Recent statements have underscored the deep chasms in a relationship that is getting worse, as the Biden administration tries to come up with a cohesive China policy.
Tag: Economic Conditions and Trends
Putin’s Oil War With the West Comes at His Allies’ Expense
Russia’s use of energy as a weapon in its standoff with the West is redrawing the geopolitical map, but it could strain ties with allies like Iran and Venezuela.
Your Wednesday Briefing: Extreme Heat Grips China
Plus the conviction of an ailing Hong Kong activist and President Vladimir Putin’s upcoming trip to Iran.
Is the World Really Falling Apart, or Does It Just Feel That Way?
By most measures — with one glaring exception — people around the world are better off than ever. So why doesn’t it feel that way, especially to Americans?
Your Tuesday Briefing: Bank Protests in China
Plus Ukrainian civilians bear the brunt of Russia’s war and new details after Shinzo Abe’s death.
Rivals Vying to Replace Johnson Are Diverse in Background, Not in Plans
The Conservatives running to be Britain’s prime minister include women and people of non-European descent, but they sound a lot alike: They like Brexit and want to cut taxes.
A Year After Mass Protest, Cubans Face Stark Choice: ‘Prison or Exile’
Thousands of Cubans took to the streets last July protesting economic misery. A year later, hundreds are in jail and the financial crisis has only worsened.
‘There’s Nothing’: Scarcity Deepens Desperation in Sri Lanka
The island nation was once an economic hope, with a growing middle class. Now many people are living on the edge, unable to buy even the basics.
Embattled Leaders in Hiding, Sri Lankans Ask: What’s Next?
Protesters in Sri Lanka roamed the halls and grounds of power without challenge as they waited to see who would take the reins of their economically devastated country.
Your Monday Briefing: Sri Lanka in Turmoil
Plus Shinzo Abe’s allies win a supermajority in Japan’s parliament and Russia bombards Donetsk.