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It's Monday, 4 January 2021.

I'm Lane Green, the economist's language columnist.

Welcome to Editor's Picks, where you can hear three highlights from the audio edition of the economist.

In Europe, our cover story asks,

what is Britain's place in the world after Brexit?

A last-minute trade deal was agreed with the European Union on Christmas Eve,

but it is limited.

Boris Johnson's aim of a global Britain requires hard choices and re-engagement with Europe.

Our cover story in the rest of the world explores the future of global e-commerce.

COVID-19 has caused a digital transformation in shopping in the West,

yet retailers everywhere should look to China.

The shift to a more innovative Chinese-style industry promises to be good news for consumers,

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