China

The Explainer PM Sanae Takaichi hails ‘first step’ towards strengthening the country’s espionage capabilities in the face of growing Chinese and Russian threats

By The Week UK Published 16 July 26

The Week Recommends Do very much go chasing waterfalls

By Catherine Garcia, The Week US Published 16 July 26

Under the Radar Alliance is one of a flurry of treaties Canberra is making in the Pacific to cooperate on security and counter China’s growing influence

By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published 16 July 26

The Explainer But it isn’t the one you are probably thinking of

By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published 15 July 26

Speed Read The nation’s economy grew just 4.3% compared to the same period last year

By Jessica Hullinger Published 15 July 26

In Depth Leading theoretical physicist warns world is closer to nuclear Armageddon than any time since the end of the Cold War

By The Week UK Last updated 15 July 26

Today’s Big Question Seen as a friendship with ‘no limits’, the nature of this alliance could be changing as Nato ramps up defence spending

By Will Barker, The Week UK Published 10 July 26

Podcast Plus how do anchovies in Peru affect the global food chain? And do Brits really trust the weather forecast?

By The Week UK Published 10 July 26

Under the Radar A beer dynasty’s public feud has highlighted the codified loyalty demanded of children across Asia

By Will Barker, The Week UK Published 8 July 26

Today’s Big Question Civilian aircraft penetrated Beijing’s highly militarised airspace to collide with Citic Tower, the capital’s tallest skyscraper

By Rebecca Messina, The Week UK Published 1 July 26

Speed Read Billionaire Guo Wengui was convicted in 2024

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 30 June 26

Today's Big Question Beijing is setting up an ‘alternative financial system’

By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published 26 June 26