Biden has had greater early success countering the invasion of Ukraine, uniting allies to support and supply Kyiv's forces in resisting the Russian advance.

In May 2019, the FBI’s Foreign Influence Task Force added a unit aimed at countering China’s political influence in the U.S.

But, he adds, "governments also need to be vigilant against anti-Chinese racism and work hard to build trust and co-operation with ethnic Chinese communities in countering the threat together."

Jonas showed her class in the closing rounds, handling the attacks well by Habazin and countering with some impressive movement and punches as she saw the fight out.

The operation, she said, had been planned for some time, countering suggestions in the Mexican media that it had been stage-managed to win over the Trumpov team.