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Beijing’s ‘dual circulation’ will alter trade dynamics

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CHINA

It closely interrelates with a policy of enhancing China’s economic self-reliance and providing autonomous economic development free from the threat of decoupling from Western…

Failure to deliver quickly will undermine the G5 Sahel

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WEST AFRICA

In December, donors also promised some 2.4 billion euros to fund the G5 Sahel's economic 'Priority Investment Programme' (PIP).

Breakthroughs bring the world closer to nuclear fusion

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INT

The outlook for the development of nuclear fusion as an energy source.

EU views of China are slowly converging

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EU

There has been growing convergence between EU member states over the perceived China threat, especially related to economic matters. However, at the same time, EU countries are…

Smart manufacturing push replaces 'Made in China 2025'

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CHINA

The Chinese leadership eventually removed MIC 2025 from its policy agenda, and it no longer serves as a framework for the upgrading of China's manufacturing sector. However, the…

Drones will strengthen China's military

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CHINA

They are increasingly deployed by the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) and already used in armed conflicts by foreign militaries. Drones linked to artificial intelligence (AI) are a…

Trump will follow Obama’s policy on Syria

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SYRIA/US

He suggested that this offensive would not involve a major US troop increase; Washington must therefore decide whether to cooperate with Turkey or Turkey's enemies, the Syrian…

New Czech export strategy will focus on innovation

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EASTERN EUROPE

The policy, aimed at bolstering economic resilience and global competitiveness, and forging new national champions, sets Czechia apart from Hungary, Slovakia and Poland, the rest…

US military modernisation is not guaranteed

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UNITED STATES

That bill would also be crucial for the US military, enabling increases in defence spending. Military modernisation and higher defence spending are priorities for President Donald…

Only vaccines or drugs will end social distancing

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INTERNATIONAL

Studies currently estimate that only a small fraction of people were infected prior to strict social-distancing enforcement. A major second wave of COVID-19 cases and deaths is…