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A WTO panel has found that the EU is guilty of illegally banning certain genetically modified crops. The 800-page ruling, which supporters hope has the potential to open Europe to more biotech products, was sought by Canada, Argentina and the US, who view Western Europe as a potential lucrative market for genetically modified seeds. For their part, European consumers are wary about the safety...

In the wake of the terrorist attacks on September 11th, the US government turned to China, not with a particular strategic agenda, but with the hope that the nation, like other great powers would be “united by common dangers” and “common values.” A few years later, though, uneasy feelings emerged about China’s status as ally, with US officials raising concern about the nation’s increasing...

China has joined the US, Britain, France, Germany and the EU in deciding the time has come to report Iran’s pursuit of nuclear power to the UN Security Council. Despite joining the unified front, China has expressed less anxiety over Iran’s actions and continues to press, along with Russia, for a diplomatic solution to the standoff. China depends on Iranian oil and political ties, and hesitates...