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Trade War – Tariffs and Tensions: Trump’s Escalating Clash with China Threatens Global Markets

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President Donald Trump’s trade war with China has intensified, deepening a high-stakes economic showdown that could reshape global commerce and jolt both nations’ economies. With tariffs soaring—U.S. duties on Chinese goods now at 145%, matched by Beijing’s 125% retaliatory levies—the conflict risks sparking inflation, disrupting supply chains, and erasing trillions from stock markets. As Trump

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How China Used Foreign Media to Reset Image During Pandemic

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In the early days of the coronavirus outbreak, China sought to block news of the rapidly spreading virus, detaining those who tried to speak out. But in the months that followed, as the pandemic ravaged families and economies worldwide, Beijing sought to reset its public image through foreign media, research published Wednesday by the International

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How Will Kyrgyzstan Repay Its Huge Debts To China?

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Faced with a struggling economy and few financial lifelines, Kyrgyzstan is feeling the weight of its swelling state debt -- a significant proportion of which is owed to China -- and considering some drastic measures to meet its obligations.

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