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Geopolitics Russia-Ukraine War

Tricks For Dodging Sanctions — Or, Why You Can Still Buy A Coca-Cola In Moscow

After a year of full-scale war, Russian businesses have figured out tricks to get around international sanctions: reselling, repackaging, rerouting: Almost everything is available — for a price.

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Macron Goes To China — Old And New Reasons Xi Jinping Can’t Ignore Europe

On a visit to China this week, French President Emmanuel Macron will try to improve the image of French companies and to renew diplomatic ties with Beijing, which may be the most pivotal outside player in the Ukraine-Russia conflict.

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Economy Geopolitics

China Fights Rampant Counterfeiting Of French Wine

BEIJING — Beijing recently announced that it would start to recognize a selection of French wines in China, a country where counterfeiting of prominent French wine brands is common. The announcement, made at the G20 agricultural ministers meeting in China, is a victory for France. China will now recognize 45 Bordeaux wines that have the […]

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Economy

The Economic Lessons Of Portuguese Sardines

In Portugal, crisis or no, value is measured one can at a time.

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