The Beijing Olympics Showcase the Need for a Better Politics

The Beijing Olympics Showcase the Need for a Better Politics

February 9, 2022, Beijing, Hebei, China: Audrey Alice King (HKG) during the alpine skiing women’s slalom of the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games at Yanqing Alpine Skiing Centre. (David G McIntyre/ZUMA Press Wire) Subscribe to the nation Subscribe now for as little as $2 a month! Thank you for signing up for the nation‘s weekly … Read more

Inside the race for ‘unlimited’ fusion energy as US, UK and China try to solve world’s gas crisis

Inside the race for ‘unlimited’ fusion energy as US, UK and China try to solve world’s gas crisis

The “Holy Grail” of virtually limitless clean energy from nuclear fusion reactors is within reach after a major breakthrough, scientists believe. An “artificial sun” burning at 150million degrees smashed the world record, helping the UK-based research team retake the lead in a global race that also involves China, the US and tycoons such as Jeff … Read more

U.S.-born ski star seals hero status in China with Winter Olympics gold

U.S.-born ski star seals hero status in China with Winter Olympics gold

In Wangfujing, a famous shopping district in central Beijing, a crowd of spectators gathered spontaneously in front of a big TV screen on Tuesday morning. “It’s very cheering. She’s of Chinese origin and has returned to China. I feel proud of her,” said Beijing resident Jiang Yu, 36, according to The Associated Press. Meanwhile, people … Read more

China would 'end up owning some of the costs' if Russia invades Ukraine, national security adviser warns

China would 'end up owning some of the costs' if Russia invades Ukraine, national security adviser warns

WASHINGTON — White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan warned Sunday that China would “end up owning some of the costs” of a Russian invasion of Ukraine. Russia has already assembled 70 percent of the forces it would need to launch a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, a US official with direct knowledge of the latest … Read more

At UN, Russia, China call out ‘unilateral’ sanctions

At UN, Russia, China call out ‘unilateral’ sanctions

Russia, facing the threat of Western penalties over Ukraine, and China on Monday spoke out against what they called “unilateral” sanctions imposed by countries without the backing of the United Nations Security Council. “Only Security Council sanctions are legal,” said Russia’s Deputy Ambassador to the UN Dmitry Polyanskiy. He added that such sanctions are “an … Read more

Sullivan warns China could face costs if it supports a Russian invasion of Ukraine

Sullivan warns China could face costs if it supports a Russian invasion of Ukraine

It’s also worth noting that the English version of the Putin-Xi statement doesn’t mention the word Ukraine, Sullivan said earlier on “Fox News Sunday,” which “suggests that China is not so excited about cheerleading Russia on Ukraine.” On multiple TV networks on Sunday, Sullivan spoke a similar narrative, telling reporters that the United States is … Read more

Olaf Scholz’s hard lessons in German leadership

Olaf Scholz’s hard lessons in German leadership

Press play to listen to this article BERLIN — Chancellor Olaf Scholz is finding out the hard way that there’s a lot more to leading Germany than being an Angela Merkel tribute act. Scholz meets Joe Biden at the White House on Monday as part of a US trip intended to repair the battering that … Read more

Liz Truss issues warning over Falklands’ sovereignty as China backs Argentina’s claim

Liz Truss issues warning over Falklands’ sovereignty as China backs Argentina’s claim

Liz Truss has defended the Falkland Islands as “part of the British family” after China backed Argentina’s claim to the South American islands. The foreign minister tweeted that “China must respect the sovereignty of the Falkland Islands” after Argentine President Alberto Fernandez met with China’s President Xi on the sidelines of the Winter Olympics in … Read more

Stowaway gecko survived three months after 4,800-mile journey from China

Stowaway gecko survived three months after 4,800-mile journey from China

An adorable tiny gecko survived in a sealed box for three months after its 4,800 mile journey from China sealed in a shipping container to a warehouse address in Kent. Nicknamed ‘Thin Lizard’, the 10cm reptile was found in the sealed container which was dispatched three months ago. It leapt out at a musical instrument … Read more

Russia, China push back against U.S. in pre-Olympics summit amid Ukraine standoff

Russia, China push back against U.S. in pre-Olympics summit amid Ukraine standoff

China’s state-run news agency reported the two leaders met at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse Friday afternoon, but gave no details. They did not appear to shake hands when greeting each other due to COVID-19 precautions. Putin also recalled his presence in Beijing for the 2008 Summer Olympics, and the Chinese delegation’s attendance at Russia’s 2014 … Read more