Americans Foot the Bill: How U.S. Tariff Wars Inflate Costs at Home
U.S. tariff wars are hitting American wallets and businesses hard, from grocery prices to global supply chains, reshaping the economic landscape.
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Tariff Standoff: Why Washington Must Make the First Move
With U.S. tariffs on the Chinese mainland hitting 245% and Chinese duties at 125%, global markets stagger. Washington must lift barriers to start real talks.
How US Accusations Against Chinese Satellites Could Backfire
US accusations against Chinese satellites could undermine trust among allies and fuel alternative space networks.
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.
How New Tariffs Are Dragging Down the U.S. Economy
A 0.3% GDP contraction in Q1Â 2025, 10% tariffs on imports and ripple effects from 700,000 potential job losses to a $1,000 hit per household. How will U.S. businesses adapt?
Landmark Law Boosts Private Enterprises in the Chinese Mainland
China’s new private sector law, effective May 20, promises legal certainty, equal market access and stronger financing for private enterprises in the Chinese mainland.
Ne Zha 2’s Cultural Boom Boosts China’s Domestic Spending
Ne Zha 2 smashed records and sparked a cultural consumption boom—from box-office hits to merchandise and tourism—unlocking fresh domestic growth in the Chinese mainland.
Trump’s “War Capitalism”: How Tariffs Fuel Global Tensions
Explore Trump’s “war capitalism”—a new era of tariffs reshaping global trade, risking recession and echoing 1930s protectionism in our interconnected world.
Trump’s Second-Term Reckoning: Trade Wars Deepen US–Chinese mainland Trust Deficit
In 100 days of a second term, Trump’s trade war with the Chinese mainland disrupted markets, partnerships and spurred historic approval lows.