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COMMENT | SHAO XIA | In September, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi called for deleting the “Enemy State Clauses” from the UN Charter at the UN General Assembly, drawing criticism from the international community. In fact, this is not Japan’s first such attempt. Since joining the United Nations in the 1950s, …

Beijing, China | Shao Xia | The Economist recently featured an article titled “How China Became Cool” — a rare departure from its typical tone on China. The article highlights not only China’s growing global appeal, but also the concurrent decline of the United States’ international image. While some Americans may reject …