China’s Plan to Spur Growth: A New Slogan With Familiar Ideas
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China’s Plan to Spur Growth: A New Slogan With Familiar Ideas

As China’s leaders promote their strategy, other countries worry the country is increasing factory overcapacity and plans more exports.
Why the Panama Canal Didn’t Lose Money When Ship Crossings Fell
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Why the Panama Canal Didn’t Lose Money When Ship Crossings Fell

A water shortage forced officials to reduce traffic, but higher fees increased revenue.
What China Is Saying About the TikTok Furor in Washington
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What China Is Saying About the TikTok Furor in Washington

A bill to force TikTok’s sale in the United States has been criticized by Beijing but has not triggered a high-alert public response or retaliation.
Can Europe Save Forests Without Killing Jobs in Malaysia?
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Can Europe Save Forests Without Killing Jobs in Malaysia?

A new regulation aims to rid the palm oil supply chain of imports that come from former forestland. Southeast Asian countries say it threatens livelihoods.