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China’s ‘Two Meetings’ set out new policy goals

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CHINA

A new Hong Kong anti-sedition law and unprecedented omission of a GDP growth target overshadowed other important policy developments.

Antitrust tests of 'big tech' will get tougher

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INT

The move comes as regulators scrutinise the competition implications of large tech companies' ability to lock in customers by bundling their products, creating dependencies. The…

Israel’s new government will draw widespread criticism

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ISRAEL

Even before the government took power, it faced widespread criticism from many domestic figures including Israel’s president, attorney-general and military leaders, as well as…

EU-Swiss deal unlikely in the near future

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EU/SWITZERLAND

EU-Swiss impasse.

Biden’s US team will differ in focus from Obama’s

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UNITED STATES

If confirmed, Buttigieg would become the first openly LGBTQ US cabinet official. In assembling his team, Biden is emphasising experience and diversity, drawing heavily on past…

Investors will step up corporate governance monitoring

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INTERNATIONAL

Corporate governance.

Mexico marijuana ruling will not herald legalisation

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MEXICO

A Supreme Court ruling permitting recreational marijuana use has reignited Mexico's drug-legalisation debate.

US midterms may have limited foreign policy impact

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UNITED STATES

While domestic issues have dominated campaigning for next month’s midterm elections, the new Congress they produce will help to shape US responses to several urgent foreign policy…

EU court ruling may not lower Brexit uncertainty

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EU

The ruling clarifies the scope of the EU’s power to negotiate and conclude international trade agreements: it says the European Commission has the authority to agree on most…

Chinese law lays ground to retaliate against sanctions

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CHINA

It outlines retaliatory measures and details their implementation and implications. It could have a major impact on individuals, organisations and governments that are heavily…