German chancellor Friedrich Merz lands in Beijing as the latest western leader looking to improve trade relations with China. Plus: why Kyoto’s mayor has announced plans for Japan’s first citizen discount on bus fares.

How big of a deal is the Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan defence deal?
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Are the FBI, the FSB and China’s Ministry of Public Security now all on the same side?
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What lessons is the European centre-left taking from the Michigan Senate primary?
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