Amid Trump’s trade war, China launches a PR blitz (and it might win)

17/04/2025 09:00 Washington Post

China has long tried to present itself as the world’s true champion of globalization, with little success. Now Beijing has a new opening to push its message.

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A Russian strike on a playground leaves Zelensky’s hometown in anguish

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