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Will more stars boycott Dubai after rapper Macklemore?

BBC
Fletcher’s Alex de Waal comments on the impact of cultural and sporting boycotts, such as Macklemore’s cancellation of a recent concert in Dubai over the war in Sudan, noting that “Cultural figures and sports figures saying ‘we're not going there’ counts for much, much more than a threat of trade sanctions or financial penalties.”

The China Hangover Is Here

New York Times
As the Chinese economy stagnates, A&S political scientist Michael Beckley examines financial challenges facing countries who forged partnerships with China during its economic boom.