When China, the U.S. or the EU imposes a restrictive trade measure on another, there’s a 73% probability that they will respond with a retaliatory measure within 12 months, says the deputy managing director of the International Monetary Fund
The company said the explosive growth of delivery demand makes it critical to get restaurant locations even closer to customers for faster delivery times
A de facto rule of Chinese comedy: No jokes about censorship, no mentioning the president’s name, and no discussion of China’s strict Covid lockdowns or social topics like domestic violence
Fusion a potentially major solution to climate change, but it is a long way off, while other clean technologies like wind, solar and others are currently in use and could be increased
Xi Jinping said the former US Secretary of State will be ‘missed by the Chinese people.’ A ‘Rolling Stone’ magazine headline said, ‘Henry Kissinger, war criminal beloved by America’s ruling class, finally dies’
Rafael Lacava, a close ally of the Venezuelan president, met with leaders and businessmen in an official effort to realign Caracas’ interests with Beijing
Criticism over the position towards Israel undermines the ability of the US and the EU to project their values and interests in emerging and developing countries
The risk to vessels is the main hurdle for the new shipping corridor. Russia warned this summer that ships heading to Ukraine’s Black Sea ports would be assumed to be carrying weapons
Beijing is demanding that the Philippines tow the disintegrating ship to port, but Manila insists on keeping it on the Ayungin atoll as an outpost to maintain its interests in the disputed Spratly archipelago
The agreement will be up for final approval at the climate talks that start in Nov. 30 in Dubai. Dissatisfaction from both wealthy and developing nations could block it