China’s diplomatic vision: Five Principles for a harmonious world
ROGER McKENZIE explores how China’s approach to international relations, rooted in ancient wisdom and modern pragmatism, offers an alternative to Western hegemony that actively promotes global South solidarity
The welcome news that Cuba has finally been removed from the State Sponsors of Terrorism list is tempered by the fact that Donald Trump, the man who put it there, is returning to the White House, warns NATASHA HICKMAN
Thanks to impressive progress in Britain with wind and solar generation, clean electricity now costs a fraction of the price of gas — yet the current system keeps bills artificially high to protect fossil fuels, writes TOM HARDY
By spreading race-based conspiracy theories, the billionaire tycoon turned right-wing provocateur has been seriously undermining the case against those who really did let victims of the grooming gangs down, writes SOLOMON HUGHES
Many Western countries are grappling with deep political instability. What are the causes of this, and what could be a possible way forward? asks MARC VANDEPITTE
KEITH BENNETT explains why, despite its present meagre economic outcomes, an honest and fruitful partnership with China is worth pursuing
Nick Wright talks to photographer and author JANINA STRUK
THERE was severe turbulence over Russia as I wrote this article during the flight home from China.
I couldn’t help but think the description applied to more than the weather but I also reflected I was leaving a country that, despite mounting provocation from the West, was decidedly calm and confident in itself.
China was just getting on with its business and this was reflected in its approach to international relations.
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