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Russia’s military operation in Ukraine has sent shockwaves across the globe.
Cover Story: The Beginning of the End of the Post-Cold War World Order
Russia’s attack on Ukraine grows out of growing unease over NATO’s eastward expansion in the decades since the collapse of the Soviet Union

Cover Story: Why Modi Won’t Play Cowboys and Indians With Trump, Opting Instead for Strategic Autonomy
As relations with the U.S. cool, Modi has been seeking warmer relations with China and Russia in a delicate balancing act

Business Brief (Sept. 9): China and ASEAN Conclude Free Trade Agreement 3.0 Negotiations
Xiaomi manager dismissed for leaking confidential information, QCraft to partner with Qualcomm

Russia, China Move Forward on Long-Planned Gas Pipeline
Gazprom and CNPC sign an agreement to build the Power of Siberia 2 pipeline through Mongolia, Russian state media reports

Commentary: The Enduring Logic Behind Gold’s Record Highs
Geopolitical shifts, a weakening dollar and eroding faith in central banks are fueling a long-term rally that has yet to peak

CX Weekly Briefing: Bank Lending Falls for First Time in Decades
Also in this week’s roundup: Trump extends trade truce with China, Nvidia toes the line with Washington

Reporter’s Notebook: Mystery in Anchorage as Trump-Putin Summit Looms
With less than 48 hours until the high-stakes meeting to address the Ukraine war, suspense hangs over Alaska’s largest city as even the location remains a closely guarded secret

Rising Car Exports Show China’s Automakers Committed to Overseas Markets
Shipments from January to July rose nearly 13% to 3.68 million, with new-energy vehicles accounting for more than one-third of the total

Amid Tariff War With U.S., Brazil’s Lula Phones Xi
Brazilian president initiated the call, with U.S. soybean exports also on the agenda

Commentary: Critical Minerals Fuel the Green Energy Transition
A global push for decarbonization is creating soaring demand for lithium, nickel and rare earths. To mitigate risks, the world needs technological innovation, recycling and diversified supply chains

CX Daily: Trump’s Tariff-by-Tweet Tactics Are Pushing Global Trade Into Perpetual Uncertainty
Beijing lifts suburban homebuying limits. China’s robotics executives outline overseas expansion plans.

Chinese Lessor Gets $23 Million Insurance Payout for Jets Stranded in Russia
Payout is latest move in multibillion-dollar battle over the 515 leased aircraft stranded after invasion of Ukraine

CX Briefing: Consumer Inflation Levels Off
Also in today’s rundown: Nvidia says it complies with Washington’s rules following rumors it agreed to give a portion of its China sales revenue to the U.S. government, Russian leader Vladimir Putin briefs President Xi Jinping

In Depth: China, U.S. Race to Deny the Other Economic Leverage
Even after brokering a trade truce, Beijing continues to pursue chipmaking self-sufficiency as Washington works to build a rare earth supply chain

European Chamber Chief Urges Concrete Action on EU-China Ties
While the EU-China summit exceeded expectations, tangible progress is still needed to overcome the challenges facing EU companies doing businesses with China

CX Briefing: Panda Bond Bonanza Emerges in First Half
Also in today’s rundown: China-Europe rail freight down amid Russian economic woes, Ministry of Education issues safety warning for students in the Philippines