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‘No limits’ friendship: a visual guide to China-Russia relations

Xi Jinping’s visit to Russia aims to show the world how strong China and Russia relations are. According to Xi and Putin, it is a friendship with ‘no limits’.


How Nixon’s visit to China 50 years ago changed the world forever

In 1972 the first visit to the communist country by then-US president Richard Nixon is what Nixon described as “The week that changed the world.”


Why India-China border clash in Galwan Valley turned into deadly brawl

Without firing a single shot, 20 Indian soldiers died in the Galwan Valley when troops from the nuclear-armed nations fought with bare fists, sticks and stones.


Belt and Road Initiative explained: How China is looking beyond borders

The “Belt and Road Initiative” was announced by the Chinese government in 2013 as a global trade strategy based on the ancient Silk Road trading route.


Tracking Trump’s tangled trade war tweets

Understanding political narratives is not always easy. Events often develop with many twists and turns but situations can be further exacerbated when politicians are seen to change their minds as often as the wind changes direction. The following is a visual thread of comments made by US President Donald Trump about the trade war with China.


Opinion

Your Hong Kong weekend food guide for April 10-13

Quanzhou – from the Maritime Silk Road to Unesco Creative City of Gastronomy

Your Hong Kong weekend drinks guide for April 9-11

How Mono is championing eco-conscious dining in Hong Kong: Ricardo Chaneton’s Latin-American restaurant in Central is 100 Top Tables’ Sustainability Hero award winner for 2023

Dish in Focus: Beetroot – juniper – roses at Feuille

Zheng Yongnian on Trump, Venezuela and why China doesn’t want ‘a separate kitchen’

Political scientist says the Western-led global order remains useful, and the Belt and Road Initiative isn’t a geopolitical project.


Liu Qian on Chinese innovation, the US rivalry and women holding up half the sky

Economist, business executive advocates looking beyond geopolitics, avoiding policy pitfalls and building a culture that celebrates success.


Fuchsia Dunlop tells how she fell for China’s cuisine and names her perfect dish

The influential writer and chef’s first book is credited with bringing Sichuan’s fiery and aromatic dishes to world attention.


80 years on from WWII, China’s interests lie in peaceful Asia-Pacific: Rana Mitter

The Harvard expert says that if trends continue, the region could be a bigger driver of the global economy than it is now.


Jeffrey Sachs says US sabre-rattling at China can become self-fulfilling prophecy of war

American economist sees China as key to the global energy transition to zero-carbon energy, especially in markets outside US and Europe.


Scholar Jing Qian on right-sizing China’s economy in the age of Trump and DeepSeek

The researcher surveys the dividends of ‘Made in China 2025’ and shares why he thinks Trump’s contradictions could benefit bilateral relations.


Open Questions series

China

Infographics

Diplomacy

Diplomacy

China-Russia relations: a visual guide to a friendship with ‘no limits’

Xi Jinping’s visit to Russia aims to show the world how strong China and Russia relations are. According to Xi and Putin, it is a friendship with ‘no limits’.

Explainer | How Nixon’s visit to China 50 years ago changed the world forever

Why did an India-China border clash turn into a deadly scuffle?

How China is looking beyond borders

The “Belt and Road Initiative” was announced by the Chinese government in 2013 as a global trade strategy based on the ancient Silk Road trading route.

Tracking Trump’s tangled trade war tweets

Diplomacy

China-Russia relations: a visual guide to a friendship with ‘no limits’

Xi Jinping’s visit to Russia aims to show the world how strong China and Russia relations are. According to Xi and Putin, it is a friendship with ‘no limits’.

.css-19im5qg{color:#c79a00;}Explainer | How Nixon’s visit to China 50 years ago changed the world forever

Why did an India-China border clash turn into a deadly scuffle?

How China is looking beyond borders

The “Belt and Road Initiative” was announced by the Chinese government in 2013 as a global trade strategy based on the ancient Silk Road trading route.

Tracking Trump’s tangled trade war tweets

Explainer | How Nixon’s visit to China 50 years ago changed the world forever