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The Economist Magazine (June 15, 2024): The latest issue features ‘The Rise of Chinese Science’ – Welcome or worrying?…
How worrying is the rapid rise of Chinese science?
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If America wants to maintain its lead, it should focus less on keeping China down
America seems immune to the world economy’s problems
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Elsewhere, political dysfunction and fiscal frailties are taking a toll
A second Trump term: from unthinkable to probable
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