Differences over Russia and economic frictions cast a shadow across Xi Jinping’s tour of European capitals
European businesses in China say profits hit by weak demand and increasingly sophisticated local rivals
Companies would face less political scrutiny in a region where ties are mainly centred around economic interests
China’s president gave few concessions and signalled his authoritarian worldview
Beijing has prioritised high-tech manufacturing as it seeks to offset moribund property market and consumer demand
Move risks ‘retaliation’ against international brands in the country, German carmaker’s brand chief tells FT car summit
Move marks Biden administration’s latest effort to target Chinese tech sector
OECD, IMF and WTO forecast sharp rebound in flow of products this year after 2023 slump
French president Macron hails breakthrough on some areas such as cognac during Xi state visit to Paris
Also in this newsletter: the cost of upgrading EU industry for the green transition
With tens of thousands of new developments yet to be completed, buyers are looking again at older buildings
If there is pressure on the Chinese currency, it could have far-reaching economic and political consequences
Chinese president’s first trip to region since 2019 comes amid rising tensions
Strategic sector should not become a victim of anti-dumping investigations, argues EU commissioner
Both Washington and Beijing juggle security fears with commercial interests and political influence in their policy positions
The inside story on the Asia tech trends that matter, from Nikkei Asia and the Financial Times
The pressure on Beijing to find a new growth model is acute but the president seems resistant to deeper economic reform
Promise of measures to shore up growth comes as high-tech output drives expansion in factory activity
Policymakers on either side of bitter trade dispute seem to confuse two issues
Report says punitive action being mooted in Brussels would not be enough to deter carmakers
Chris Dodd sees chance Congress could pass legislation this year with bipartisan support
US and EU have raised alarms about Beijing’s plans to use manufacturing to boost lagging growth
Secretary of state’s trip to Beijing comes as tensions remain over Taiwan, war in Ukraine and tech export controls
Washington urges Japan, South Korea and the Netherlands to tighten supply of tools and technology
Secretary of state expected to demand Beijing cease support for Russia’s war in Ukraine
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