China’s Small Steps Look Bigger Next to Trump’s Retreat

Beijing’s climate and trade pledges at the U.N. highlighted how modest moves can stand out when the United States is pulling back from global leadership.

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At U.N., China Casts Itself as Defender of International Order

Li Qiang, China’s second-highest-ranking official, portrayed Beijing as stable leader at a time when President Trump is pulling back from international institutions.

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Australian Premier Albanese Meets China’s Xi in Beijing

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is trying to deepen ties with China, his country’s biggest trading partner, while being under pressure from the United States.

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Iran Looks to BRICS for Allies, Testing a New World Order

The alliance of emerging economies hopes to offer a counterweight to the United States and other Western powers. But military strikes on Iran are testing its unity.

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China Signals Confidence in Economy Despite Sluggish Growth and U.S. Trade War

As Chinese leaders meet in Beijing, they are striking a confident posture in the face of pressure and uncertainty from the United States.

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DeepSeek A.I. Is a Win for China, but a Danger to Party Control

DeepSeek’s success embodies China’s ambitions in artificial intelligence. But it could also threaten the grip on power the nation’s leaders hold.

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