As the U.S. Pulls Back From the U.N., Rivals Stand to Gain

We explain how Russia, China, Iran and other countries are trying to strengthen their influence as America retreats.

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How China Stands to Gain as the U.S. Steps Away From the U.N.

U.S. funding cuts are straining the United Nations and giving Beijing an opening to strengthen its influence, at a fraction of the cost Washington once paid.

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Autocrats Move Quickly to Fill Void as Trump Retreats From U.N.

As President Trump pulls back U.S. funding of the United Nations, countries like China, Russia and Qatar are seeking to influence the body’s work on human rights and labor.

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As Trump Quits UNESCO, China Expands Influence

Washington had been a buffer against China’s efforts to use UNESCO to influence education, historical designations and even artificial intelligence.

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F.B.I. Agents in Southeast Asia Used Prostitutes, Watchdog Says

The conduct took place over several years even as employees were training to combat human trafficking, according to a document released to The Times in a lawsuit.

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Trump’s Tesla Display at the White House Revives Memories of Musk in Beijing

When President Trump hosted Elon Musk and his electric vehicles this week, it recalled a visit years earlier to the Communist Party’s leadership compound.

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China Cracks Down on Online Panda Advocacy

Panda fan culture once flourished in China. But Beijing is tightening control of discussion of a national symbol.

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China Cracks Down on Online Panda Advocacy

Panda fan culture once flourished in China. But Beijing is tightening control of discussion of a national symbol.

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4 Reasons China Meddles in Local U.S. Politics

American intelligence agencies have warned of influence operations targeting city halls and statehouses. But what’s in it for Beijing?

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Here Are the Risks When Zoos Pay for Endangered Species

We tracked $86 million in U.S. money that was supposed to go toward panda conservation in China.

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