Xi Jinping is attempting to "construct an alternative world order" in which Beijing sits at the center and is propped up by fellow anti-democratic states, such as Russia and North Korea, according to the latest findings of the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission.

Why it matters: Such a friends-with-benefits network — as cutthroat as it may be — complicates the calculus of Washington and other capitals across the West. • Beijing's long-term plan transcends sectors, industries and borders.

Driving the news: The commission published its annual report this month. It's a hefty read; the final product is more than 700 pages long, with dozens of recommendations offered. They include:

Studying China's support for the Russian war machine — including economic and technological ai

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