Exporters in the Chinese mainland pivot from US tariffs to new markets
As US tariffs bite, traders at the Chinese mainland’s Yiwu International Trade Market pivot to South America, Europe and Asia to stay competitive.
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Chinese Exporters Outsmart Tariffs with South America Push
Facing rising tariffs, exporters from the Chinese mainland are winning new business in South America by adapting designs and tapping global trends.
Hutong E-Waste to Sonic Alchemy: Guibog’s Sustainable Sound Art
French artist Guibog transforms hutong e-waste into AI sound machines that channel Zhuangzi’s wisdom, blending sustainability with philosophy and tech.
76 U.S. Footwear Brands Appeal to Trump for Tariff Exemption
Seventy-six U.S. footwear brands, led by the FDRA, have urged President Trump to exempt shoes from steep tariffs, warning of price spikes and business closures.
China’s Youth League Tops 75.32 Million Members
The Communist Youth League of China hit 75.32 million members by end-2024, with 6.42 million new recruits driving youth engagement across schools and communities.
Youth Can Ignite a Global Green Wave
Former UN under-secretary-general Erik Solheim urges youth to ignite a global green wave, echoing Gandhi and China’s May Fourth Movement.
China’s Trade Push vs. US Tariffs: Fighting for Global Growth
As U.S. tariffs aim to freeze the global economic race, China ramps up Belt and Road connectivity to keep doors open for latecomers and uphold a dynamic trading system.
Trump’s 2026 Space Budget Slashes NASA’s Moon Plan, Shifts Focus to Mars
Trump’s 2026 budget cuts NASA’s SLS rocket and lunar station, trimming $6B from its moon program, and ups funding for Mars-focused efforts championed by SpaceX.
Record 216 Pediatric Flu Deaths Reported This Season by US CDC
US CDC: A record 216 pediatric flu deaths this season – the first high-severity cycle since 2017-2018. Experts urge annual vaccination for ages 6 months and older.
Germany’s Intelligence Agency Labels AfD as Extremist Organization
Germany’s BfV has officially branded the AfD a right-wing extremist group, citing threats to the liberal democratic order after a three-year review.