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How Australia used rugby league to tackle China’s Pacific power play
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China and India seek to improve relations and tilt world’s economic axis
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Court names alleged Chinese spy linked to Prince Andrew
Tengbo Yang developed business links to prince and access to a network of senior British political and business figures
‘I have to get out of this place’: At home with his parents, my friend longs for a return to Shanghai
Anchored down by a spell with his family, my friend longs for a return to Shanghai
Trump invites China’s Xi to Jinping to his inauguration
Invitation comes as Beijing braces for escalation in trade war
China the key for tech’s raw materials whether Trump likes it or not
Recycling tech items for crucial metals must become a fact of life
China loosens fiscal policy to boost domestic demand next year
Statement calling for ‘an appropriately loose monetary policy’ marks first easing of China’s monetary policy since 2010 in the wake of the global financial crisis
Inside the Chinese city that makes 80% of the world’s Christmas decorations
In Yiwu, more than 600 businesses produce an estimated 80 per cent of the world’s Christmas decorations
Yoon’s impeachment could have big implications for South Korea’s position on China
South Korean president’s closer alignment with the United States has not been popular at home
Is Donald Trump chasing Ireland’s corporate tax boom?
It may be a little self-serving for Irish voices to be squawking about the potential threat to corporate tax take, but the worry is real
‘I stopped short of eating sheep brains’: Irish Times reporters abroad on their favourite foods and restaurants
To celebrate Food Month, Irish Times writers abroad reveal favourite foods and restaurants in their various postings
China’s tradition of confinement after giving birth: ‘I made it to the sixth day and then I just had to have a shower’
Beijing Letter: Tradition of confinement after birth in China seen to have psychological and physical benefits for mother and baby
China’s support for Russia is hurting relations with Europe, say Nordic and Baltic leaders
Chinese vessel linked to severing of two cables in Baltic Sea
US trade partners warn Trump tariffs would harm all involved
Mexico’s president Claudia Sheinbaum to write to US president-elect to tell him tariff would put common businesses at risk
Old habits die hard as Angela Merkel keeps tight hold on information in memoir
Reluctance to elaborate on the personal and political was key to the chancellor’s political longevity. It is a trait she struggles to escape in her book Freedom
More than 9,000 pairs of fake Nike runners among items seized by officials
Revenue puts on display a selection of the counterfeit trainers with retail value of €1.73m discovered on a freight shipment from China earlier this month
‘Leave inhibitions outside’: Why Chinese coffee is having an It Girl moment
Fine coffees arriving from the Yunnan province in southwest China have found a home in Ireland in recent years
Shein’s Irish unit sees billions of US revenue flows through it
Chinese fast-fashion giant reports €8.8 billion in revenue last year
Hong Kong Letter: Harsh jail sentences may harm financial centre and trading hub reputation
Imprisoning of 45 former politicians and activists convicted under Beijing’s National Security Law could trigger the imposition of US visa restrictions on multiple Hong Kong officials
Western allies play up global angle of Ukraine war
Europe letter: Nervous over Trump’s next move, Kyiv backers pitch Ukraine war as a global conflict
‘The more information you have, the more you’re free,’ Jimmy Lai tells Hong Kong trial
Former publisher in custody for almost four years since arrest under national security law
Jimmy Lai trial to resume in Hong Kong a day after 45 pro-democracy activists jailed
Former newspaper publisher (76) could face life sentence if convicted under draconian national security law imposed by Beijing
Jailing of 45 Hong Kong pro-democracy activists in landmark trial draws criticism
Some 47 pro-democracy activists charged in 2021 with conspiracy to commit subversion under Beijing-imposed national security law
Cop29: Spectre of failure overhangs Baku as talks near collapse
Wealthy G20 countries meeting on other side of world must send signal, backed by finance, to tackle climate crisis or ‘face economic carnage’
Xi tells Biden that China is ready to work with Trump administration
Uncertainty looms over US-China relationship, with Trump promising to levy 60% tariffs on Chinese imports
Here’s why churches across Ireland will turn red next Wednesday
Rite & Reason: One in seven Christians in the world faces persecution or extreme discrimination because of their faith
Former student detained after eight killed and 17 injured in stabbing at college in China
Attack took place in Yixing, part of Wuxi city in the eastern province of Jiangsu
Zelenskiy says Ukraine must try to ensure war with Russia ends next year through diplomacy
President notes that US legislation prevents him from meeting president-elect Donald Trump before January inauguration
The Taiwan Story: How a Small Island Will Dictate the Global Future – Does China have an appetite to take its ultimate prize by force?
