Tariff threats and tantrums: Beijing isn’t backing down
Trump’s tariff threats spark fury in Beijing as China vows firm retaliation and mocks U.S. pressure with warnings of unending economic pushback
Trump’s tariffs send markets into a tailspin
Commodities nosedived and Wall Street bled red as Trump’s tariffs provoked full-scale retaliation from China, deepening global recession fears and upending energy and agricultural markets
Trade war escalation: China hits back at U.S. tariffs
China retaliates against U.S. trade policies with new tariffs, import bans, and business blacklists. Tensions between the two largest economies are intensifying, reshaping global trade dynamics
Critical minerals: The new gold rush it’s not about gold
Critical minerals are the backbone of the 21st century. As China tightens its grip, the U.S. and EU scramble to secure their own supply in a high-stakes geopolitical battle over resources and dominance
Beijing’s dilemma over CK Hutchison’s port sale
China’s intervention in CK Hutchison’s $22.8 billion port sale could either reaffirm its control over strategic assets or shake global investor confidence. The stakes are high, and Beijing’s decision will have lasting effects
Nuclear expansion of a non-nuclear weapon state
Iran’s nuclear ambitions intensify as uranium enrichment nears weapons-grade levels, geopolitical alliances shift, and regional tensions escalate, placing Tehran at a crucial crossroads between diplomacy and conflict
Editorial #9
New U.S. regulations on Chinese-built ships threaten global shipping, disrupting trade routes, increasing costs, and forcing fleet adjustments. These measures reshape maritime logistics, impacting businesses, supply chains, and the global economy
The rise and the fall of globalization
Branko Milanovic examines the trajectory of globalization, contrasting its two historic phases and assessing how Trump’s return signals a definitive break from the neoliberal world order
The red and gold ascent: China’s quiet rise and America’s slow fade
As China expands its global influence through trade, diplomacy, and technology, the U.S. struggles to maintain its dominance. A new world order is emerging, but empires rarely decline gracefully
The China playbook: Open doors vs. tariff walls
As China doubles down on economic openness, the U.S. tightens its grip on protectionism. With global markets on edge, two contrasting strategies are setting the stage for the next economic showdown