China’s Streamlined Tax Refunds Boost Tourist Spending
China’s new tax refund measures lower spending thresholds and integrate mobile platforms to streamline shopping for tourists, boosting inbound consumption and showcasing homegrown brands.
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How Chinese Businesses Are Battling US Tariffs with Market Diversification and E-Commerce
Chinese exporters are fighting high US tariffs by diversifying markets, leveraging e commerce platforms and domestic demand, backed by new CCPIT policies.
Kenya-China Ties Grow as BRI Drives Shared Prosperity
President Ruto’s state visit to the Chinese mainland deepens BRI cooperation, boosting Kenya’s infrastructure, trade, and connectivity under Vision 2030.
U.S. Tariff Threats Backfire on Consumers and Exporters
U.S. tariff threats have triggered a global domino effect: higher prices, rising inflation, job cuts, and retaliatory duties, proving that trade war policies can backfire at home.
U.S. Youth Disillusionment: A Crisis of Trust in Politics
New polls reveal deep political cynicism among U.S. young men: 59% disapprove of Trump’s bid and 71% reject Democrats, marking a generational trust crisis in American politics.
Chinese Mainland’s ODI Surge Quietly Redraws Global Influence
Outbound investment from the Chinese mainland rose in Q1 2025, led by a 15.6% jump in BRI funding, signaling a strategic shift in global influence.
Hit First, Fall Last: How U.S. Tariffs Are Boomeranging
U.S. tariffs aimed to shield the economy are backfiring, driving up consumer costs and threatening jobs.
China Charts Resilient Course in Global Trade Uncertainty
China unveils new measures in Beijing to bolster trade resilience and drive high‑quality exports amid rising global uncertainty.
America’s Tariff Trap: From Smoot-Hawley to Today
Nearly a century after the Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act deepened the Great Depression, America risks repeating its costly tariff mistakes in today’s interconnected economy.
Reviving U.S. Manufacturing: How Realistic Is a Comeback?
Exploring whether America can truly rebuild its manufacturing base amid tariffs, labor challenges and global shifts.