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Xi to Head for Friendly Ports in an Eastern Europe Disenchanted With China

After leaving France later Tuesday, the Chinese leader will visit Serbia and Hungary, whose authoritarian leaders offer a haven for China as tensions grow over the war in Ukraine.

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China Keeps Building Stadiums in Africa. But at What Cost?

This year’s Africa Cup of Nations, like several previous editions, played out in Chinese-built arenas. It will end with familiar questions about their legacy.

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U.S. Finance Agency Lends to Sri Lankan Port to Counter Chinese Influence

The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation is joining forces with the Adani Group, strengthening ties to India and an embattled conglomerate.

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Opinion | Can Samantha Power Win the Battle for Ukraine's Future?

A country’s postwar success would be a rebuke to the idea that the free world is in terminal decline.

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Can India Challenge China for Leadership of the 'Global South'?

A rising India has moved aggressively to champion developing nations, pursuing compromise in polarized times and promising to make America listen.

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Opinion | China Wants to Challenge U.S. Military Power Around the World

Beijing is laying the groundwork to challenge U.S. forces around the world.

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Opinion | Why China's Economy Is Stumbling - The New York Times

And how should the United States respond?

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Opinion | Is the World Really Turning Away from the United States?

Despite talk of multipolarity, the pull of American power remains strong.

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Kenya Discloses Part of Secret Railway Contract With China

The publication of details of a 2014 loan agreement for a cross-country train fulfilled a campaign vow by President William Ruto and revealed Beijing’s tough terms.

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Opinion | A U.S. 'Ships Act' Would Break China's Control of the Seas

China’s shipping dominance could bring the U.S. to its knees in a conflict.

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