Can the two bitter enemies control a new cycle of escalation?

China has been quietly working to rewrite the rules of global trade and finds itself in a strong position in the current trade war launched by Washington. A look around the world shows why.

As world leaders struggle to contend with two major conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza, the dramatic escalation in Kashmir raises the prospect of a new war erupting between two nuclear-armed powers

This week's attack is the worst since 2019

Both countries have expressed interest in negotiations, but it may be a painful journey to get there

Trump officials are united in anger at the failure of European member states to support one aborted mission. This explains their thinking on the Ukraine war.

The two states are deeply engaged in developing a trade route that would help China avoid a naval blockade. Now they are looking to move beyond trade

The success of cheap Chinese models threatens America's technological lead

As the world braces for the return of a president who sees Beijing as Washington's main rival, Trump's second act may look different this time around