Dear Readers,
This week has been marked by stark contrasts between East and West - the signals for a multipolar future are clearer than ever. Shortly after Chinese President Xi Jinping's impressive European tour, Russian President Vladimir Putin visited China with nearly his entire new cabinet, further deepening bilateral cooperation. Meanwhile, the United States, namely criticized in the latest China-Russia joint statement, imposed hefty tariffs on various Chinese imports, including EVs, highlighting a twist of irony given President Biden's previous criticisms of Trump's trade measures against China.
Here are some key events from China this week that you shouldn't miss:
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