US State Dept Unveils Bold 21st-Century Reorg Plan
US State Dept plans 15% staff cut, closure of 130 offices and new Emerging Threats Bureau in sweeping 21st-century reorg.
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Why Lower Tariffs Could Unlock Global Trade Growth
World Bank chief Ajay Banga says lower tariffs and regional deals like CPTPP and RCEP can boost growth and stability by supercharging emerging market trade.
Wang Yi Urges China, Britain to Defend Post‑WWII Order
Wang Yi urged China and Britain to uphold the post‑WWII order, defending the UN‑centered system and multilateral trading framework during a call with David Lammy.
Wang Yi Calls for Stronger China-Austria Ties, Criticizes US Tariffs
Chinese FM Wang Yi urges deeper China-Austria cooperation and slams US tariffs as economic bullying, calling for joint defense of the multilateral trading system.
China Deploys Monitoring Team to Lashio Ahead of Myanmar Ceasefire
China sends a monitoring team to Lashio to oversee the ceasefire after Kunming talks, aiming to secure lasting peace along the China-Myanmar border.
Toyota Commits $2B to New EV Plant in Shanghai
Toyota signs a 14.6 billion yuan deal to build an EV plant in Shanghai’s Jinshan District, aiming for 100,000 Lexus EVs per year from 2027.
IMF Cuts 2025 Global Growth Forecast to 2.8% Amid Trade Tensions
The IMF cuts its global growth forecast to 2.8% for 2025, citing rising trade tensions and policy uncertainty as risks to advanced and emerging economies alike.
IMF Cuts 2025 Growth Forecast to 2.8% Amid US Tariffs
The IMF has cut its global growth forecast for 2025 to 2.8%, warning that U.S. tariff policies could dim trade, investment, and consumer outlooks worldwide.
Chinese Mainland Extends Jobs and Skills Support Policies Through 2025
Discover how the Chinese mainland extends job stabilizing policies and skills-upgrading support through 2025, aiming to keep unemployment around 5.5% and create millions of new urban jobs.
A Green Long March: Young Voices Shaping the Chinese Mainland’s Ecological Future
On April 20, more than 30 eco-themed tents lined Beijing’s Wenyu River Park, as students and environmental groups launched the “Beautiful China – Youth Action” Green Bridge and Green Long March.