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Opening the door to Chinese investment comes with risks for Southeast Asian nations

September 28, 2020

Southeast Asian countries have long managed a complex relationship with China, the region’s biggest trading partner and their most powerful neighbor. China's new Silk Road promises opportunities for economic growth, but at what cost?

Music

London composers inspired by BLM confront classical music’s inequities through sound

The World

September 25, 2020

In October, the Royal Festival Hall will feature 21 classical composers of color in its first season since the country's first lockdown this spring.

Commentary

Italy is caught in the middle of the EU's tussle with its 'systemic rival,' China

The World

September 21, 2020

Italian populists—skeptical of the value of EU membership—drove Italy to become the first G7 country to join China’s Belt and Road Initiative. Then the pandemic brought generous EU aid, leaving Italy to reassess who its real friends are and how best to help its economy.

Latino small businesses struggle to stay afloat during the pandemic

The World

September 17, 2020

Small businesses often have trouble accessing capital as they start out. And during the coronavirus, it's been particularly difficult to access financial aid, such as the US government's Paycheck Protection Program.

Global Politics

China's new Silk Road traverses Kazakhstan. But some Kazakhs are skeptical of Chinese influence.

The World

September 14, 2020

The tradeoffs of China's investment in Kazakhstan require Kazakhs — most of whom are Muslim — to reckon with the persecution of Muslim minorities just across their border.

Will coronavirus really change college forever?

Innovation Hub

September 11, 2020

Colleges were already facing hard times. Could the pandemic be the tipping point to upend the whole industry?

Sports

Bullfighting has reached a crisis point in Spain

The World

September 09, 2020

Spain has just become the first country in Europe to register half a million coronavirus cases, leaving bullrings empty and bullfighters out of work.

US-China relations

The 'China dream': The new Silk Road begins at home

The World

September 07, 2020

In the first episode of "On China's New Silk Road," The World's former China correspondent Mary Kay Magistad looks at Chengdu, China, a stop on both the ancient Silk Road and the new one, for clues on China's global influence via its Belt and Road Initiative.

Leaders

After military coup, uncertainty hangs over Mali’s future

The World

September 01, 2020

From the onset, the military junta has promised to pave the way to new elections. But some are concerned it might be trying to hold onto power in this transition.

COVID-19: The latest from The World

A new report predicts a ‘tsunami’ of mental health problems for years to come

The World

August 26, 2020

As many countries continue to deal with the health and economic crises caused by the pandemic, a new report by Deloitte Canada warns of a “third-order crisis” to come.

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