Brown observes that securing Taiwan may be far too big a risk for the Chinese Communist Party, which values stability above all else
China may be better prepared for Trump this time
Beijing has been on a charm offensive directed towards the rest of the world, including the European Union
‘I’m quite optimistic’: Trump trade threat fails to rattle Chinese people
Donald Trump has promised to impose tariffs on Chinese imports, but many are relaxed about his return to power
At least 35 people killed in southern China after car driven into crowd outside sports stadium
Police say man (62) arrested while attempting to flee scene was dissatisfied ‘with the result of the division of property after his divorce’
Explainer: Why Cop29 matters to you, Ireland and the world despite Trump ‘whiplash’
World’s performance on emissions and temperature summarised in three words: ‘over the limit’
In Washington, the peaceful transfer of power surprises a city boarded up for violence
Planet Business: Royal private estate income, data-hungry air fryers and the companies keen for it to be Christmas already
China unveils $1.4tn package to shore up economy
Beijing braced for increased trade tensions with US under Donald Trump
Receivers appointed to entity co-owned by Paddy McKillen jnr that controls Bray retail complex
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It turns out your air fryer might be listening, sending data to China
UK consumer protection advocates Which? found that certain air fryers gather personal data that has little or no relevance to the functioning of the product
What does Trump’s win mean for the EU, Ukraine, China and Middle East?
How will Donald Trump's second presidency affect the global fight against climate change?
‘We’re in uncharted territory’: Why the forgotten threat of nuclear war presents real and present danger
With the Doomsday Clock set at 90 seconds to midnight, the US and Russia’s Cold War stand-off seems quaint in retrospect
Taiwan watches closely as US prepares to choose a new president
Tensions between Washington and Beijing over the island are the most likely trigger for military conflict between the world’s two most powerful countries
‘They just want us to work and have babies.’ Exasperation in China as Halloween falls foul of authorities
Beijing Letter: Bars and clubs abruptly called off their Halloween parties and sent out instructions that patrons should not show up in costume
China files complaint with WTO against EU’s extra tariffs on its electric vehicles
EU move followed an investigation into Beijing’s subsidies for its EV industry
How Russia, China and Iran are interfering with the US presidential election
Foreign influence from malign actors spreading disinformation has become increasingly sophisticated and difficult to track
‘Virtual try-on sessions’ drive sales in China for Irish-based eco-clothing chain Icicle
Icicle group, with an outlet on Grafton Street, says ‘live commerce’ is driving an online surge in China
Trump’s trade policies would make Mexico far better off at the expense of US workers
In a US trade war, the EU could be tempted to take retaliatory action against American corporate tax in Ireland
Diplomatic success for Putin was also demonstration of Brics dynamism
Kazan Declaration reflects the grievances and aspirations shared by the disparate countries that are part of Brics
Paris Motor Show goes big on electric despite buyer reticience
Reborn Renault 4 EV is the electric star of this year’s Paris show, but the undercurrent is all about China
India reaches deal with China on patrols at disputed border
Agreement paves way for easing of tensions between New Delhi and Beijing
How a €325m Irish factory became part of a geopolitical battle between US and China
Ireland needs to develop the ability to conduct national security assessments of proposed foreign investors, says security expert
Dunhuang failing to convert its singing sand, camel rides and painted caves into a consistent revenue stream
China Letter: Officials have a plan to ensure money flows through rather than over the city
Investors should be wary of Tesla’s robotaxi hype
The pay-off from fully self-driving cars is likely to take much longer than expected
China warns ‘ independence forces’ as it launches large-scale military drills around Taiwan
President Lai Ching-te on Thursay said Beijing ‘has no right to represent Taiwan’ but he was willing to work with it to maintain peace
‘The joyful atmosphere is the same’: The Uyghur teacher bringing Irish dancing to Xinjiang
Inspired by Riverdance, Yusupjan Kiyum set up an Irish dancing school whose members perform at sold-out venues across the region
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