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Since the 70s, China has turned around its economy – from introducing subsidies to mining untapped talent, these are the lessons Starmer must take note of
Margaret Thatcher and Deng Xiaoping were both on a mission when they came to power within months of each other at the tail end of the 1970s. Thatcher wanted to reinvigorate capitalism in Britain, while Deng launched a programme of reform and liberalisation that he called .
Since then, the economies of Britain and China have been transformed, but in different ways. China was essentially a peasant economy when Deng took control, but it has since become an industrial powerhouse, while Britain has ceased to be a major manufacturing player and instead became a country dominated by services.
Larry Elliott is a Guardian columnist

A recent production of “Othello” proves that small creative flowers can grow between the dreary slabs of cultural concrete laid by the Communist Party.

Taiwanese president says ties with Washington ‘rock solid’, hours after leaders of US and China share first call since November
In their first call since November, Chinese leader Xi Jinping warned US president Donald Trump to be “prudent” about supplying arms to Taiwan, according to a readout of their call provided by China’s foreign ministry.
“President Xi emphasised that the Taiwan question is the most important issue in China-US relations,” the readout said. “China must safeguard its own sovereignty and territorial integrity, and will never allow Taiwan to be separated. The US must handle the issue of arms sales to Taiwan with prudence.”

The history of the Sundance Film Festival is rife with iconic premieres of films from East Asian American voices -- Gregg Araki's "Mysterious Skin." Justin Lin's "Better Luck Tomorrow." James Wan's ...

The event was attended by representatives of more than 50 countries, the White House said.

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JoySauce launches its first ad-supported streaming channel on Amazon Prime dedicated to Asian American voices, premiering comedy series "Jokes with JoySauce" in January.

Industry bigger than all but seven world economies, and accounts for more than third of China’s economic growth
China’s clean energy industries drove more than 90% of the country’s investment growth last year, making the sectors bigger than all but seven of the world’s economies, .
For the second time in three years, the report showed the manufacture, installation and export of batteries, electric cars, solar, wind and related technologies accounted for more than a third of China’s economic growth.

The Singapore Airshow featured a rare mix of US, Chinese, and Russian-made fighters in a single event. Their pilots showcased the maneuverability and unique capabilities of each modern aircraft. The ...

It’s often assumed that lower birthrates could help slow climate change and A.I. disruption. The reality is more complex.

The breakup is focused on sensitive matters now considered national-security issues, including semiconductors, food and energy.

The breakup is focused on sensitive matters now considered national-security issues, including semiconductors, food and energy.