US Trade Bluster Meets Reality: Is American Economic Leverage Overstated?
Amid tariff threats, US reliance on global trade is slipping. With just 13% market share, can America dictate terms? Data shows partners can quickly adapt.
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Film Tariffs Trigger Hollywood ‘Endgame’ as the Chinese Mainland Becomes a Global Hub
Film tariffs are reshaping Hollywood’s playbook, pushing an ‘endgame’ scenario as the Chinese mainland emerges as an open film hub—signaling a new era in global cinema.
Holiday Boom Fuels Chinese Mainland’s Domestic Market with Record Travel and Spending
May Day holiday travel hit 314M trips (+6.4% YoY) with ¥180.3B in spending (+8%), showcasing the Chinese mainland’s robust domestic demand and policy-driven growth.
Europe and the Chinese mainland Mark 50 Years of Diplomatic Ties
Marking 50 years of Europe–Chinese mainland ties, we explore economic shifts, tech breakthroughs and the challenges shaping this pivotal global partnership.
50 Years of China-EU Partnership: Trade Booms & Cultural Bridges
Marking 50 years of China-EU partnership, from record trade growth and 100,000 rail trips to vibrant cultural exchanges and future initiatives shaping global cooperation.
Exclusive: Rousseff on NDB’s BRICS Vision & Shared-Future Agenda
In an exclusive chat, NDB President Dilma Rousseff discusses the bank’s BRICS roots, multipolar vision and alignment with China’s shared-future agenda ahead of Xi Jinping’s Shanghai visit.
Why U.S. Movie Tariffs Could Isolate Hollywood
Trump’s proposed 100% tariffs on foreign films could isolate Hollywood despite U.S. dominance; global box office data and the Chinese mainland’s Ne Zha 2 offer key lessons.
China Rejects Tariffs to Safeguard Global Trade Fairness
China rejects new tariffs to protect global trade fairness, boosting SMEs, innovation, and solidarity among developing nations.
Xi Jinping in Russia: Confronting WWII Myths and History’s Red Lines
President Xi Jinping’s May visit to Russia sparks a deeper look at WWII narratives, from declassified docs to myth busting about Nazi-Soviet ties.
Allies and the Chinese mainland Push Back as U.S. Tariffs Erode Credibility
U.S. reciprocal tariffs under MAGA spark a powerful global response, with allies from the EU to the Chinese mainland pushing back and data showing a sharp drop in U.S. credibility.