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Allies Push Back on U.S. Peace Proposal in Geneva Talks

The United States Permanent Mission is shown in Geneva on Sunday, as Ukraine and its allies gather ahead of a meeting with a U.S. delegation to discuss an American peace proposal to end the war on Ukraine. Ukraine and its Western allies gathered in Geneva on Sunday to deliberate over a U.S.-proposed peace plan aimed at ending Russia’s war on Ukraine. The plan, advanced by President Donald Trump’s administration, has stirred unease in Kyiv and across Europe, with critics warning it leans too heavily toward Moscow’s interests. Led by Ukrainian presidential chief of staff Andrii Yermak , the delegation first met with national security advisers from the U.K., France, and Germany before preparing for discussions with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio , Army Secretary Dan Driscoll , and special envoy Steve Witkoff . Yermak described the mood as “constructive,” emphasizing that Ukraine and its allies remain committed to achieving a “lasting and just peace.” European officials, however,...

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China’s Economic Recovery in 2024: Challenges and Opportunities



China’s economy is expected to face a “slow and bumpy” recovery in 2024, according to a report by Bloomberg News. The report suggests that China is likely to hit its growth goal of about 5% for 2023, but deflation risks, the housing crisis, and a lingering confidence crunch could derail efforts to build momentum in 2024.

The Chinese government has been implementing targeted stimulus measures to boost the economy, but the recovery is expected to be slow and bumpy as these measures trickle through to investment sectors and the property recovery proceeds at a snail-like pace.


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