Olive branch from Beijing follows increasing concern in Europe that China is a ‘strategic rival’ that may undermine its interests.

Country is pumping more resources into developing equipment ranging from better guns to state-of-the-art warplanes, according to armaments specialists.

Zhang Zhijun, head of the semi-official Association for Relations Across the Taiwan Strait, says mainland’s growing strength means it will inevitably achieve its goal.

President Tsai Ing-wen is ‘delusional’ and is leading the island down a dead end, says Beijing adviser on cross-strait issues.

Researchers say they spend so much time on grant applications that they get no time to do science.

State Councillor dismisses criticism that project is a ‘debt trap’ for smaller countries and seeks to allay growing international concerns.

Once a call to return home to thousands of Chinese overseas, scheme is overshadowed by mistrust as conflicts over tariffs and politics poison well of goodwill and opportunity.

Izmir mission closed down for ‘efficiency’ shortly after war of words between Beijing and Ankara over treatment of Muslim minority population in Xinjiang.

But analysts say Beijing will continue military diplomacy efforts to gain intelligence insights as it seeks to expand influence.

Researchers will also step up cooperation with ‘civilian bodies’, especially in areas such as telecoms and logistics support, according to PLA newspaper.

The growing US-China naval arms race is putting pressure on Beijing to reconsider its long-standing nuclear policy, analysts say.

Beijing hails ‘frank, concrete, and constructive discussions’ following Vice-Premier Liu He’s visit, as Donald Trump also welcomes ‘tremendous progress’.

Analysts say pull-out of US troops raises stakes for Beijing, which worries instability in war-torn neighbouring country could spill across border.

61-year-old tried to transfer funds out of firm’s bank to an account in Hong Kong but was foiled by a suspicious clerk and arrested.

Increased scrutiny, higher barriers to entry could be some economic responses if Beijing retaliates against Ottawa bid for international support.

President’s call for wider international security net follows warnings of rising offshore risks from terrorists and other countries.

Beijing’s most significant developments apply science to military problems, while US study says drive to preserve Communist Party rule is behind transformation.

Cooper says the two Canadians, Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor, are ‘entitled to routine consular access and have been denied the right to a lawyer’.

Manned-unmanned teaming technology allows aircraft to communicate and collaborate during surveillance and combat operations, but expert says it is still only in development stage.

• Open letters criticise Beijing threats against island while indigenous people reject notion they form part of a ‘minority within the Chinese nation’.

Chinese researchers facing visa issues and tighter scrutiny in America – especially those who are part of schemes like Beijing’s Thousand Talents Plan.

As Washington dials up rhetoric and tells citizens in China they may be stopped from leaving, there’s a sense among Westerners that something bigger may be brewing.

A new ‘Basic Law’ for Taiwan would have to clearly define Beijing’s sovereign rights and the island’s right to self-governance, associate professor Tian Feilong says.

Kenyan president strongly denies port at risk of being seized as report again raises questions about the risks for countries borrowing from China for infrastructure projects.

Crew of China’s second seagoing aircraft carrier shift focus to drills for air combat and move ship closer to operational status.

Chinese survey finds nearly half of 100 countries assessed may not be a good fit for the global trade and investment plan because of financing and infrastructure weaknesses.

US and allies in Five Eyes alliance are working together to form consolidated front against China, observers say, as Beijing describes move by Washington move as ‘vicious in nature’.

SIPG’s deal to transform a Mediterranean port and acquire control for 25 years prompts US pressure on Israeli government and announcement of a review.

• Many high-ranking Communist Party officials and civil servants arrested for criminal activities, official newspaper says.

Neighbours hold joint drills this week, but analysts suggest New Delhi’s growing alliances could impinge on Beijing’s strategic calculations.