictions, which have resulted in mixed feelings of relief among an exhausted population
Beijing has approved easing measures after citizens took to the streets in a rare show of public anger over draconian restrictions to combat the spread of the coronavirus