Details scant in politburo statement but markets welcome acknowledgment by Xi Jinping of growth headwinds

Bankers and lawyers told to tone down language on China risk

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Japanese group has been slow to adjust to rapid take-up of electric vehicles in world’s largest car market

Cfius previously intervened on SoftBank’s acquisition of the US investment firm

Absence of foreign minister threatens to complicate efforts to revive dialogue and win back investors

Satellite images show Ream facility will include pier for aircraft carriers