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The Peking order: Can China’s army surpass the US?

The Intelligence from The Economist

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Chasing Dreams on Chimborazo

This chapter explores the aspirations of historical figures like Bolivar intertwined with the majestic Chimborazo mountain, spotlighting the last ice harvester of Ecuador, Balthazar Ushka. It captures Ushka's struggles against modernity and climate change as he cherishes the purity of the ice he harvests, reflecting on the cultural significance of the mountain in his life.

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