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China: a superpower’s slump
The Explainer After 40 years of explosive growth, China’s economy is now in deep distress — with no turnaround in sight
By The Week Staff Published
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Is it time to end the China trade war?
Talking Point The U.S. aims to dial down China trade tensions after years of tit-for-tat tariffs and bans on advanced technology sales
By Harold Maass Published
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China steals the spotlight at Apple's iPhone 15 launch
How will a directive from the Chinese government affect the tech giant?
By The Week Staff Published
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Why do Chinese politicians keep disappearing?
String of unexplained absences renews Beijing purge speculation
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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The pros and cons of the death penalty
Despite global trend towards abolition of capital punishment, public opinion remains divided
By Harriet Marsden Published
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Why shopping app Temu could be cause for consumer concern
Talking Point Are brazenly low prices enough to disregard dubious business practices?
By Brigid Kennedy Published
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Is Biden's whirlwind Vietnam trip a warning to China?
Today's Big Question Emphasizing 'growth and stability,' the president keeps an eye on Hanoi's neighbor to the north
By Rafi Schwartz Published
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Rishi Sunak lambasts China after allegations of spy in UK Parliament
Speed Read
By Justin Klawans Published
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Is Xi's G20 snub worse for China or India?
Talking Point Tensions cast a shadow on a summit Delhi hopes will show it's a world leader
By Harold Maass Published
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The daily business briefing: August 29, 2023
Business Briefing Transportation Department fines American Airlines $4.1 million over tarmac delays, glitch forces Toyota to halt production at its 14 Japan plants, and more
By Harold Maass Published
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China: A slowdown sends tremors worldwide
feature Could this be good news for the United States?
By The Week Staff Published
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Is the US creating a mini NATO in Asia?
Today's Big Question The summit with Japan and South Korea will strengthen military cooperation in the Pacific
By Joel Mathis Published
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20 dead and 27 missing after lethal downpour in Beijing
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By Theara Coleman Published
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Why is Saudi Arabia so keen on hosting a Ukrainian peace summit?
Today's Big Question The kingdom is looking beyond Ukraine and Russia, hoping to flex some international muscle of its own
By Rafi Schwartz Published
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