‘No government in its right mind’ would want China’s collapse, but what China and the US want from each other is unlikely to materialise ‘any time soon’, warns David Lampton, China watcher since the times of Deng Xiaoping.

Exchanges between people are ‘as important’ as political relations between countries, analyst says.

Special envoy Li Hui’s latest mission to Europe was met with scepticism, and could be seen as ‘signalling’ to the Global South that China is a responsible power.

Everything from songs penned by AI to augmented reality exhibitions come under art tech umbrella, which curators hope will catch eye of young people.

German industry debates how to proceed after finding cracks in a once robust and mutually beneficial relationship.

City is a food paradise, but not for Muslim visitors keen to try Cantonese cuisine and local delights.

Ahead of China’s quarterly GDP release, survey figures reflect how difficult times have been for half a billion Chinese people, and where their priorities now lie.

Analysts say former Taiwanese leader’s VIP visit to mainland could help Beijing amplify appeals for ‘peaceful reunification’ with the island and send well-timed message to Taiwan’s president-elect William Lai Ching-te.

Ban targets sale and distribution of plastic items, but not possession, so people can still buy online.

Beijing has defended China’s ambitious goal of growing the economy by ‘around 5 per cent’ this year, insisting it matches the potential for economic growth, but analysts say there are still issues to be addressed.

Absent pilots, cancelled flights … airline says it has learned from ‘bad spell’ but critics aren’t convinced.

What does one of the most influential business leaders think is the magic of China, and why could hubris rear its head if lessons are not learned from the perils and pitfalls of other economies?

Seeking economic opportunity, Chinese merchants build bustling wholesale markets, sell Made in China goods and deal with occasional resistance from Mexican vendors.

Even in the absence of the buying restrictions, a healthy supply and elevated interest rates mean the city’s infamously expensive house prices are unlikely to return to the kind of breakneck growth seen in the past, analysts say.

Youth workers and doctors urge more resources to help youngsters and warn of developmental problems amid concerns about mental health impact.

Global affairs expert Joseph Nye shares his assessments of what China has done right, and what will hold it back.

Amid price slashing and Western threats, on-the-ground accounts reflect how China’s new productive push is creating forces to be reckoned with.

Many younger Chinese are beleaguered by high expectations, extreme academic competition and bleak work and lifestyle prospects.

China’s finance sector was once freewheeling, but new regulations and mandates from officials suggest banks’ new role looks beyond simple profit-seeking.

Tourism Board touts efforts to lure visitors through influencers in target market countries amid slower-than-expected return of mainland Chinese.

Long tied to Beijing for tourism and gambling income, Northern Mariana Islands needs more aid from Washington, says governor.

The emerging Strategic Support Force is leveraging the civilian sector to expand China’s space, cyber, electromagnetic and psychological warfare capabilities.

Political scientist Li Cheng talks geopolitics, Trump, Taiwan and Hong Kong in wide-ranging interview.

International Cultural Summit brings global experts together despite geopolitical tensions between Beijing and the West.

Has China’s long march to recouping stock market losses begun, after a US$1.75 trillion bounce in value from January lows? Many sentiment indicators have reached inflection points, backstopped by state intervention. Or do market bears still hold sway?

Manila looks likely to pass a law outlining its claims to the disputed waters in the hope of strengthening its hand following a series of clashes.

Although overseas visitors to China have increased after some visa requirements were lifted, other barriers to travel and inconveniences when visiting have been enough to discourage more from planning a trip.

While analysts are optimistic about the return of international students to China, many prospective and former students report dwindling enthusiasm for Chinese universities.

Insiders reveal calculated strategy to catch foreign powers off guard and curb impact of potential sanctions or smear campaigns ahead of passing of Article 23 bill.