Samantha Johnson
The PLA at 99: how China’s military went from ragtag rifles to world-class force
As the People’s Liberation Army marks its 99th anniversary on August 1, one year from the deadline for its centenary goals, its evolution highlights the…
Podcast | “They Are Going to Kill Us”: Sex Workers in Peru Face Extortion and Violence
Podcast | “They Are Going to Kill Us”: Sex Workers in Peru Face Extortion and Violence
Tren de Aragua’s takeover of Lima’s sex trade has left…
From Gibraltar to the Arctic
Why the Arctic cannot wait for the governance of tomorrow …
Unitree to launch IPO next week as US-China robotics rivalry intensifies
Unitree Robotics will launch its initial public offering in Shanghai next week, the firm announced late on Thursday, as China’s robotics start-ups race to go…
China voices ‘serious concern’ over new US curbs in senior trade talks
China on Thursday voiced “serious concern” over recent US economic restrictions during a video call between Vice-Premier He Lifeng, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and…

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