Resorting to protectionist measures is not in Brussels’ long-term interests

Chinese aggression against Taiwan would increase insurance cover for ships in the area as has happened in the Black Sea

Prime minister responds to parliamentary criticism of Britain’s approach to spying by Beijing

The inside story on the Asia tech trends that matter, from Nikkei Asia and the Financial Times

Beijing warns anti-subsidies investigation will have negative impact on relations

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State-backed lenders have disbursed less than 1% of $27bn scheme after failing to find creditworthy developers

Labour calls for review after parliamentary researcher is arrested on suspicion of spying

Beijing’s subsidising of EV manufacturers stokes fears of European rivals being priced out