China’s US Exports Plunge as Global Shipments Reach a Six-Month High

China’s US Exports Plunge as Global Shipments Reach a Six-Month High

China’s trade landscape is showing contrasting signals — a sharp decline in exports to the United States but a promising surge in global shipments. According to customs data released Monday, China’s worldwide exports climbed 8.3% year-on-year in September, reaching USD 328.5 billion, surpassing economists’ expectations and marking the strongest performance in six months. This follows […]

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Trump Suggests Hidden Leverage in Rare Earth Talks with China

Trump Suggests Hidden Leverage in Rare Earth Talks with China

WASHINGTON, Aug 26 — In a moment that mixed diplomacy with quiet threats, former US President Donald Trump made headlines Monday as he hinted that America holds powerful cards in its ongoing economic dance with China — ones that could, in his words, “destroy China,” if played. Speaking alongside South Korean President Lee Jae Myung […]

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‘Planting Food, Not Hate’: Brazil’s Lula Invites Trump to Discover the Real Brazil

‘Planting Food, Not Hate’: Brazil’s Lula Invites Trump to Discover the Real Brazil

BRASILIA, Aug 17 — Under the warm Brazilian sun, President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva crouched down to plant a grapevine—symbolic and powerful. These grapes, once just a proud part of Brazil’s agricultural richness, now carry the weight of a global trade dispute. With hands in the soil, Lula looked into the camera and spoke […]

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A Step Towards Calm US-China Tensions Slightly Ease After “Positive” Rubio-Wang Meeting in Kuala Lumpur

A Step Towards Calm: US-China Tensions Slightly Ease After “Positive” Rubio-Wang Meeting in Kuala Lumpur

In a world where headlines often highlight division, a flicker of hope emerged from Kuala Lumpur yesterday. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and China’s top diplomat Wang Yi held a face-to-face meeting on the sidelines of the ASEAN summit. Though it wasn’t a breakthrough, both sides agreed the conversation was positive, pragmatic, and constructive […]

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