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In China, consumerism trumps nationalism despite tensions with the U.S. and Japan

Chinese consumers are prioritizing quality and value over patriotism, regardless of how testy relations become in recent diplomatic spats with countries like Japan and the United States

Dalai Lama denies meeting paedophile Jeffrey Epstein after name appears in files

The release of millions of new files has shone a light on Jeffrey Epstein’s vast networks and efforts to meet the rich and powerful

Powers that believe in democracy should rally to the cause of Jimmy Lai

Editorial: Western states have individually called for the campaigner to be freed, but China needs to see that these countries can stand together as one

China’s solar capacity set to overtake coal in ‘historic’ shift

Wind and solar combined are projected to account for about half of China’s total installed power capacity

Dalai Lama expresses ‘gratitude’ for first Grammy as award angers China

The 90-year-old Tibetan spiritual leader says first Grammy award is ‘recognition of shared responsibility’

China criticizes decision to award a Grammy to the Dalai Lama

The Dalai Lama’s Grammy win for an audiobook, narration and storytelling has been described by Beijing as “a tool for anti-China political manipulation.”

The perils and promise of Sir Keir’s visit to China

Editorial: At a time of global turmoil, the UK cannot afford to shun closer links with one of the world’s pre-eminent and fastest-growing economies

Chinese asylum seeker who exposed rights abuses fights to stay in the US

Guan Heng sought asylum in the United States after exposing human rights abuses in his native China

Humans could be to blame for rising bear attacks in rural communities

Experts say outmigration of younger residents is making the attacks more imminent and the solutions more challenging