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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

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

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