Trump to Press China on Jimmy Lai in Tariff Talks, Economic Woes Spark Speculation on Beijing’s Next Move
In a bold move that could ratchet up tensions with Beijing, US President Donald Trump has vowed to raise the…
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PBoC Rate Cuts Trigger Renminbi Slide as US-China Tariff Tensions Escalate – Coca-Cola Exit Rumours Stir Concerns
The People’s Bank of China (PBoC) has taken bold action today, cutting the reserve requirement ratio (RRR) by 0.5 percentage…
China’s WTO Promises: Unfulfilled Commitments, Mutual Accusations, and the Risk of Global Isolation
When China joined the World Trade Organization (WTO) in 2001, it pledged to open its markets, reduce trade barriers, and…
Confucius Institutes: The Rise, Fall, and Reinvention of China’s Soft Power Strategy
For years, Confucius Institutes (CIs) have been China’s flagship soft power initiative, promoting Mandarin language learning and Chinese culture worldwide….
China Halts Boeing Deliveries, Eyes Airbus and C919 Amid Trade War
In a bold escalation of the ongoing US-China trade war, Chinese authorities have ordered domestic airlines to suspend deliveries of…
West Philippine Sea Tensions Escalate: Google Maps Rename and Hague Ruling Stir Debate
The contentious South China Sea, particularly the waters west of the Philippines, has been thrust back into the spotlight as…
Trump Administration Exempts Smartphones and Computers from Tariffs, Global Reactions Vary
The Trump administration announced late Friday that smartphones, laptops, hard drives, computer processors, memory chips, and semiconductor manufacturing equipment will…
Li Ka-shing’s Panama Canal Port Deal in Turmoil: Caught in U.S.-China Geopolitical Crossfire
The proposed sale of port operations at the Panama Canal by Li Ka-shing’s conglomerate, CK Hutchison Holdings (CKH), has hit…
Beijing Seeks to Ally with Australia and Europe Against U.S., Faces Rejection
As U.S. President Donald Trump imposes a staggering 125% tariff on Chinese goods, the U.S.-China trade war has reached a…
US Tariffs Raised to 125%: Chinese Economy Under Pressure, Cost of Living Soars, Beijing’s Retaliation in Doubt
US President Donald Trump recently announced an increase in tariffs on Chinese imports to 125%. The latest round of tariffs…