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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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Basketball star Brittney Griner arrives at a hearing at the Khimki Court outside Moscow.
Basketball star Brittney Griner arrives at a hearing at the Khimki Court outside Moscow.

Can Diplomacy Save Brittney Griner?

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Christina Lu
Then-British Treasury chief Rishi Sunak leaves the prime minister's office.
Then-British Treasury chief Rishi Sunak leaves the prime minister's office.

What to Expect Under Rishi Sunak

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Christina Lu
Chinese President Xi Jinping waves after speaking at a press event.
Chinese President Xi Jinping waves after speaking at a press event.

What Happened at China’s 20th Party Congress?

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Christina Lu
Then-British Prime Minister Liz Truss delivers her resignation.
Then-British Prime Minister Liz Truss delivers her resignation.

Can Britain’s Economy Be Saved?

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Christina Lu
Protesters burn a flare during a demonstration in Paris.
Protesters burn a flare during a demonstration in Paris.

Macron Confronts Growing Unrest

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Christina Lu
A soldier from the Ethiopian National Defense Force
A soldier from the Ethiopian National Defense Force

Attack on Tigray Escalates Ethiopia’s War

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Christina Lu
Reservists in Russia’s military attend a departure ceremony.
Reservists in Russia’s military attend a departure ceremony.

Who Is Fighting Putin’s War?

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Christina Lu
A motorcycle is on fire in Tehran.
A motorcycle is on fire in Tehran.

Iran’s Uprising Gains Steam

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Christina Lu
People stand by an image showing Chinese President Xi Jinping as they listen to a guide at an exhibition highlighting Xi's years as leader of the Chinese Communist Party, in the lead-up to the 20th Party Congress, in Beijing on Oct. 12.
People stand by an image showing Chinese President Xi Jinping as they listen to a guide at an exhibition highlighting Xi's years as leader of the Chinese Communist Party, in the lead-up to the 20th Party Congress, in Beijing on Oct. 12.

Rare Dissent Flares Before China’s 20th Party Congress

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Christina Lu
Members of Doctors Without Borders set up an Ebola treatment isolation unit.
Members of Doctors Without Borders set up an Ebola treatment isolation unit.

Uganda Faces Ebola Crisis

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Christina Lu
U.S. President Joe Biden and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman arrive for a family photo.
U.S. President Joe Biden and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman arrive for a family photo.

Have U.S.-Saudi Relations Hit a New Low?

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Christina Lu
Dnipro residents look at a crater created by a Russian missile.
Dnipro residents look at a crater created by a Russian missile.

Putin Targets Ukrainian Infrastructure

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Christina Lu
A helicopter pours water on the Kerch Bridge.
A helicopter pours water on the Kerch Bridge.

Putin Seeks Revenge After Kerch Bridge Explosion

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Christina Lu
A TV shows a North Korean missile launch.
A TV shows a North Korean missile launch.

North Korea’s Ballistic Missile Threats

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Christina Lu
OPEC representatives attend a press conference.
OPEC representatives attend a press conference.

Why Did OPEC Slash Oil Production?

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Christina Lu
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