Leaders from seven major economies meet in Paris this week to talk about why global money isn’t flowing fairly. The two-day chat starts after a flashy meeting between the U. S. and China wrapped up with more handshakes than real deals. Trade fights and raw material grabber are still stealing the sho
While most eyes were on the Middle East, a small South American country quietly became a hotspot for global powers. Guyana sits on massive oil reserves found in the last ten years, making it a key player in today’s energy crisis. But oil isn’t the only resource drawing attention—bauxite, a mineral u
Russia and China’s relationship keeps growing in ways that go far beyond oil and trade. Officials in Moscow highlight education and technology as key parts of their partnership. This goes against the idea that the two countries only work together because of pressure from the West. Their cooperation
Robert Gates, the former Defense Secretary, speaks on a TV show about how America faces new challenges from China and Russia. He says the world is in a risky period because those two countries have built up nuclear weapons and are catching up to US technology. Gates explains that China has almost tw
President Lai Ching‑te recently told a celebration in Taipei that the phrase “Taiwan independence” simply means the island is not part of China and that its people alone should decide what happens next. He repeated a stance his party has held since 1999: Taiwan is already a sovereign state called
After wrapping up his final meetings in Beijing, President Trump left China with a mix of progress and uncertainty. He had talks with Xi Jinping on trade, technology, the Iran conflict and, most critically, Taiwan. While both leaders said they had made strides in easing tensions, the island issue st
The United Nations sees a new twist in the debate over the Strait of Hormuz. China’s representative to the UN, Fu Gong, openly questioned a draft resolution that the United States and Bahrain have pushed forward. He said the wording was wrong and the moment was off, warning that a vote would likely
Donald Trump returned from China with smiles and handshakes, but very few real promises. He called the trip “great” mostly because China announced plans to buy 200 Boeing jets and billions in soybeans. Those deals sound big, but no one has seen the fine print. Even the biggest moments were unclear:
The trip was supposed to make headlines, but ended up showing how little actually changed between the two biggest economies. Both sides talked about Taiwan, Iran, and trade, yet no clear steps came out of the meeting. China buys a lot of oil from Iran, so some expected Beijing to help calm tensions.
Rep. Mike Haridopolos told a news program that the United States seeks equal footing in trade with China. He pointed out that China often ignores rules on environmental protection and worker rights, making it hard for U. S. firms to compete without risking their intellectual property. Haridopolos ar
