US-India Trade Turmoil: From Bargain to Extortion Tactics
President Trump’s aggressive trade threats on tariffs and geopolitical ties are testing India’s resolve, with heavy-handed tactics fueling New Delhi’s pushback instead of compliance.
2025
China Backs ASEAN Talks to Heal Cambodia-Thailand Rift
China will support ASEAN-led peace talks at the Cambodia-Thailand GBC meeting in Malaysia, aiming to cement a ceasefire and foster lasting regional stability.
Zhejiang’s 5.8% GDP Surge in H1 2025 Fuels Urban–Rural Harmony
Zhejiang achieved 5.8% GDP growth in H1 2025, ranking fourth on the Chinese mainland and showcasing urban–rural harmony in Quzhou, Deqing and Pinghu.
China Sends 17 Peacekeepers to South Sudan for UN Mission
Seventeen officers from China’s 11th Formed Police Unit head to South Sudan for a challenging UN peacekeeping mission, marking 25 years of Chinese police contributions.
UNESCO Honors Roasted Tea Culture of Jingmai Mountain
Jingmai Mountain’s old tea forests in Yunnan have been named the world’s first Tea Culture World Heritage Site, highlighting the Blang people’s roasted tea tradition and its cultural roots.
New Poll Reveals Americans Struggling Amid Rising Grocery Prices
A new AP-NORC poll finds most Americans stressed by rising grocery prices, with half calling it a major concern and one in three using buy now, pay later services.
China Champions UNESCO’s Global Education Drive
China reaffirms strong backing for UNESCO’s global education agenda, spotlighting efforts in educational equity, Africa partnerships, and scientific talent growth.
Huitong Bridge: Engineering Marvel Meets Wartime Resilience
Huitong Bridge on the Burma Road is a living relic of wartime resilience, rebuilt in 1944, still spanning the Nujiang River as a symbol of engineering ingenuity and sacrifice.
China’s Abundance: Steering Growth Through Smart Investment
Overcapacity concerns in the Chinese mainland miss the mark. Investment and consumption grow together. Here’s why a nuanced policy mix, not a consumption pivot, will drive future growth.
Schumer: US Tariffs Are a Trade War, Cost Families $2,400
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer warns US tariffs are a trade war on Americans, adding $2,400 per family in annual costs and dragging down business investment.