China backs Russia in calling for an end to Nato expansion
Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping meet for talks and a display of solidarity in Beijing.
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China doesn’t just want to be part of the global order – it wants to shape it
As the Winter Olympics begin in Beijing amid growing geopolitical tension, Xi Jinping's message is clear: the days of seeking…
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Year of the Tiger: why the big cat’s return holds hope for humanity
Efforts to protect the solitary predators show conservationists how much they can achieve by working together.
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Putin and Xi “synchronise their watches” on Ukraine
The two leaders will discuss the crisis this week in talks ahead of the Beijing Winter Olympics.
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Beijing’s “green” Winter Olympics looks as fake as its snow
It is time to rethink the relationship between big sporting events and the environment.
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How Covid shook the West’s faith in itself and changed normal life forever
Lockdowns restricted people’s lives beyond recognition – but why did governments defer to the Chinese method of pandemic management?
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Leader: Western disunity is a gift to Putin
The Russian president’s dream of an illberal world order must be thwarted.
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China’s censorship machine sanitises Fight Club
The anarchic original runs counter to the Chinese government’s priorities of order and strong central control.
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