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Nov 03 2024POLITICS

China’s Take on the US Election: Hope vs. Reality

China is closely watching the US election, but many people there don’t expect much change in the tense relationship between the two countries. Whether it’s Trump or Harris who wins, it seems like US policy toward China will stay the same. The past four years have seen both tariffs and talk of better

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Nov 02 2024BUSINESS

ASEAN: The Unexpected Winner in U. S. -China Trade Clashes

You might not think of Southeast Asia as a big player in the trade war between the U. S. and China. But the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has been quietly making gains. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says ASEAN has been strengthening its trade and investment links with both c

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Nov 02 2024POLITICS

The South China Sea: Trade Routes and Tensions

The South China Sea is a busy waterway where several countries, including China, have been arguing about who owns it. China claims almost all of it, but other countries like the Philippines and Vietnam disagree. This dispute has become more serious in recent years, and some experts worry it could ev

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Nov 01 2024POLITICS

China's Navy Takes Its First Dual Aircraft Carrier Operation Out for a Spin

Imagine this: China's navy, the world's largest, just did something brand new. They took two of their aircraft carriers out for a ride in the South China Sea. This isn't just any ordinary cruise, though. The navy was practicing how to work together with both carriers. The stars of the show were CNS

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Nov 01 2024POLITICS

EU Stands up to Chinese Car Dumping

In a big move this week, the EU took a stand against China by imposing tariffs on Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers. These tariffs, ranging from 17% to 35. 3%, were put in place after talks between the EU and China broke down. The tariffs are meant to tackle the heavy subsidies that the Ch

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Oct 31 2024POLITICS

Taiwan's Future: A Pawn or an Outcast?

Former President Donald Trump recently stirred up a debate by suggesting that Taiwan should pay the U. S. for protection against China. China, which sees Taiwan as its territory, warned that the U. S. could abandon Taiwan at any time. Taiwan is a key player in the semiconductor industry, a sector vi

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Oct 31 2024BUSINESS

Air Canada Boosts China Flights: What It Means

Air Canada is amping up its flight frequency to China, with new daily flights to Beijing and Shanghai. The airline is making a comeback with daily trips from Vancouver to Beijing, starting January 15. Plus, Shanghai will see daily flights from Vancouver starting December 7. This is a big deal since

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Oct 30 2024POLITICS

India and China's Border Deal: Impact on Alliances

Last week at the BRICS meeting, India and China agreed to withdraw troops from two points in Ladakh. Some call this historic, but not everyone is so optimistic. This deal doesn't resolve their territorial disagreements in Ladakh and other areas. China claims parts of India, like Arunachal Pradesh. O

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Oct 29 2024POLITICS

US Limits Investments to Stop China's Military Tech Boom

The U. S. Treasury Department has implemented a new rule to curb American investments in China's advanced tech sectors like AI, computer chips, and quantum computing. This rule, resulting from President Joe Biden's August 2023 executive order, aims to restrict China's military advancements. The rule

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Oct 29 2024POLITICS

US Limits Tech Investments in China

In a move to safeguard sensitive technology, the Biden administration has put the brakes on certain US investments in China's advanced tech sector. This includes industries like semiconductors, quantum computing, and artificial intelligence. After a lengthy review, new rules have been implemented. S

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