Denis Staunton

Police in Shanghai make arrests after clashes with protesters as BBC journalist detained and beaten in ‘worrying’ incident

Demonstrations against zero-Covid policy follow the deaths of 10 people in a fire at a locked-down, high-rise building in Urumqi, capital of the western province of Xinjiang

Demonstrations in cities including Shanghai follow fire in capital of Xinjiang region that killed 10 people

The rise in Covid cases in recent days has led to widespread restrictions on everyday life in China’s capital, and worries about what else is to come

Restrictions imposed at schools, restaurants and offices following rise in infections

The job market has never been tighter and youth unemployment is approaching 20 per cent

Improved relationship between Joe Biden and Xi Jinping could play key role in securing Ukraine ceasefire

All signs suggest Polish explosion was caused by air defence missile fired by Ukraine

President says peace only possible if Russia affirms the full territorial integrity of Ukraine

Better relations with Washington are very clearly in China’s interest

Two leaders met for 3½ hours on Indonesian island of Bali ahead of G20 summit

Both sides see Bali meeting as chance to stabilise relations between world’s two biggest powers ahead of G20

Strict policy has dampened economic activity at a time of stalled growth

In an unfamiliar city, Ginkgo trees are turning, lockdowns are more flexible, and traffic flies in all directions

Rise in cases comes amid reports that strict zero-Covid policy could be eased