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Far from becoming more like the West, China appears to revert to its traditional one-man leadership

High profile meeting has set a framework for future relations between the US and China

With Beijing determined to expand its influence and Washington intent on maintaining the status quo, tension in the South China Sea is here to stay

While military action is unlikely, Xi may find himself edged towards greater diplomatic involvement in the global fight against terror

The protests in Wukan are a nightmare for the Communist rulers of a divided country where the gap between the rich and poor is too wide

A two-speed Eurozone, divided between northern and southern states, looks likely

It is missing out by not aligning economic reforms with the political structure