Michael Sheridan

Biden got the wrathful Red Emperor – and Starmer the impassive statesman. But make no mistake, writes Michael Sheridan, Xi’s ‘red lines’ apply as much to Britain as they do to America

Keir Starmer attends a bilateral meeting with Xi Jinping recently at the Sheraton Hotel, as he attends the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Reuters

Examination of Chinese small print reveals reasons for optimism in restraining Russian but worse news on its nuclear doctrine.

We’re testing a truly iconic car this week. The Toyota Land Cruiser is famed the world over for its durability, reliability and off road ability. There isn’t a farmer on the island who doesn’t have one, or want one! The horsey set love them even more than the loyal trades people who swear by the model. So no pressure with the new one Toyota!

China’s espionage network is assiduously preparing the ground – not to strike at the United Kingdom, NATO or their allies – but to ensure their passivity in the event of war against the United States, writes Michael Sheridan

No citizen of the People’s Republic acquires the status and wealth which he boasts without approval or instructions from on high, writes China expert Michael Sheridan. He may be a man in a suit, but behind him stands the authority of the party and the army

There’s a telling photograph of the chancellor which shows her sitting attentively, briefcase tucked on her chair, while the Chinese vice president holds forth in front of a classical landscape mural. Neither is touching their porcelain teacups. China expert Michael Sheridan says a picture can sometimes be worth a thousand words

Trump is driven by memory, not by today’s reality. Nonetheless, the history of how China coopted WHO to suppress Covid-19 inquiries is shocking and has been under-reported, as Michael Sheridan reveals...

How will the two most powerful leaders in the world get on and do business? If their past face-to-face meetings are anything to go by, it’s not going to be easy, writes Michael Sheridan

Any new Alfa is a good thing, right? Yes of course! The motoring world is a better place with Alfa Romeo’s on our streets. The five-seat compact SUV/crossover has a name that was not the design teams’ first choice, it was due to be called Milano after the famous Italian city. The reason for the change was due to the car being built outside of Italy and the firm was pressured into using a different name – hence Junior. The name hints to the fact it is the new entry point to the historic Italian brand.