“You have to say when things are wicked”: Chris Patten’s lessons from negotiating with China
Hong Kong's last British governor on hopes betrayed, the risk of repeating mistakes and his view of Boris Johnson.
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The betrayal of Hong Kong
Twenty-five years since the city passed from British to Chinese rule, its once-vibrant civil society has been crushed.
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China’s never-ending Covid lockdown story
Parts of Shanghai have again been put under lockdown restrictions, with further implications for the global cost-of-living crisis.
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Dangerous skies over the South China Sea
Australia accuses China of endangering its aircraft in a close encounter. Beijing says it has done nothing wrong.
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How Russia has increased its oil exports to Asia
An increasing share of Russian oil is ending up in India and China rather than Europe.
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The diplomatic battle for the South Pacific
Duelling visits by the Chinese and Australian foreign ministers have focused international attention on the region.
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US gun violence is not just a domestic political issue
The failure to take action is a gift to Chinese and Russian propagandists.
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As China’s growth stalls and supply chains falter, the West faces a stagflation trap
Soaring energy and food prices mean inflation is rising globally – and it will only come down if banks engineer…
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