As China pushes for a swift end to the conflict in the Middle East, we assess whether its role as a peacemaker will work. Plus: Japan’s new rules for cycling come into force today but do they go far enough?

How brands can overcome prestige dilution and Monocle’s weekly quiz
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John Ratcliffe’s in-person Moscow meeting: could it have been an email?
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Oman and Pakistan are rewriting the rules of mediation – will this help or hinder a US-Iran deal?
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