The US, China: Pushing forward, pulling back.

Also: the UN, Europe, critical minerals, Russian sanctions, Ethiopia and Eritrea.

River Village in a Rainstorm, Lu Wenying, c1480–1507, ink and slight colour on silk scroll, Cleveland Museum of Art, Ohio.

UNITED STATES. CHINA. Pushing forward, pulling back.

As leaders prepare to meet, businesses become more cautious.

A report to Congress on Tuesday urged greater awareness of risks to investors in China. Presidents Biden and Xi will meet…