As Trump Threatens a Wider Trade War, the U.S. Confronts a Changed China
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As Trump Threatens a Wider Trade War, the U.S. Confronts a Changed China

The Chinese economy is more dependent on exports, making tariffs more potent, yet it’s less reliant on American markets and increasingly bent on self-sufficiency.
Vietnamese Real Estate Tycoon Sentenced to Death in $12 Billion Fraud Case
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Vietnamese Real Estate Tycoon Sentenced to Death in $12 Billion Fraud Case

Truong My Lan received the death penalty as Vietnam’s Communist Party cracks down on corruption in the fast-growing Southeast Asian economic hub.
Vietnam Is Jailing Environmentalists Who Helped It Secure Billions
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Vietnam Is Jailing Environmentalists Who Helped It Secure Billions

The government is preparing to present its energy transition plan at the U.N. climate talks as it intensifies a crackdown on environmental advocates.