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Back to news homeWith Concessions and Deals, China’s Leader Tries to Box Out Biden
A trade pact with 14 other Asian nations. A pledge to join other countries in reducing carbon emissions to fight global warming. Now, an investment agreement with the European Union.China’s […]
China and E.U. Leaders Strike Investment Deal, but Political Hurdles Await
Chinese and European Union leaders agreed on Wednesday to make it easier for companies to operate on each other’s territory, a significant geopolitical victory for China at a time when […]
Watching Earth Burn
I have a pastime, one that used to give me considerable pleasure, but lately it has morphed into a source of anxiety, even horror: earth-watching.Let me explain.The earth from space […]
One Vaccine Side Effect: Global Economic Inequality
LONDON — The end of the pandemic is finally in view. So is rescue from the most traumatic global economic catastrophe since the Great Depression. As Covid vaccines enter the […]
Pound Rises as Britain and E.U. Announce a Post-Brexit Trade Deal
But the relief of actually reaching a deal, and the potential for future cooperation, will reassure many.The head of Confederation of British Industry, which represents 190,000 businesses across the country, […]
China-E.U. Talks Hit Another Snag as Biden Camp Objects
China and the European Commission appeared close to announcing a landmark agreement this week that would make it easier for their companies to invest in each other’s economies. Then it […]
GitHub says goodbye to cookie banners
Microsoft -owned GitHub today announced that it is doing away with all non-essential cookies on its platform. Thanks to this, starting today, GitHub .com and its subdomains will not feature […]
Big Fines and Strict Rules Unveiled Against ‘Big Tech’ in Europe
Many in Brussels expect a drawn out fight, as the tech industry spends more than ever on lobbying. And while there is strong political momentum for new regulations, the policies […]
A Top House Democrat Prods Biden to Reopen E.U. Trade Talks
WASHINGTON — The chairman of the powerful House Ways and Means Committee urged the incoming administration to renew trade negotiations with the European Union, countering a pledge by President-elect Joseph […]