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Christina Lu

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Christina Lu is a reporter at Foreign Policy. Prior to joining FP, she worked at Foreign Affairs and the Southern African Institute for Policy and Research in Lusaka, Zambia. She is a graduate of Cornell University, where she received a bachelor’s degree in government and economics.

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U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks about unions and pensions.
U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks about unions and pensions.

Biden Courts African Leaders at Key Summit

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Christina Lu
A man walks near the European Parliament.
A man walks near the European Parliament.

Corruption Scandal Roils European Parliament

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An epidemic control worker wears personal protective equipment in Beijing.
An epidemic control worker wears personal protective equipment in Beijing.

What Comes After Zero-COVID?

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Soldiers listen to Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele.
Soldiers listen to Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele.

El Salvador’s Anti-Gang Crusade

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Chinese President Xi Jinping invites Saudi Arabian King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud to view an honor guard.
Chinese President Xi Jinping invites Saudi Arabian King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud to view an honor guard.

China and Saudi Arabia Reinforce Economic Ties

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Christina Lu
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen holds a press conference.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen holds a press conference.

What to Know About the Russian Oil Price Cap

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People protest against the Iranian regime in Istanbul.
People protest against the Iranian regime in Istanbul.

Did Iran Actually Abolish Its Morality Police?

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Christina Lu
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa attends a World Economic Forum breakfast.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa attends a World Economic Forum breakfast.

In South Africa, a Scandal Threatens Ramaphosa’s Presidency

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Christina Lu
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen attends a mini plenary session at the European Parliament in Brussels.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen attends a mini plenary session at the European Parliament in Brussels.

EU Pushes for Special Tribunal Over Ukraine

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French President Emmanuel Macron walks on the deck of a helicopter.
French President Emmanuel Macron walks on the deck of a helicopter.

What to Expect From Macron’s State Visit

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Protesters hold up white pieces of paper in Beijing.
Protesters hold up white pieces of paper in Beijing.

Beijing Scrambles to Quell Mass Protests

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Christina Lu
Workers dismantle an autotransformer in central Ukraine.
Workers dismantle an autotransformer in central Ukraine.

Ukraine Faces Dark and Brutal Winter

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Christina Lu
An illuminated sign in the plenary hall at the COP27 climate conference in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, on Nov. 7.
An illuminated sign in the plenary hall at the COP27 climate conference in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, on Nov. 7.

What Came Out of COP27?

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Christina Lu
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak holds a press conference after meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden and a phone call to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Nusa Dua, Indonesia.
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak holds a press conference after meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden and a phone call to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Nusa Dua, Indonesia.

Britain Braces for More Economic Agony

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Christina Lu
Damaged vehicles are seen in Tripoli.
Damaged vehicles are seen in Tripoli.

Libya’s Enduring Political Chaos

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