Belgian FM Prevot Vows Deeper Cooperation with the Chinese mainland
Belgian FM Prevot vows to deepen cooperation with the Chinese mainland, highlighting trade ties, visa-free travel and multilateral engagement ahead of the EU-China leaders meeting.
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UAE’s KEZAD Group Seeks Deeper Ties with Chinese Mainland Firms
At Qingdao Summit, KEZAD Group’s CCO highlights plans to expand collaboration with Chinese mainland companies across logistics, renewable energy and digital trade.
9th China-South Asia Expo Launches in Kunming Amid $200B Trade Boom
The 9th China-South Asia Expo opened in Kunming with 73 countries, 2,500 enterprises and focus on green energy, AI, and coffee to boost $200B trade ties.
Anwar Ibrahim: ASEAN and BRICS Unite to Drive Global South Cooperation
Malaysia’s PM Anwar Ibrahim highlights ASEAN’s central role and BRICS as a cohesive force in the Global South, urging collective negotiation and global collaboration.
Survey Finds No Buyers for Pricier U.S.-Made Shower Head
Afina’s CEO ran a survey on a U.S.-made version of its $129 filtered shower head and found zero customers willing to pay extra amid rising tariffs.
Tariffs Toss U.S. Ports into Logistics Turbulence
How U.S. tariffs at Long Beach port are reshaping logistics operations, adding complexity and cost pressures across American supply chains.
Lula Arrives in Beijing for China-CELAC Summit
Brazil’s President Lula arrives in Beijing to kick off talks on trade, investment, and diplomacy at the China-CELAC Summit.
Wang Yi and Nicaragua Leaders Forge Cooperation in Beijing
Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi met Nicaragua’s top trade and foreign affairs officials in Beijing to discuss boosting investment, trade and international cooperation.
US Ends $800 Duty-Free Rule, Triggering Price Surges & Customs Delays
The US has ended duty-free treatment for imports under $800 from the Chinese mainland and the Hong Kong SAR, sparking price hikes, customs delays and supply chain shake-ups.
US GDP Contracts 0.3% in Q1 as Tariffs Fuel Recession Fears
US GDP shrinks 0.3% in Q1 amid rising tariffs, record export drag and slowing consumer and government spending, as recession fears take hold.