China GDP: Economy shakes off Covid legacy to grow 4.5% in Q1
Hong Kong CNN — China’s economy got off to a solid start in 2023, as consumers went on a spending spree after three years of strict pandemic restrictions ended. Gross…
U.S. and China Reach Deal to Temporarily Slash Tariffs
The United States and China said Monday they reached an agreement to temporarily reduce the punishing tariffs they have imposed on each other while they try to defuse the trade…
U.S. and China to ease tariffs significantly for 90 days, White House announces
Trump seems open to lowering tariff rate Trump seems open to lowering tariff rate on China 06:40 The White House announced Monday that the U.S. and China had agreed to…
Opinion | Xi Can’t Trust His Own Military
President Xi Jinping of China is believed to have ordered his armed forces to be prepared to invade Taiwan by 2027, if necessary, raising the specter of a catastrophic military…
The US still waits for its high-speed rail revolution
CNN — High speed trains have proved their worth across the world over the past 50 years. It’s not just in reducing journey times, but more importantly, it’s in driving…
China’s Central Bank Prepares for Historic Monetary Policy Shift
The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) has announced plans to cut interest rates in 2025, signaling a historic shift in its monetary policy. This move, which aligns more closely with…
USA in the Taiwan-China Nexus: Navigating Geopolitical Crossroads
Rising Tensions in the Taiwan Strait: Navigating the Impending Storm Table of Contents: Introduction The Xi Jinping Charm Offensive US-China Relations: The Thin Line of Cooperation Taiwan’s Dilemma: Elections and…
Breaking the Ice: Assessing the U.S.-China Climate Deal Amidst Fossil Fuel Dilemma
Table of Contents: Introduction The Climate Deal Overview Fossil Fuel Predicament 3.1 China’s Coal Conundrum 3.2 U.S. Oil and Gas Surge The Clean Energy Race 4.1 China’s Renewable Dominance 4.2…