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James Politi

FT Washington bureau chief, previously Rome. Grateful marrow transplant recipient. @skirchy's husband, father of cute boy and girl. Romanista! All views my own

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Washington-Beijing ties depend on 'Taiwan question', Xi warns Trump

'Conflict' risk if badly managed ● Fears over China's price for Iran help ● Taipei rejects comments

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Washington-Beijing ties depend on 'Taiwan question', Xi warns Trump

'Conflict' risk if badly managed ● Fears over China's price for Iran help ● Taipei rejects comments

With:Demetri Sevastopulo,Edward White

Financial Times•MAY 15, 2026•Lead Story

The paper frames the diplomatic summit through the lens of heightened geopolitical stakes, specifically highlighting explicit warnings regarding Taiwan. It maintains a measured tone despite the mention of conflict risk, presenting it as a formal diplomatic caution rather than an imminent threat.

Trump demands Xi ‘open’ China to US business on trade-focused visit

Iran and Taiwan tensions • Executives join mission • Boeing order likely • Trip follows tariff spat

Financial Times•MAY 14, 2026•Lead Story

The paper frames the diplomatic summit primarily as a transactional business mission, highlighting corporate delegations and specific trade deals alongside the broader geopolitical friction.

Iran war will squeeze US voters long after conflict ends, economists warn

Doubt over Pakistan talks • Trump sends negotiators • No Tehran delegation • Truce ends tomorrow

With:Najmeh Bozorgmehr

Financial Times•APR 20, 2026•Lead Story

Focuses on the downstream macroeconomic consequences of international conflict, specifically analyzing how energy inflation tied to an Iran war could impact US domestic politics and electoral sentiment.

Trump declares blockade of Hormuz after Iran talks fail to yield peace deal

Navy to halt toll-paying ships ● Tehran speaks of ‘mistrust’ ● Fears for oil price ● Global economy dented

With:Andrew England,Jamie Smyth,Sam Fleming

Financial Times•APR 13, 2026•Lead Story

The paper frames a major geopolitical and military escalation firmly through its economic implications, immediately linking naval movements to oil prices and the global economy.

US fighter jet shot down over Iran

Race to find two-person crew ● One reported rescued ● Trump urges defence boost to $1.5tn

With:Najmeh Bozorgmehr

Financial Times•APR 4, 2026•Lead Story

The paper reports a major geopolitical incident with a focus on both the immediate human element of the missing crew and the broader political and financial implications regarding US defence spending.

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Paperboy tracks bylines on the front pages of major US and UK broadsheets. This page shows every front-page story attributed to James Politi in our archive, based on bylines extracted from front-page images by AI. It covers only front-page stories — not the full output of this journalist. Data begins April 2026.