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Why Taiwan’s Election in 2024 is Important Now
Taiwan, a key issue in historically tense U.S. China relations, is set to hold unusual elections next year. These may have direct implications for American politics and economics.
Taiwan's two-party political system has been shaken by…
Antony Blinken, the British Foreign Minister, meets with China’s Foreign Minister in Beijing…
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met China's Foreign Minister Qin Gang at the Chinese Embassy in Beijing. The meeting was part of an anticipated mission to restart relations between the two countries, which were strained after a rumored…
Kremlin announces windfall tax for oligarchs to raise Rbs300bn
The Kremlin continues to be stretched by the Ukraine war, so Russia announced a windfall-tax on large companies. It is estimated to raise Rbs300bn (US$3.6bn) through its oligarchs.
A draft bill presented on Tuesday outlines the proposed…
Brazil divided on oil drilling proposal in the Amazon Delta
The proposal to drill oil off the mouth the Amazon River has revealed a rift within the cabinet of Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula Da Silva. This will be a test for his promises to stop environmental destruction.
The national oil…
Arctic chill: Western nations are afraid that China and Russia may exploit tensions in the region
Western countries worry that China and Russia may try to take advantage of growing geopolitical tensions to gain more influence in the Arctic and increase their control over its natural resources.
Senior Western policymakers expressed…