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Carmen Russell-Sluchansky

Carmen Russell-Sluchansky

U.S. Lags China on Energy Projects in Africa

U.S. Lags China on Energy Projects in Africa

The Lede: China and the U.S. are ramping up competition for investment and development in energy projects in Africa to gain influence on the continent, but China has had a head start. What We Know: * A recent report by the Atlantic Council marks the growth of Chinese investments in

China's Consul-General in Mumbai Urges for Balanced Trade

China's Consul-General in Mumbai Urges for Balanced Trade

The Lede: Kong Xianhua, China’s Consul-General in Mumbai said the country is “keen to promote a balanced trade with India,” in times when China is importing over $2 trillion worth of merchandise from across the globe, with India only accountable for $30 billion. What we know: * Kong Xianhua made

ECB President Warns of Economic Peril from US-China Rifts

ECB President Warns of Economic Peril from US-China Rifts

The Lede: European Central Bank president Christine Lagarde made a warning that fragmentation of the world economy into rivaling US-China blocs threatens to destabilize trade, increase inflation, and weaken growth. What We Know: * Speaking to the Council on Foreign Relations in New York, Lagarde said that geopolitical rifts caused by

The French President's Controversial Play: Macron Looks to China to Broker Ukraine Negotiations

The French President's Controversial Play: Macron Looks to China to Broker Ukraine Negotiations

Lede: French President Emmanuel Macron has turned to China in an effort to bring Russia and Ukraine to the negotiating table. Macron's overtures to China have raised questions among Western allies, who are concerned about his apparent willingness to align with Xi Jinping, due to concerns over China’

Chinese Foreign Minister Offers to Mediate Israel-Palestine Peace Talks

Chinese Foreign Minister Offers to Mediate Israel-Palestine Peace Talks

The Lede: The Chinese foreign minister has offered his Israeli and Palestinian counterparts help to facilitate peace talks in Beijing’s latest push for regional mediation. What We Know: * Chinese foreign minister Qin Gang spoke to both Eli Cohen and Riyad Al-Maliki, the top Israeli and Palestinian diplomats, on separate

China Tensions Remain Top Focus as G7 Diplomats Meet

China Tensions Remain Top Focus as G7 Diplomats Meet

The Lede: Officials called for unity at the G7 foreign ministers' summit, amid raising challenges in Indo-Pacific, as China has completed another large-scale military drill around Taiwan. What we know: * The Japanese Foreign Ministry said in a statement that the highest-ranking diplomats confirmed their stance by reaching an agreement

German Chancellor Seeks EU-Indonesia Trade Deal to Move Away from China for Raw Materials

German Chancellor Seeks EU-Indonesia Trade Deal to Move Away from China for Raw Materials

The Lede: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said that he wants the European Union and Indonesia to establish a trade agreement as Germany shifts its reliance away from China. What We Know: * Indonesia is the partner country of this year's Hannover Fair in Germany. At the opening of the