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War in Ukraine
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
Commentary: Merz Recalibrates Germany’s China Strategy Amid Industrial Shifts
Navigating between major powers and avoiding excessive dependence on any single market has become the definitive strategy for mainstream middle powers, Germany included
China’s Top Diplomat Warns Japan of ‘Self-Destruction’ if It Gambles on Taiwan
Foreign Minister Wang Yi emphasizes global governance reform, defends ties with Europe, and delivers a blistering critique of Tokyo’s stance on Taiwan during the Munich Security Conference
Commentary: U.S., China Should Avoid a ‘Spring Surprise’ Before Trump Visit
Washington and Beijing are maneuvering to ensure no unexpected disruptions derail President Trump’s planned trip to China in April, recalling the fallout from the 2023 balloon incident
Putin Plans Two Visits to China in 2026 as Ties Deepen
Chinese leader speaks with both Trump and Putin in a single day as Moscow and Beijing pledge to stand ‘back-to-back’ against external pressure
Reporter’s Notebook: Starmer’s Beijing Bet — Economic Realism Ends an Eight-Year Hiatus
The U.K. Prime Minister’s visit prioritizes cost-of-living relief and services trade over geopolitical grandstanding, despite protectionist warnings from Washington
In Depth: Finland’s Stubb Warns World Order at a Crossroads
Finnish President Alexander Stubb told Caixin at Davos the West faces a stark choice between deal-driven multipolarity and rules-based multilateralism, arguing that the latter can survive only if power shifts toward the Global South
U.K. Aims to Reduce ‘Volatility’ in China Ties as Starmer Visits Beijing
In the first visit by a British leader since 2018, Keir Starmer seeks to reduce volatility and boost trade without alienating the Trump administration
Reporter’s Notebook: Davos Portraits — From Zelensky to Musk
At Davos, Zelensky fights fatigue and Trump commands fear, while Elon Musk predicts the end of human intellectual dominance
Reporter’s Notebook: At Davos, Trump Dominates the Stage While China Shapes the Subtext
The more isolationist Trump becomes, the more attractive China looks to traditional U.S. allies like Canada
Reporter’s Notebook: A Walk Down the Davos Promenade Reveals a New World Order
From the rise of AI and the Global South to the disappearance of Russia, the branding on the town’s main street tells the story of geopolitical upheaval
Xi Pledges $100 Million for Palestinians, Urges Ukraine Peace in Macron Talks
During a state visit by the French president, China’s leader announced the aid package and reiterated calls for a negotiated end to the Ukraine war, as both leaders aimed to showcase a stable relationship amid global friction
China Gets In on Effort to Transport More Freight to Europe While Bypassing Russia
Beijing is bolstering an alternative to its traditional European railway trade route through Russia, which has been disrupted by the war in Ukraine
Weekend Long Read: How China Should Tackle Complex Challenges in Its 15th Five-Year Plan
Xu Lin, a former senior official at the national economic planning agency, offers pragmatic advice about the country’s roadmap for the next five years
In Depth: Arctic Shippers Navigate Choppy Commercial Waters Despite Geopolitical Push
Melting ice and changes in global politics have driven development of northern sea routes, but safety risks, higher costs and a short shipping season have limited their appeal
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
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