Moscow and Beijing move to boost ties

Beijing’s interests are now aligning with those of its American rival

Markets will face a much tougher conditions as the global economy slows

Hang Seng index down more than 20% from its January high at Tuesday’s close

Anta and private equity house FountainVest in consortium weighing all-cash takeover

Beijing welcomed American disputes with Tokyo and Brussels, but now faces isolation as the G7 allies begin to co-ordinate policy

Critics say higher wages and better housing needed to help ‘left-behind’ children

Sweeteners scoped as tariff threat looms for high-tech electronics industry