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Igor Patrick
Correspondent, US
Igor Patrick has worked in different media outlets in Latin America, mainly covering Brics and China. In addition to his bachelor's degree in journalism (PUC Minas), he holds two master's degrees from the Yenching Academy (Peking University) and Schwarzman Scholars (Tsinghua University). Before joining the Post, he was a fellow at the Wilson Center, where he wrote the book "Hearts & Minds, Votes & Contracts: China's State Media in Latin America".
Nominee to serve as top American envoy to Santiago would try to ‘restrict’ Beijing’s access to resources, especially in space and technology.
Post learns major infrastructure projects on table during week-long tour across country as Beijing eyes boost in trade ties.
Agriculture officials from the nations gather as US-China tariff wars prioritise Beijing’s need for alternative sources of soybean and beef.
White House says Trump is waiting for Beijing ‘to make the first move’ for a deal while China’s Commerce Ministry calls his levies ‘a joke’.
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US defence officials pledge to deepen cooperation with Indo-Pacific partners while America’s top trade envoy faces pointed questions again.
Beijing’s ability to develop cutting-edge systems at fraction of cost of American competitors could shift balance of tech and economic power.
Comptroller office said it will sue over renewal of 25-year concession and that officials must explain ‘why there was so much magnanimity’ in the deal.
‘Even if BlackRock finalises the purchase, our action continues,’ say Norman Castro and Julio Macias, who are challenging concession.
Trump adviser says Washington would withhold support for Buenos Aires loan request to IMF if it reinforces China’s ‘position’ in Argentina.
In separate hearings, generals say Washington should regard space less as a strategic resource and more as a potential battlefield.
No agreement has been signed so far, with Hutchison, BlackRock still negotiating amid Beijing’s antitrust probe and legal turbulence in Panama’s courts.
Hong Kong-based port operator has to contend with local politics and mounting pressure from US, which wants to reduce mainland Chinese influence.
Endorsement follows meeting in New York led by two countries’ UN ambassadors amid ‘potential turning point’.
Energy minister makes comments in the run-up to a meeting of Brics energy ministers in Brazil’s capital.
What Trump threats against challenging the US dollar’s global primacy could mean for the future of Brics and its member nations.
Suggestion was part of phone call in which Zelensky accepted Russia’s offer for a mutual pause in attacks on energy targets for 30 days.
Chinese economy is seen to grow 4.8 per cent this year, with any decline in demand felt across multiple industries and regions.
Washington’s unease over ‘low-orbit satellites’ deployment could scuttle US$80 million project for Beijing’s astronomical research institute.
Highly skilled foreign workers cited as vital, especially in quantum computing, much to some Republicans’ chagrin.
Ball in Moscow’s court as joint US-Ukraine statement calls for ‘an immediate, interim 30-day ceasefire, which can be extended by mutual agreement’.
The South American country is hoping to boost sorghum and maize sales in the wake of Beijing and Washington’s tit-for-tat tariffs.
Justice Department charges 12 Chinese contract hackers and law enforcement officials in global computer intrusion campaigns.
The president defends aggressive use of executive power and tariffs in longest ever speech to a joint session in Washington.
Nato ambassador nominee pushes demand for alliance members to spend 5 per cent of GDP on defence.
Electronics company owner sought to ship 100 accelerometers that when used for military applications are ‘crucial’ to navigation systems.
The best response for ‘the crisis of multilateralism is more multilateralism’, according to Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira.
Influential House panel’s senior Democrat suggests bipartisan openness ‘so long as we are cognisant of any national security implications’.
Panama’s president, who was warned about China’s influence by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio earlier this month, reacted with anger.
Senate Commerce Committee debates balancing economic and national security needs as Beijing deploys next-generation wireless infrastructure.
