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    China, South Korea, United States
    Lee Jae-myung's delicate balancing act to keep Beijing and Washington on side

    Chinese President Xi Jinping and his counterpart from the Republic of Korea, Lee Jae-myung, in Beijing, on 5 January 2026.
    Chinese President Xi Jinping and his counterpart from the Republic of Korea, Lee Jae-myung, in Beijing, on 5 January 2026. © Xie Huanchi/Xinhua News Agency/Newscom/MaxPPP

    Seoul is trying to preserve its relations with Beijing whilst keeping close to Washington. Meanwhile, the prospect of Moscow playing a mediating role in the Taiwan issue has reduced China's room for manoeuvre. South Korea's diplomatic skill is further complicating matters for Xi Jinping, who is eager to maintain the upper hand.

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    France, Greece
    Eyeing return to power, Greek ex-PM Alexis Tsipras reactivates Paris networks

    Former Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras at a conference held to mark the launch of the Sovereign Debt Chair at Sciences Po Paris, in Paris, on 27 November 2019.
    Former Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras at a conference held to mark the launch of the Sovereign Debt Chair at Sciences Po Paris, in Paris, on 27 November 2019. © Georges Darmon/Avenir Pictures/Abacapress.com

    The French capital is proving more popular than ever with Greek leaders. As Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis thrashes out a new defence deal with Paris, his rival Alexis Tsipras is reviving his French support base while dreaming of a return to the PM's job.

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