The world is focused on America’s lead but Beijing has the means, motive and opportunity to pull ahead
The latest Trump-Xi deal won’t easily mend the faultlines that have opened between Washington and Beijing
Sheffield Hallam staff raised concerns about impact on international student recruitment
Fate of former home of city state’s modern founder has been subject of family feuding
Plus, K&E changes tactics, London’s quant renaissance and Peter Doig’s House of Music at the Serpentine
Jakarta is in restructuring talks with Beijing as flagship ‘Whoosh’ railway project racks up losses
Low costs, short production times and juicy plot lines may help format reach global viewers
Dispute over Netherlands-based chipmaker has threatened to disrupt global auto supply chains
Sites of historical importance to the ruling Communist party are attracting patriots both young and old
Ottawa uses national security legislation to accelerate production as G7 nations hunt for resources
US Treasury secretary says Beijing can no longer use its critical minerals as a coercive tool
King Felipe VI’s upcoming state visit highlights Madrid’s warm relations with Beijing amid US-China tensions
Whitehall officials hope resolution can be found to row between Beijing and London over key buildings
This is nuts. When’s the crash?
And Trump’s non-deal with China
Gina Rinehart’s Hancock Prospecting reports falling profits and pushes on to diversify into rare earths
Purchases surge of policies that serve as key conduit for moving money out of mainland
From creepy crypts in Rome to haunted vending machines in Tokyo, via ghosts and graverobbers in Edinburgh, here is our guide to the uncanny in FT Globetrotter’s destinations
Beijing fears weak domestic demand and aggressive competition among producers is driving deflation
US president opens route for Seoul to strengthen fleet but raises proliferation concerns
ReNew Energy founder and co-chair of the Alliance of CEO climate leaders on the clean energy opportunity in India
Beijing shows it can force Washington to compromise on trade issues
Escalation is averted for now, but underlying source of friction remains
Their role powering the growth of key industries means we cannot ignore economic security risks
Based around the circle of sculptor Mrinalini Mukherjee, this tantalising overview raises more questions than it answers