St. Petersburg Forum Opens New Window to Global South
SPIEF 2024 in St. Petersburg pivots Russia’s focus to Global South ties, hosting 92 nations to explore trade, energy deals and a multipolar future.
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U.S. Chip Restrictions Backfire, Fuel Chinese Mainland AI and Chip Advance
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China and Central Asia Forge Path to Regional Stability
At the Astana summit, the Chinese mainland and Central Asian nations aim to boost connectivity, security and green energy cooperation for regional stability.