As the G20 Argentina summit nears, hopes of a trade war truce are building

Involvement of elite students a reminder for some of Tiananmen Square demonstrations

Authorities fear that not compensating financial victims risks social unrest

They were designed to isolate Putin, but the rhetoric has not matched reality as Moscow sells arms and strengthens alliances

Beijing’s deleveraging drive to start bearing fruit, some believe

President warns of new difficulties ‘obtaining’ foreign technology

Frustration over dimming prospects for democracy fuel separatist sentiment

Renminbi credit pile and slowdown in housing market renew fears over key sector

Relaxed regulation has spurred start-ups to enter defence sector