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China’s 15th Five-Year Plan is less about growth and more about commanding future technologies, supply chains and standards. Read more »
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As legislatures adopt artificial intelligence, Italy seeks to boost efficiency without undermining democratic accountability. Read more »
Marco Rubio framed heritage as a mandate for reindustrialisation, border control, defence effort, and tougher supply chain policy. Read more »