International Relations – Page 125

China Returns to Davos With Clear Message: We’re Open for Business

Emerging from coronavirus lockdown to a world changed by the war in Ukraine, China sought to convey reassurance about its economic health.

By Mark Landler and Keith Bradsher

Beijing (China) China Economic Conditions and Trends Foreign Investments Gross Domestic Product International Relations National Bureau of Statistics (China)

China’s Economy Slowed at the End of Last Year

New government data shows that growth for the year fell far short of Beijing’s goal. With Covid curbs lifted but the pandemic’s course uncertain, hope and fear cloud the forecast.

By Keith Bradsher

Colleges and Universities Computers and the Internet Freedom of Speech and Expression International Relations Ivey, Kay Mobile Applications Social Media TikTok (ByteDance)

Auburn Banned TikTok, and Students Can’t Stop Talking About It

The school’s prohibition brings a geopolitical fight front and center for TikTok’s biggest fans: young Americans.

By Sapna Maheshwari

Davos (Switzerland) Dubai (United Arab Emirates) Egypt Energy and Power Global Warming International Relations Israel Jordan Kushner, Jared Middle East Morocco North Africa Palestinians Peace Process Shortages Switzerland Trump, Donald J United Arab Emirates United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change United States Water World Economic Forum

Cooperation on Climate Is Emerging in the Middle East

After the Abraham Accords, partnerships between companies in Israel and Arab countries have led to the kinds of initiatives that will be on the Davos agenda.

By David Kaufman