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Christina Lu

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Christina Lu is an energy and environment 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 and Chinese President Xi Jinping walk through a brown door.
U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping walk through a brown door.

Biden’s Last Dance with Xi Jinping
World Brief
Christina Lu
Matt Gaetz stands at a podium on a stage with a massive American flag on the wall behind it. Gaetz's right hand is extended into the air as he waves toward the crowd. People in the audience wave signs with Donald Trump's name and slogans such as "Make America strong again."
Matt Gaetz stands at a podium on a stage with a massive American flag on the wall behind it. Gaetz's right hand is extended into the air as he waves toward the crowd. People in the audience wave signs with Donald Trump's name and slogans such as "Make America strong again."

Trump’s Top Picks Send Shock Waves Through Washington
World Brief
Christina Lu
Rep. Matt Gaetz and former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard step off a plane at Philadelphia International Airport on Sept. 10.
Rep. Matt Gaetz and former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard step off a plane at Philadelphia International Airport on Sept. 10.

Trump Picks Matt Gaetz, Tulsi Gabbard for Top Posts
Report
Christina Lu
People walk past the logotype at the 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, on Nov. 11.
People walk past the logotype at the 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, on Nov. 11.

COP29 Kicks Off Under Trump’s Shadow
Report
Christina Lu
Joe Biden is seen from the waist up as he stands at a podium and speaks into a microphone. His mouth is open as he speaks, and his hands are braced on the side o the podium. Several American flags hang behind him.
Joe Biden is seen from the waist up as he stands at a podium and speaks into a microphone. His mouth is open as he speaks, and his hands are braced on the side o the podium. Several American flags hang behind him.

Biden Promises Peaceful Transfer of Power
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Christina Lu
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks on the phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin while in the Oval Office in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 28, 2017.
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks on the phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin while in the Oval Office in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 28, 2017.

Trump Congratulatory Calls Roll in From World Leaders
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Christina Lu
A voter fills out their ballot at a polling station in Fairfax, Virginia, on Nov. 5.
A voter fills out their ballot at a polling station in Fairfax, Virginia, on Nov. 5.

How Gender Shaped the Election Results
Report
Christina Lu
Donald Trump arrives to speak at an election night event at the Palm Beach Convention Center in West Palm Beach, Florida, on Nov. 6.
Donald Trump arrives to speak at an election night event at the Palm Beach Convention Center in West Palm Beach, Florida, on Nov. 6.

Donald Trump Wins
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Rishi Iyengar, Christina Lu
“I secured my vote” stickers are seen on a table on Election Day at a polling place in College Park, Georgia, on Nov. 5.
“I secured my vote” stickers are seen on a table on Election Day at a polling place in College Park, Georgia, on Nov. 5.

Trump Flips Georgia
Report
Christina Lu
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Republicans Retake Control of Senate
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Christina Lu
Two women stand at desks at a polling center, stacking piles of ballots. Both women wear lanyard identifying them as election volunteers.
Two women stand at desks at a polling center, stacking piles of ballots. Both women wear lanyard identifying them as election volunteers.

Philadelphia Officials Refute Trump Election Fraud Claims
Report
Christina Lu
Pins displaying messaging in support of reproductive rights.
Pins displaying messaging in support of reproductive rights.

Where Abortion Is on the Ballot
Report
Christina Lu
Donald Trump takes the stage for his last rally of the election year at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids.
Donald Trump takes the stage for his last rally of the election year at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids.

Trump Wields Sexist Insults at Final Campaign Rally
Report
Christina Lu
Delegates applaud after a speech by Sultan Ahmed al-Jaber (center) during COP28 in Dubai on Dec. 13, 2023.
Delegates applaud after a speech by Sultan Ahmed al-Jaber (center) during COP28 in Dubai on Dec. 13, 2023.

What Trump 2.0 Would Mean for U.S. Climate Policy
Report
Christina Lu
Supporters of U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Aug. 22.
Supporters of U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Aug. 22.

The ‘Battle of the Sexes’ Election
Report
Christina Lu
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