Alan Beattie

Researchers have argued, with justification, that the EU can exploit a variety of Chinese dependencies on Europe.
THE BOTTOM LINE

If Brussels starts a trade war, Beijing will finish it

Brics leaders and delegates on the closing day of the Brics summit in Johannesburg, South Africa on Aug 24. The grouping announced that they would welcome six new members in January 2024.
PERSPECTIVE

The Brics don’t stack up as a committee to run the world