Xi Jinping used the annual legislative session to lock in his tenure as president and reinforce China’s assertive foreign policy and the reemergence of its economy.

Soaring inflation is just one reason for Washington to keep global disintegration in check.

Many central banks are navigating turbulent waters as they battle inflation, a strengthening dollar, and an energy crunch. Should they coordinate policy?

Global risks–including Chinese overcapacity–have increased, but government intervention should seek to minimize trade-offs.