ANDREW MURRAY surveys a quaking continent whose leaders have no idea how to respond to an openly contemptuous United States
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

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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