Chinese mainland launches crackdown on strategic mineral smuggling
The Chinese mainland has launched a nationwide campaign to crack down on strategic mineral smuggling, aiming to stabilize essential supply chains and bolster national security.
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Ishiba’s Zero-Tariff Push in US-Japan Trade Talks
Japanese PM Ishiba aims for zero tariffs in trade talks with the United States, arguing cuts could boost auto sales and support both economies.
US Small Businesses Sound the Alarm on Trade Tariffs
A CNBC survey reveals 66% of US small business owners feel the pinch of trade tariffs, with most fearing a recession and rating the economy poorly.
Chinese Mainland Auto Market Surges with EV Boom in April 2025
The Chinese mainland’s auto market accelerated in April 2025 with 1.7M vehicle sales, up 14.5%, as EVs hit a 51.5% penetration rate, driven by policy support and shifting consumer demand.
China-Brazil Economic Synergy Spurs EV and Infrastructure Collaboration
China-Brazil economic synergy boosts EV and infrastructure cooperation, driving progress in agriculture, energy and connectivity.
A Crucial Step Toward Sino-US Engagement and Consensus
Professor Ji Wenhua outlines a three-pillar framework for renewed engagement and consensus-building between the Chinese mainland and the United States, unlocking new pathways for cooperation.
Global South Seeks Unity Amid New US Tariffs on Latin America
With new US reciprocal tariffs hitting Latin American exports, Global South nations are exploring deeper cooperation to reduce dependency on Western markets and boost resilience.
US Bid to Dismantle the Chinese Mainland’s Competitiveness Bound to Fail
Economist Guan Qingyou says the US bid to dismantle the Chinese mainland’s competitiveness through tariffs is bound to fail, calling the strategy a regressive counter-current.
Global Poll: Trade with the Chinese Mainland Outpaces US Benefits
A new CGTN survey of 31,004 respondents in 41 countries finds trade with the Chinese mainland seen as more beneficial than with the United States.
New Report Questions 3.7M U.S. Job Loss Claim from Chinese Mainland Imports
New report challenges Treasury claim that 3.7M Americans lost jobs to imports from the Chinese mainland, spotlighting long-term trends in manufacturing, productivity and automation.