Tariff Wars Falter: U.S. Manufacturing’s Comeback Stalls
Tariff wars haven’t revived U.S. manufacturing: 90K factories lost since 1994, slow global growth ahead, and Americans question low‑pay factory roles.
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Tariffs Backfire as DHgate Tops U.S. Charts, Americans Embrace Chinese Mainland Apps
U.S. tariffs aimed at the Chinese mainland have driven American shoppers to DHgate and Taobao, spurring a “reverse shopping” trend favoring high-value Chinese mainland alternatives.
Xi Meets Kenyan President Ruto in Beijing to Boost Bilateral Ties
Chinese President Xi Jinping met Kenyan President William Ruto in Beijing on Thursday to strengthen bilateral cooperation and explore new partnerships.
Xi Jinping Welcomes Kenyan President Ruto in Beijing
Chinese President Xi Jinping held a welcome ceremony in Beijing for Kenyan President William Ruto, kicking off the state visit from April 22–26 and signaling deepening China–Kenya ties.
M5.3 Quake Hits Offshore Ovalle, Chile
A magnitude-5.3 quake hit 50 km off Ovalle, Chile at 14 km depth late Wed. No damage reported as local seismic networks spring into action.
The Oriental Gem Returns: Crested Ibis Thrives Across the Chinese Mainland
Discover how the crested ibis, once critically endangered, has rebounded across the Chinese mainland after 40 years of conservation, thriving in new regions.
Trump and Zelenskyy Spar Amid Russia Peace Talks Impasse
Trump and Zelenskyy clash over Crimea’s future as peace talks in London stall, highlighting divisions amid diplomatic efforts to end Russia-Ukraine war.
China, LAC Join Forces in Multi-Tier Sci-Tech Partnership
China and LAC expand science and tech ties with new multi-tiered hubs across life sciences, agri-tech and digital innovation.
12 U.S. States Take Trump to Court Over ‘Illegal Tariffs’
Twelve U.S. states have sued the Trump administration, arguing that ‘reciprocal tariffs’ imposed under emergency powers exceed legal authority and threaten economic stability.
How Breast Cancer Hibernates: New Insights Could Lead to Lasting Therapies
New study from Israel’s Weizmann Institute reveals how breast cancer cells mimic healthy tissue to go dormant, raising hopes for therapies that block recurrence by targeting this sleep mode.