British tea and fish and chips with Westminster and a diverse group of British residents, illustrating cultural influences and national identity.

Britain Wants Its Old Identity Back. But Which Britain?

Britain embraces foreign traditions, yet immigration divides opinion. Explore British identity, colonial history and the Windrush scandal. Continue reading Britain Wants Its Old Identity Back. But Which Britain?

Editorial illustration of a Chinese Communist Party meeting beside an industrial port and a falling stock-market chart.

China’s Economy Is Slowing. Why Is Xi Jinping Tightening Communist Party Control?

China’s industrial strength has not prevented weak consumer demand and disappointing corporate profits. As Xi Jinping tightens Communist Party discipline, a deeper question emerges about the balance between political authority and economic judgment. Continue reading China’s Economy Is Slowing. Why Is Xi Jinping Tightening Communist Party Control?