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James Kynge

Europe-China correspondent

James Kynge is Europe-China correspondent. He writes about China's interactions — geopolitical, technological, economic and in other fields — with European countries. A former bureau chief in Beijing, he has also had postings in Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, the Central Asia republics and Mongolia. A winner of numerous awards for journalism, his 2009 book "China Shakes the World" was translated into 19 languages.

Email James Kynge @JKynge  on Twitter (link opens in a new browser window)
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  • Tuesday, 21 May, 2024
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  • Wednesday, 15 May, 2024
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  • Tuesday, 14 May, 2024
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    How the city of Shenzhen is helping China win the global tech race

  • Saturday, 11 May, 2024
    News in-depthEU-China relations
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    Xi Jinping’s upgrade of ties with Budapest highlights Beijing’s willingness to reward loyalty with investment and trade

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  • Thursday, 9 May, 2024
    EU-China relations
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  • Wednesday, 8 May, 2024
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    Chinese leader to complete Europe tour with diplomatic outlier that has maintained friendly ties with Russia

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  • Sunday, 5 May, 2024
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  • Friday, 26 April, 2024
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    Funding is soaring but the wealthy are eschewing western models when tackling the region’s development needs

    A woman in a dark dress sits on an ornate leather chair in a room with rich, dark walls. Next to her is a golden-framed impressionist painting of a wooded landscape
  • Monday, 26 February, 2024
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    The US and EU are busy ‘de-risking’ supply chains but Beijing has its own plan for economic autonomy

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  • Friday, 24 November, 2023
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  • Friday, 17 November, 2023
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  • Monday, 30 October, 2023
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  • Sunday, 22 October, 2023
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  • Thursday, 12 October, 2023
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  • Tuesday, 10 October, 2023
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    A reboot of the World Bank and IMF tests US influence

    Biden’s plan to revitalise the two institutions is partly aimed at countering China’s growing sway among developing nations

    Montage image of Word Bank and IMF logos, along with dollar and renminbi notes
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