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Slow pace of democratisation may anger China's public

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CHINA

Most Chinese people believe their country is democratic and expect it to become even more democratic in the near future

Climate concerns show no sign of abating in 2023

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INT

New analysis has highlighted alarming global trends, compounding climate change concerns

Russian tactical nuclear arsenal makes for high risk

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RUSSIA

Russia has many short-range nuclear-capable weapons; the question is whether President Putin is prepared to use them

Chinese-made electric cars will attract Western wrath

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INT

Chinese-manufactured BEVs are cheaper than Western models, accounting for nearly 10% of EU sales and 50% of imports

US container traffic must overcome challenges to rise

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UNITED STATES

Last month’s collapse of a bridge in Baltimore, blocking access to its harbour, has focused attention on container ports

Russia is winning the energy war with Ukraine

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UKRAINE

Russia and Ukraine have struck each other’s energy infrastructure, with Moscow inflicting the most damage

Water demands of AI will elicit rising scrutiny

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INT

Research into AI's ‘thirst’ for fresh water is proliferating

Rising Argentina poverty brings long-term challenges

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ARGENTINA

Urban poverty rose from 40.1% in the first half of 2023 to 41.7% in the second, with indigence up from 9.3% to 11.9%

Asia’s coal embrace will imperil climate targets

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INT

More than renewables, coal has met increasing Asian energy demand since 2000, with domestic production rising sharply

Belt and Road paves way for China’s new global role

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CHINA

The One Belt One Road (OBOR) summit in Beijing this month has focused the world’s attention on China’s ‘grand strategy’