Hundreds of representatives from about 80 countries are gathering in Paris to talk about rebuilding a monetary system many say is ill-suited to a changing planet.
Tag: International Relations
China’s Cloud Computing Firms Raise Concern for U.S.
The Biden administration is exploring whether it can mount a campaign against Chinese tech giants like Alibaba and Huawei, potentially fueling tensions with Beijing.
Allies Pledge Billions for Ukraine’s Recovery as Zelensky Stresses Urgency
The price tag for reconstruction has soared, driving debate among U.S. and European officials, legal experts and others about using frozen Russian assets to pay for it.
How Hopes of a Better Life Ended on a Migrant Ship Off Greece
About two dozen of those on the fishing vessel that capsized off Greece came from Bandli, a community in northeastern Pakistan with a long history of young men chasing a brighter future abroad.
Your Wednesday Briefing: The Search for the Missing Titanic Sub
Also, a shake-up at Alibaba and a taste of Singapore’s street food.
German Spy Agency Says China and Russia Are After Its Secrets
The country is a growing target for foreign espionage, the agency said, amid rising tensions over the war in Ukraine and rivalries between Washington and Beijing.
E.U. Takes Aim at China in Proposed Economic Strategy
A European Commission plan seeks to bar companies from sending sensitive high-tech goods to potentially hostile countries — without naming any names.
Blinken Visit Reveals Chasm in How U.S. and China Perceive Rivalry
Xi Jinping and nationalistic Chinese see recent U.S. actions as an effort to contain another superpower rather than compete with it — and they’re pushing back.
Germany’s Far Right AfD Party Stages a Comeback
With Germans facing an era of political and economic turbulence, the Alternative for Germany is resurgent. Mainstream politicians are struggling to respond.
Your Tuesday Briefing: Xi and Blinken Meet
Also, New Zealand slipped into a recession.