Tariff Wars Falter: U.S. Manufacturing’s Comeback Stalls
Tariff wars haven’t revived U.S. manufacturing: 90K factories lost since 1994, slow global growth ahead, and Americans question low‑pay factory roles.
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Tariffs Backfire as DHgate Tops U.S. Charts, Americans Embrace Chinese Mainland Apps
U.S. tariffs aimed at the Chinese mainland have driven American shoppers to DHgate and Taobao, spurring a “reverse shopping” trend favoring high-value Chinese mainland alternatives.
Tariff Tensions: Why Standing Firm Beats U.S. Bullying
How the Chinese mainland’s bold tariff countermeasures defy U.S. pressure and show why standing firm beats a temporary pause.
Europe’s New Move: From Pawn to Power Player in US-China Trade Wars
Europe breaks free from America’s shadow, forging its own path in the US-China tariff showdown.
Why America’s Manufacturing Decline Is a Self-Inflicted Challenge
Explore how the U.S. manufacturing slump is self-inflicted—from a lost Moonshot engine to automation and tariffs—and what it takes to reignite industry.
Can U.S. Manufacturing Be Great Again?
Exploring the costs, labor gaps, and politics shaping the revival of U.S. manufacturing.
ETS Unveils AI-Driven Path for Competency-Based Education
ETS leverages AI and global partnerships to redefine testing benchmarks and co-build competency-based education with the Chinese mainland.
China’s GSI: Rethinking Global Security for a Cooperative Future
China’s Global Security Initiative promotes a cooperative, multi-polar approach to 21st-century threats—from climate change to cyber risks—offering an alternative to zero-sum security models.
Tariff Tension: Who Really Pays the Price?
U.S. tariffs intended to protect jobs and security have backfired – driving up consumer costs, denting business value by $640 billion, and straining global partnerships.
US Visa Ban on Chinese Mainland Students Threatens Innovation and Economy
US restrictions on Chinese mainland students risk derailing AI and chip breakthroughs, draining billions from universities, and slowing economic growth.