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Stephen S. Roach

Sleepwalking toward accidental conflict

An unintended ignition spark could trigger the next major global crisis. Considering the tensions in Taiwan, the South China Sea and Ukraine, there is no shortage of potential triggers for matters of concern.

By Experts Table.Briefings

CHINA, BEIJING - MARCH 1, 2023: Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko L shakes hands with China s President Xi Jinping during a meeting at the Great Hall of the People. Pavel Orlovsky/BelTA/TASS PUBLICATIONxINxGERxAUTxONLY 57625095

Lukashenko seeks to close ranks with Xi

The Belarusian President did not travel to Beijing as Putin's envoy; on the contrary, he wanted to show independence. Nevertheless, the visit does not look good for China.

By Jörn Petring

HUAIAN, CHINA - DECEMBER 06: Aerial view of Evergrande Metropolis or Evergrande Mingdu housing complex on December 6, 2021 in Huaian, Jiangsu Province of China. PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxHUNxONLY Copyright: xVCGx CFP111360592090

Rekindled love for concrete gold

China is expected to fall back into old habits at this weekend's People's Congress and fire up the real estate market to create growth. But investing in even more concrete will only add to the mountains of debt.

By Felix Lee