Category: United States International Relations

Chinese Officials Flock to Twitter to Defend TikTok

The company has tried to distance itself, but the information push shows just how deeply invested Beijing is in its fate.
Biden’s Reluctant Approach to Free Trade Draws Backlash

The New York Times – Business:
A law intended to bolster clean energy manufacturing has ignited debate over whether the U.S. should work to break down international trade barriers — or keep them intact to protect American workers.
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen Balances China and U.S.

The New York Times – Business:
Known for her quiet pragmatism, Tsai Ing-wen has ushered in a new era of American cooperation as worries about Chinese aggression rise.
Fight Over Corruption and Congo’s Mining Riches Takes a Turn in Washington

The New York Times – Business:
Dan Gertler, an Israeli billionaire, is pressing President Biden to remove sanctions that were imposed on him for bribe-fueled transactions in the impoverished African country.
Kushner’s Firm Was Backed by Investments From the Emirates and Qatar

The New York Times – Business:
The infusion of money from interests in the two Persian Gulf monarchies reflects the close ties to Middle Eastern nations established by Jared Kushner, former President Donald Trump’s son-in-law.
The Undoing of Guo Wengui, Billionaire Partner to Trump Allies

The New York Times – Business:
He cultivated powerful allies and built an empire in China. Then, fleeing charges, he turned his charms on America. Now the law has caught up with him.
U.S. and Japan Reach Deal on Battery Minerals

The New York Times – Business:
While the terms of the deal are limited, the agreement appears to provide a model for resolving recent trade spats between the United States and some of its closest allies.
Kamala Harris Looks to Deepen Relations With Africa Amid China’s Influence

The New York Times – Business:
In a weeklong trip to Ghana, Tanzania and Zambia, the vice president will face a balancing act as she tries to foster a collaborative U.S. relationship.
As Zelensky Visits Kherson, World Bank Says Ukraine Needs $411 Billion to Rebuild

The New York Times – Business:
The bank released a significantly higher figure as European Union leaders approved plans to provide Kyiv with one million artillery shells over the next 12 months.
China’s Rise Relied on the West. Xi Jinping Is Turning Away.

The New York Times – Business:
The Chinese leader has edged ever closer to Russia, while distancing China from countries that have helped it develop over the past four decades.
Falling Lithium Prices Are Making Electric Cars More Affordable

The New York Times – Business:
An unexpected decline in the price of an essential battery material, along with those of other commodities, is good news for buyers. But experts disagree on how long low prices will last.
Banned From Russian Airspace, U.S. Airlines Look to Restrict Competitors

The New York Times – Travel:
Because of the war in Ukraine, U.S. carriers have to take the long way on flights to and from Asia, giving an advantage to foreign rivals flying the same routes.