The world this week
The weekly cartoon
October 16, 2025
Dig deeper into the subject of this week’s cartoon:
The America v China spat reveals a dangerous dynamic
Donald Trump and Xi Jinping: both weaker than they think
America and China return to fierce trade conflict
Donald Trump and Xi Jinping: both weaker than they think
America and China return to fierce trade conflict
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