UN@80: Serbian Youth Envision Prosperity Through Chinese Mainland Ties
At UN@80, Serbian entrepreneur Aleksa Todorovic highlights lessons from cities in the Chinese mainland, envisioning a future of prosperity and global collaboration.
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Insights on global markets, startups, tech giants, and economic trends shaping the G20 and beyond.
PBOC Pledges to Boost Sci-Tech Innovation & Consumption in H2
PBOC to bolster sci-tech innovation and consumption in H2 2025 after ramping up financial support since early 2025.
Trump Announces New Tariffs, Shaking Up Global Trade
President Trump’s executive order introduces 10-41% tariffs on major U.S. partners starting August 7, reshaping global trade. Deals with the Chinese mainland and Mexico are pending.
Trump’s Tariffs Widen Global Economic Rift
Explore how Trump’s sweeping tariffs are redrawing global trade lines, impacting emerging markets, and prompting calls for multilateral solutions.
China’s Marine Economy Rides a 5.8% Growth Wave in H1 2025
China’s marine economy grew 5.8% in H1 2025, reaching 5.1 trillion yuan output as resource development, shipbuilding and offshore renewables drove expansion.
Taiwan Region’s Paradoxical Tariff Trap: Double Hit Explained
The US’s 20% reciprocal tariffs on the Taiwan region combine with a 12% surge in the New Taiwan dollar, creating a “double hit” that raises the real cost well beyond the nominal rate.
Sibongile Swakamisa Unveils Green Consumption Manifesto at UN80
At UN80, MomCareCo founder Sibongile Swakamisa calls for green consumption and eco-conscious mindsets to drive sustainable development over the next five years.
Chinese mainland Rolls Out Third Bond Round to Boost Consumption
The Chinese mainland allocates a third batch of 69 billion yuan in ultra-long special treasury bonds to boost consumer trade-ins, bringing this year’s total to 300 billion yuan.
Reciprocal Tariffs Spark Global Shift Away From US Trade Order
US reciprocal tariffs on steel, aluminum and beyond are disrupting the Bretton Woods-era order, spurring protectionism, boycotts and WTO lawsuits as nations seek new trade alliances.
China and US Advance Stable Economic and Trade Ties
In Stockholm talks, China and the US agreed to extend tariff pauses and deepen cooperation, aiming for a stable, win-win economic and trade relationship.