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Editorial: Xi Jinping’s ousting of the country’s top general underscores the concentration of power in the hands of a few – with dangers for us all

U.S. pushes allies to cut reliance on Chinese minerals, IKEA closes seven stores in China

Syria sees conflict between Damascus and Kurds, with a new integration deal announced. India and the EU finalize a major trade agreement after 18 years. Russia-Ukraine war negotiations continue with sticking points. China's top general is purged, raising questions about military leadership. The EU backs Morocco's autonomy plan for the…

Starmer confirms immediate removal, but it is unclear if sanctions remain on former MP, academic and barrister

COMMENT: Beijing has been seeking to up its soft power across the continent in recent years, writes Dani Madrid-Morales. If the UK slashes funding for the media battle, it leaves China to grab the advantage

Sir Keir Starmer announced that the sanctions would be lifted following talks with Xi Jinping during his trip to China.

Beijing has reversed decision taken in 2021 against British politicians for highlighting human rights violations against Uyghurs

Deserts are usually described as silent places, which is why the sound catches people off guard. In parts of China, visitors have reported dunes that hum, boom, or whistle when wind passes over them or when someone slides down their slopes. Over the past decade, these “singing dunes” have drawn…

Donald Trump expressed disapproval of the Prime Minister’s trip to China in remarks to reporters early on Friday.