The leader is vulnerable to his belief in the superiority of Beijing’s top-down polity

Shift from VIP gamblers is a political and financial necessity, say analysts

Metals exporters hit hard while dollar eases, yen strengthens as BoJ points towards policy tightening

US president chooses the most drastic option available to him 

Gideon Rachman discusses the implications of Xi Jinping's move to end fixed term limits on China's presidency with Tom Mitchell and James Kynge.