The flags have been furled, the best china's back in its box, even the weather's turned - the Obamas are gone but not forgotten. Richard Godwin reflects on what we have learned from their visit... more
China celebrates 'historic' breakthrough in its world standing today after its leader was fêted by Barack and Michelle Obama at a glittering White House banquet... more
At a time of year when economic forecasters have been turning out their predictions by the sleighload, it’s good to do a check at the sharp end... more
A 13-year-old American boy campaigning to turn the demilitarised zone between North and South Korea into a peace park is arrested in Tiananmen Square... more
China is worried the European debt crisis will hit demand for its exports but the US is unconcerned about its potential impact on global growth... more
The Chinese snubbed Barack Obama after his message about censorship and free speech, made during a visit to the country yesterday, was censored... more
China moved to try to avoid a major trade war with the United States after President Obama introduced higher tariffs on imports of Chinese-made tyres... more
Hopes that the European economy has stabilised were overshadowed by a tidal wave of dismal news from Asia and the US as leaders of the G20 nations gathered in London... more
Economics: China's President has painted a gloomy prospect for his country's economy, which was until recently the hope of the West for a soft landing from a global recession... more
The tight security at the Beijing Olympics - the largest seen at a sporting event - was stepped up after Islamist terrorists released a video warning of attacks on the Games... more
Beijing may look vastly different now, but once the Olympic caravan moves on, the billy clubs and handcuffs will come out again and the regime will revert to its true nature... more
Politically sensitive websites in China remain closed to foreign journalists despite promises that all restrictions would be lifted during the Beijing Olympics... more
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