Apple is investigating a factory in China after a labour rights group said the tech giant’s supplier forced student workers to work ‘like robots’
A markedly more muscular approach on the continent is taking Beijing out of its comfort zone
For decades the EU has maintained relations with nearly 80 developing countries under the Cotonou Agreement. It’s now time for fresh negotiations
The movement is growing in China despite obstructions by a sensitive state, indifferent public and misogynist elites
As global uncertainty increases, so the Republic of China’s future becomes more uncertain
Organisers aim to draw 100 000 people to large-scale protest calling for an outright independence vote from China
Mozambican villagers demand compensation for the destruction of their village caused by the activities of a Chinese mining company
An upswing in economic risks has prompted the International Monetary Fund to cut its forecast for world growth
Victor Mallet, the FT’s Asia news editor and a British national, angered authorities in Beijing and Hong Kong by hosting a speech by Andy Chan
University rankings must include quality teaching and indicators that address inequality as measuring tools
Meng Hongwei was last seen leaving for China in late September from the Interpol headquarters in Lyon, southeast France
The president intends to rescue the economy with infrastructure, accountability and investors
President Donald Trump’s addressed the United Nations General Assembly today where he emphasised that ‘America is governed by Americans’
Donald Trump has threatened to go after all imports from China if the country refuses to change policies Trump says harm US industry
China had previously warned that it would target $60-billion in US goods if Trump made good on his threat to impose the new tariffs
Africa is happy to replace its former Western colonisers’ with China’s investments — but the ‘win-win’ mantra doesn’t always stand up to examination
A broken economy: China’s R370bn gift to Cyril. This and more in this week’s M&G
China is not always the largest lender and Chinese companies sometimes act in their own interests
Global growth has been surprisingly strong, but the surge in buybacks is limiting expenditure and could cause more political turmoil
Not everyone believes a stimulus package will get the country out of its economic crisis
The sides have been engaged in an escalating tit-for-tat trade fight for months
President Ramaphosa was in the hot seat in Parliament where he replied to MP’s questions on a variety of topics
Alibaba’s co-founder and chairman Jack Ma plans to retire from the Chinese e-commerce giant on Monday to devote his time to philanthropy
Xi Jinping opened his wallet again, but it’s hard to track where the money for Africa really goes
Trump doubled down on his suggestion that China was not helping to rein in its Cold War-era ally
Despite government denials, insiders say treasury made the suggestion in a Cabinet meeting
The two countries are expected to launch a new round of tit-for-tat tariffs on $16-billion worth of goods from each country on August 23
Xuecheng is one of the most prominent figures to face accusations in China’s growing #MeToo movement
China is the biggest market for ivory yet Chinese business people are funding the war on poaching
China’s former world number one doubles star had attempted to force her doubles partner to withdraw from Wimbledon in 2017
The futuristic restaurant concept is the latest initiative in Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba’s push to modernise service
Google is crafting a search engine that would meet China’s draconian censorship rules