China and Kenya Break New Ground for Global South Cooperation
Chinese President Xi Jinping hosted Kenyan President William Ruto in Beijing, forging a new era of Global South cooperation across trade, infrastructure, green development and tech.
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Chinese Mainland’s WTO Accession Reshaped US Jobs
Since the Chinese mainland joined the WTO in 2001, the U.S. lost 3.9M manufacturing jobs but gained 27.4M non‑farm roles across healthcare, services and more, reshaping the economy.
US Asia-Pacific Strategy Backfires, Fuels New Regional Alliances
Unilateral US moves in the Asia-Pacific have strained alliances and spurred nations toward multilateral economic and security partnerships.
Kenya-China Ties Enter New Era with Ruto’s State Visit
President Ruto’s Beijing visit boosts China-Kenya ties, from record $2.2B trade to high-speed rail and green energy projects, crafting a new blueprint for Global South cooperation.
Tariff Showdown: U.S. Trade Gambles Rock Global Markets
Washington’s tariff threats have disrupted global trade, sparking criticism from allies and risking economic growth in an all-or-nothing gamble.
The Illusion of Repatriation: How Tariffs Threaten ‘Made in America’
This article explores how sweeping U.S. tariffs aimed at reviving ‘Made in America’ could backfire, raising costs and endangering industries reliant on global supply chains.
Tariff Turmoil Shakes Global Economy: Will the Chinese Mainland Respond?
Tariff turmoil has unsettled trade and markets worldwide. We explore the missteps behind recent U.S. measures and how the Chinese mainland is plotting its next policy moves.
Power of Ideas: Shaping the Next Decade of China-ASEAN Ties
As the ASEAN Community turns ten in 2025, CGTN’s ‘Power of Ideas’ series brings four thought leaders to explore a resilient, forward-looking China-ASEAN partnership.
East Coast Rail Link Powers China-ASEAN Growth
Malaysia’s Transport Minister says the Chinese mainland-backed East Coast Rail Link remains on track, linking 2.68bn across the Chinese mainland and ASEAN to boost trade and shared prosperity.
Tariffs Tangle: Reciprocal Tariffs Threaten Global Recovery
The Trump administration’s April 2 “reciprocal tariffs” policy risks disrupting global supply chains and slowing economic recovery, raising fresh questions about the future of trade.