The Taiwanese tech entrepreneur on buying art, wine and nine storeys of his building, letting his four-year-old choose a Picasso for her bedroom and holding firm in the face of threats from China
Incident is latest confrontation as tension mounts between the two countries over contested waters in the South China Sea
Congress politician claims ‘tectonic shift’ after election upset in exclusive interview with FT
Gold producer says its European lenders are keen to cut ties once they get their money back despite rebrand
Ecommerce company has been diversifying away from fast fashion and trying to improve customer loyalty
Xi Jinping’s absence for 50-year anniversary of diplomatic ties rankles PM Anwar Ibrahim’s government
Lawyers for sanctions-hit tycoon accuse Swiss bank of triggering investigation
Rigorous BBC2 documentary suggests the Greek coast guard helped cause the 2023 sinking, with the loss of nearly 650 lives
‘Steel wars’ with China show how difficult it is to contain global tariffs
Sector sales to visitors from mainland up nearly two-thirds in first quarter
And more on American exceptionalism
Premier Li Qiang visits miners and winemakers as Canberra and Beijing put trade dispute behind them
Investigation comes after Brussels imposes tariffs on Chinese EVs as trade tensions rise
Top US and European defence companies want to recruit tens of thousands of workers this year
The president came to office threatening to make the kingdom a pariah state. But in a volatile Middle East, their ties have become stronger than ever
Economist and member of China’s five-year plan committee reflects on geopolitical and trade tensions — including electric vehicle exports
Microsoft and Amazon among those splashing out to scale up infrastructure in world’s most populous country
China’s reliance on exports is set to fan the flames of protectionism elsewhere
Document endorsing part of Kyiv’s peace vision is signed by 80 countries, but crucial refusals highlight Russia’s influence
Decision by judicial authorities is latest setback for investigation into claims of corruption in European parliament
Duelling centenary celebrations for military academy underscore armed forces’ fractured identity
Gustavo Petro accused of ‘destroying’ system as he pushes on with what he says is necessary overhaul
Senior managers accused of receiving millions of euros in kickbacks
Rise in market share highlights difficulty of weaning the region off Russian energy
Property owners rush to pay down debts or refinance at lower rates in absence of other investment options
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