The Chinese president, Xi Jinping, says that he is eager to work with the Middle Eastern countries, longstanding U.S. allies, in a series of sensitive fields, including nuclear security and space exploration.
Tag: International Relations
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Qatar Extends Its Natural Gas Dominance at Russia’s Expense
As its influence grows, the country is poised to become a big energy supplier to Europe, which has turned away from Russia after its invasion of Ukraine.
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Chasing the U.S., China’s Leader Emerges From Diplomatic Isolation
Xi Jinping’s visit to Saudi Arabia highlights Beijing’s renewed bid to compete with Washington after years of preoccupation with the pandemic.
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Griner’s Detention Showed the Strength and the Struggle in Women’s Sports
The W.N.B.A.’s players and fans pushed furiously for Brittney Griner’s release from a Russian penal colony, but her plight also highlighted gender inequities in sports.