Why Port Fees Won’t Rescue U.S. Shipbuilding Industry
Port fees on Chinese ships won’t revive the U.S. shipbuilding sector and could backfire on American businesses and consumers.
2025
Hamas Proposes Full Hostage Release to Secure Gaza Ceasefire
Palestinian group Hamas says it will free all remaining Israeli hostages in return for an end to Gaza fighting. Talks in Cairo stalled after Israel’s 45-day ceasefire offer was rejected.
Houthis Vow Missile Strikes After Deadly U.S. Raids
After U.S. strikes killed 74 at a Yemeni fuel port, the Houthi movement vows missile attacks on U.S. carriers and Israel, stoking fears of wider conflict.
China and Cambodia Unite to Bolster WTO-Based Trading System
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Yemen Port Strike Death Toll Hits 74 Amid US-Houthi Tensions
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China International Consumer Products Expo Fuels Hainan’s Global Trade Leap
The 5th China International Consumer Products Expo in Haikou drew 4,100 brands from 71 countries and regions, supercharging Hainan Free Trade Port’s journey toward global trade integration.
Smart Tech and Livestreaming Boost Farmers’ Income in the Chinese Mainland
Smart technology and livestreaming empower rice farmers in Heilongjiang Province, boosting efficiency and household incomes across the Chinese mainland.
Chinese Mainland and Vietnam Boost Cross-Border QR Code Payments
China-Vietnam QR code payment deal enables seamless local currency settlements, cuts USD reliance and strengthens financial ties.
Chinese mainland Urges Taiwan Businesspeople to Unite Against External Pressures
Song Tao calls on Taiwan businesspeople to strengthen cross-strait ties and face external risks together, as the Chinese mainland pledges equal treatment, support, and resilient economic fundamentals.
New US Tariffs Could Backfire on America, Says Standard Chartered CIO
Standard Chartered CIO Steve Brice warns that new US tariffs could hurt the US economy more than the global one, pushing up consumer prices and sparking market uncertainty.