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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
In Depth: China’s Growing Trade of Unused ‘Used’ Cars Threatens Automakers’ Global Expansion
‘Zero-mileage’ used vehicles distort sales data, damage Chinese brands’ reputation overseas, and export the toxic competition plaguing the domestic market, critics say
U.K. Sanctions Chinese Firms Over Russian Oil Trade
London’s broadest Russia sanctions yet target energy giants, Chinese ports and electronics exporters; Beijing denounces move
Commentary: As the U.S. Balks, China and Europe Can Lead on Climate
With Washington stepping back, Beijing and Brussels have a shared interest in decarbonizing their power grids. It’s the key to energy security and a more stable relationship
Analysis: China’s Latest Rare Earth Clampdown Will Hit Foreign Defense, Chip Firms Hard
Commerce Ministry’s plan to add five more compounds to its export control list will also push the U.S. to accelerate efforts to become more self-sufficient in the production of the critical raw materials
New Arctic Route Offers Secure China-Europe Corridor, Operator Says
The Hong Kong-registered cargo line is offering the service for time-sensitive goods and as an alternative to the increasingly dangerous Red Sea route
Commentary: China’s Yuan Defies Its Economic Woes
Beijing’s stimulus isn’t firing on all cylinders as households pay down debt. Yet the currency is surprisingly strong, creating a puzzle for policymakers
Poland Reopens Belarus Border, Restoring Key China-Europe Rail Route
Reopening unclogs a vital trade artery that carries 90% of EU-bound rail freight after a 10-day shutdown over security threats
Business Brief (Sept. 16): China Opens Further Antitrust Probe Into Nvidia
U.S. and China reach framework consensus on TikTok in Madrid talks, SAFE eases cross-border investment forex rules
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








