China
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How China waged an info war against U.S. interests in the Philippines
Philippines is a key geopolitical battleground in the Indo-Pacific, especially as tensions escalate over Taiwan and the South China Sea
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China Manufacturing Progress
Domestic demand remains weak, compounded by higher U.S. tariffs and global trade disruptions.
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TikTok’s U.S. Future Secured?
Fox News Sunday, Vance declared that the U.S. has “successfully separated” TikTok’s American operations from ByteDance.
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Trump’s Pharma Tariff Gambit
President Donald Trump announced that starting October 1, 2025, the U.S. will impose a 100% tariff on all branded or patented pharmaceutical imports.
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China’s Climate Pivot: A Global Signal
Xi Jinping announced plans to increase wind and solar capacity sixfold from 2020 levels over the next decade.
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India’s $18B Bet on Semiconductor Sovereignty
India lacks a native chip industry and plays a minimal role in the global supply chain
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Trump and Xi Eye TikTok Deal to Ease US-China Tensions
Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are expected to speak for the first time in three months
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U.S.–China Trade Talks Resume in Madrid
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer met with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng and trade negotiator Li Chenggang in Madrid
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India/BRICS Trade Tensions and Strategic Messaging
S. Jaishankar urged member nations to address trade imbalances
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Sri Lanka’s EV Tax Storm, BYD Just the Beginning
What began as a customs dispute over BYD electric vehicles has now escalated into a broader investigation into multiple EV brands entering Sri Lanka
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Parade Diplomacy and Power Messaging
Xi Jinping declared that the world faces a pivotal choice: “peace or war, dialogue or confrontation.”
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Trump Shrugs Off China-Russia Axis
President Trump brushed off concerns about a growing China-Russia alliance, citing the U.S.’s unmatched military strength
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U.S.–India Trade Tensions Escalate
Trump slams India-U.S. trade ties as “a totally one-sided disaster” following Modi’s China visit
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BYD Profit Plunge Highlights China’s EV Price War Fallout
BYD saw its shares tumble nearly 8% following a sharp 30% drop in second-quarter profit
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Indonesia Tightens Security Amid Deadly Unrest
The unrest, sparked by public outrage over financial perks for lawmakers
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India’s Geopolitical Balancing Game
Indian leaders call this economic blackmail, but remain firm. PM Modi stated, “India will never compromise on the interests of farmers, fishermen, and livestock breeders
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TRUMP’S TARIFFS DEAL STRATEGIC SHOCK TO INDIAN EXPORTS
In a sweeping move that threatens to upend India’s export economy, U.S. President Donald Trump has announced 50% tariffs on $60.2 billion worth of Indian goods, effective August 27. The decision impacts 66% of India’s total exports to the U.S., including key sectors such as textiles, gems & jewellery, shrimp, carpets, and furniture, according to…
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CHINA’S TOP TRADE NEGOTIATOR HEADS TO WASHINGTON
negotiator Li Chenggang is set to travel to Washington this week for high-level talks with U.S. officials
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TRUMP THREATENS CHINA WITH 200% MAGNET TARIFFS
Trump has threatened to impose 200% tariffs on Chinese magnets, escalating a simmering trade dispute over rare earth elements critical to global tech and defense industries
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Lee-Trump Summit: A Defining Moment
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung is set to meet Donald Trump for the first time
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Nvidia Halts H20 Chip Production Amid China Crackdown
Nvidia has instructed key suppliers, including Amkor Technology, Samsung Electronics, and Foxconn, to suspend all work related to its H20 AI chips
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China Eyes Yuan-Backed Stablecoins to Expand Global Reach
China is reportedly exploring the launch of yuan-backed stablecoins aimed at boosting the international use of its currency
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U.S. Trade Strategy, Trump’s Unorthodox Playbook
The strategy is described as “ad-hoc and contradictory,” with Trump leveraging trade pressure to extract deals
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Apple Expands iPhone Production in India Amid U.S.–India Tensions
Apple is ramping up iPhone 17 production at five factories in India
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Japan Rethinks Nuclear Taboo Amid Trump Shock
Trump’s recent remarks questioning the U.S. commitment to defend allies like Japan have triggered alarm in Tokyo
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China’s EV Industry Goes Global
China’s electric vehicle (EV) sector invested more in overseas factories than domestic ones in 2024
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China Slaps Steep Tariffs on Canadian Canola
This move is part of a broader retaliation following Canada’s tariffs on Chinese EVs and metals last year
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Trump Extends Deadline to Ease U.S.-China Tensions
President Donald Trump signed an executive order delaying a planned increase in tariffs on Chinese goods for 90 days
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Nvidia & AMD to Pay 15% of China Chip Revenues to U.S. Government
Nvidia and AMD have agreed to give 15% of their revenues from chip sales in China to the U.S. government
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Modi to Visit China After 7 Years Amid Rising US Tensions
Narendra Modi will travel to Tianjin, China for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit starting August 31
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BYD’s Growth Stalls Amid EV Price War
China’s largest EV maker, reported 341,030 units shipped in July
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China’s AI Action Plan, Strategic Counter to U.S. Moves
Li Qiang announced plans to form a global AI cooperation organization, emphasizing multilateralism and shared governance
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U.S. Tariffs on Indonesia Spark Global Trade Tensions
Trump has imposed a 19% tariff on Indonesian goods, citing trade imbalances
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China’s Economic Resilience Masks Household Struggles
While China’s GDP figures suggest resilience, many workers are facing salary cuts, reduced hours, and job insecurity
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Tesla’s India Entry Gains Traction
Tesla is making tangible moves to enter the Indian market, after years of stalled negotiations
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U.S. Lifts Chip Software Curbs on China in Sign of Trade Thaw
U.S. government has rescinded export restrictions on advanced chip-design software to China
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Trump Threatens 10% Tariffs on BRICS Amid Brazil Summit
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has proposed a baseline 10% tariff on all imports to the U.S
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Trump’s Tariff Plan on Vietnam
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a 46% tariff on Vietnamese exports
