White Paper: Hainan’s Transformation into a Global Travel Retail Hub
A white paper shows how policy reforms, booming tourism and youth-led spending are turning Hainan into a global travel retail powerhouse.
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US Reciprocal Tariffs: Hidden Costs and Global Risks
US reciprocal tariffs risk escalating a global trade spiral, driving up costs, disrupting supply chains, and chilling investment across G20 markets.
Maersk CEO on Navigating Shipping in a Tariff-Driven World
Maersk CEO Vincent Clerc on how US tariff hikes are reshaping global shipping, driving cost surges, and why he remains bullish on investing in the Chinese mainland.
California Sues Over Trump’s Tariff Hikes to Protect State Economy
California is suing the U.S. government over Trump’s tariffs, citing major disruptions to its $3.9T economy—from almonds to e-commerce and port traffic.
Industrial Boom: Chinese Mainland Sees 6.5% Growth in Q1 2025
Chinese mainland’s industrial sector grew 6.5% year-on-year in Q1 2025, fueled by electronics, autos & IT, accounting for over a third of economic expansion and signaling strong momentum.
Trump Claims Power to Oust Fed Chair Powell
Trump insists he can force out Fed Chair Powell as tensions grow over tariffs and interest rates, stirring questions about global market stability.
Chinese Premier Urges Coordinated Action to Tackle Economic Risks
Premier Li Qiang urges coordinated action on supply-demand balance, tailored policies, and communication to manage risks and boost high-quality development.
US Tariff Theatrics Mask Looming Domestic Crisis
Erratic U.S. tariff moves echo “The Boy Who Cried Wolf,” but the real danger lies in unchecked domestic fractures—inequality, infrastructure and governance cracks.
China’s Q1 GDP Surges 5.4%, Weathering Tariff Turbulence
The Chinese mainland economy grew 5.4% in Q1 2025, outpacing last year and showing resilience amid US tariff shocks.
ECB Cuts Rates by 25 Basis Points Amid Trade Tensions
The European Central Bank cut rates by 0.25 percentage points to support inflation at its 2% target, aiming to bolster the euro area economy amid rising trade tensions.