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China politics

China must gird up for ‘high winds and rough waves’, says top-level party conclave

Beijing is seeking to bolster its resilience, amid an uncertain international outlook that is largely driven by a trade war with the US.
Beijing is seeking to bolster its resilience, amid an uncertain international outlook that is largely driven by a trade war with the US.

China's Xi shows firm grip as party plenum ends with minimal reshuffle

Chinese President Xi Jinping at a military parade marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II in Beijing on Sept 3.
Chinese President Xi Jinping at a military parade marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II in Beijing on Sept 3.

Chinese Communist Party elite body replaces 11 members at key meeting

The statement was released on the last day of a key closed-door meeting of the 300-plus member body in Beijing known as the Fourth Plenum.
The statement was released on the last day of a key closed-door meeting of the 300-plus member body in Beijing known as the Fourth Plenum.

The economic reality facing China as leaders huddle

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China’s top trade negotiator removed from WTO post

Chinese trade negotiator Li Chenggang attends a press conference on the day of US-China talks on trade, economic and national security issues, in Madrid, Spain, Sept 15, 2025.
Chinese trade negotiator Li Chenggang attends a press conference on the day of US-China talks on trade, economic and national security issues, in Madrid, Spain, Sept 15, 2025.

China’s leaders meet to chart five-year economic blueprint

The closed-door meeting will review proposals for the 15th Five-Year Plan, which charts the country’s economic and social development strategy from 2026 to 2030.
The closed-door meeting will review proposals for the 15th Five-Year Plan, which charts the country’s economic and social development strategy from 2026 to 2030.

Liu Haixing takes over Communist Party of China’s international department

The department manages the party’s ties with foreign political parties and serves as the main channel of contact with other Communist states.
The department manages the party’s ties with foreign political parties and serves as the main channel of contact with other Communist states.

How China’s secretive spy agency became a cyber powerhouse

China's Ministry of State Security has emerged as the driving force behind the country's most sophisticated cyber operations, US and European officials said.
China's Ministry of State Security has emerged as the driving force behind the country's most sophisticated cyber operations, US and European officials said.

China doubles down on Brics to defend free trade but grouping’s divisions remain

Chinese President Xi Jinping, flanked by Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, leading world leaders in Beijing on Sept 3.
Chinese President Xi Jinping, flanked by Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, leading world leaders in Beijing on Sept 3.

News analysis

With grand parade, China projects its version of war history, and its place in the world

epa12347479 Chinese servicemen march in formation before a military parade marking the 80th anniversary of victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, 03 September 2025.  EPA/ALEXANDER KAZAKOV/SPUTNIK/KREMLIN POOL MANDATORY CREDIT
epa12347479 Chinese servicemen march in formation before a military parade marking the 80th anniversary of victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, 03 September 2025.  EPA/ALEXANDER KAZAKOV/SPUTNIK/KREMLIN POOL MANDATORY CREDIT

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