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China, Evoking World War II, Urges Europe to Take Its Side Against Japan

A diplomatic row with Japan over Taiwan has China turning to Britain and France for support, appealing to their shared history as wartime allies. Read More

In Trump-Xi Face-Off, a Clash of Personalities

"The most striking thing about Xi Jinping and Donald Trump are their completely different personal histories and formative experiences," writes Jane Perlez ... Read More

Japan’s New Leader Mentions Taiwan, and Tanks Her Relationship With China

Facing reprisals from Beijing for a remark over Taiwan, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi must walk a fine line to prevent escalating the dispute without looking weak at home. Read More

Beyond Trade War, China’s Xi Looks to Press Trump on Taiwan

China’s leader wants to weaken American support for Taiwan. But first he will want clarity about President Trump’s stance toward the island. By Chris Buckley and Amy Chang Chien Reporting from Taipei ... Read More

China and Japan Are in a Showdown, With Trump in the Middle

With Japan’s new leader refusing to back down from China’s show of force and claims on Taiwan, Xi Jinping picks up the phone to try to pry the U.S.-Japan alliance apart. Read More

How the 19th-Century Opium War Shapes Xi’s Trade Clash With Trump

China’s leader draws on lessons from Lin Zexu, a Qing official whose defiance of Britain led to China’s humiliating defeat but made him a national hero. China’s leader draws on lessons from Lin Zexu, ... Read More

Chinese Officials Heap Praise on Trump and Xi Before They Meet

President Trump and the Chinese leader Xi Jinping are being described as “irreplaceable” and “world class leaders” before a meeting seen as critical for shoring up a trade truce. By Lily Kuo With the ... Read More

That Time When China’s Leader Joked About Espionage

Xi Jinping gave two cellphones to South Korea’s president, who asked how secure they were. “You can check if there’s a backdoor,” he said with a laugh. By Yan Zhuang It’s an open secret that countries ... Read More

South Korea Tries to Curb Anti-China Protests Ahead of Xi Visit

The recent surge in demonstrations by far-right groups presents a challenge for the South Korean government, as it prepares to host both Xi Jinping, the leader of China, and President Trump. By Yan ... Read More

China hints at Xi meeting with Japan's new premier Takaichi

(Corrects story on October 28 to say the Yasukuni shrine honours some soldiers convicted of war crimes by an international tribunal, not soldiers accused of war crimes, in the penultimate paragraph) ... Read More

After Trump truce, China’s Xi warns world leaders against breaking supply chains

In his first public remarks since securing a fragile trade truce with the United States, Chinese President Xi Jinping issued a powerful call for global cooperation, warning world leaders against any ... Read More