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Nov 25 2024POLITICS

Naval Concerns: Russia and China Team Up

Admiral Samuel Paparo, who heads the U. S. Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM), recently warned about the potential for Russia to boost China's submarine technology, thereby challenging U. S. naval dominance in the region. During a security forum, Paparo expressed concerns about Russia sharing its adva

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Nov 25 2024FINANCE

China Stocks to Watch in 2025: HSBC Picks KE Holdings and Hongfa Technology

HSBC is optimistic about China's economic turnaround, thanks to recent government measures. Two stocks they're eyeing for 2025 are KE Holdings and Hongfa Technology. KE Holdings, a real estate player, might see a big boost if the property market rebounds. HSBC thinks its stocks could jump by over 70

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Nov 21 2024BUSINESS

Marriott CEO: Business is Strong, Layoffs Are a Shift

Marriott International's CEO, Anthony Capuano, recently shared some good news. Despite laying off over 800 corporate workers, he believes the company's business is solid. The hotel chain's growth is looking up, with a 3% increase in worldwide revenue per available room (RevPar) in the third quarter.

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Nov 21 2024POLITICS

World Leaders Navigate Uncertainty with China Amid US Transition

As the United States prepares to welcome a new president, global leaders are looking for stability in their relationships with China. The outgoing US President, Joe Biden, has pledged not to let competition with China turn into conflict, while the incoming President, Donald Trump, has promised a mor

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Nov 18 2024FINANCE

China’s 2025 Plan: Front-Load Bonds for Infrastructure Boost

You might have heard that China has a big plan. They’re thinking about giving local governments some cash early for big projects. This money comes in the form of special bonds. Normally, the government decides how much debt these local folks can take on in the fourth quarter. But this time, they mig

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Nov 18 2024BUSINESS

Imports and Pandemics: How U. S. Trade Has Shifted

Since 2018, there's been a steady split between the U. S. and China's economies due to trade tensions. Then a surprising twist: the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. How did this affect U. S. imports? Let's look at how U. S. importers dealt with the trade war and the pandemic lockdowns. We'll explore the i

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Nov 18 2024BUSINESS

China's Retaliation Risks: What U. S. Companies Fear

With Donald Trump's administration adopting a tough stance on China, U. S. companies are worried about becoming targets of retaliation. Trump has threatened high tariffs and ending reliance on China, which could disrupt supply chains and increase prices for consumers. The Chinese government might re

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Nov 17 2024POLITICS

President Xi Meets Biden, Looks Ahead to Trump Era

Chinese President Xi Jinping met with outgoing U. S. President Joe Biden in Peru. The meeting, held on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum, was their first in seven months. Xi promised to work with the incoming Trump administration, despite ongoing tensions. Key issues like

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Nov 17 2024POLITICS

Biden's Final Chat with Xi: Trade and Security on the Table

President Joe Biden and China's President Xi Jinping sat down for a private chat during a summit in South America. This was their third and last meeting as Biden's presidency comes to an end. The main topic? China's trade practices and how they affect the US and its allies. Biden made it clear that

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Nov 16 2024POLITICS

Biden and Xi: A Friendship on the Brink

When President Joe Biden meets Chinese President Xi Jinping for the last time this weekend in Peru, it won't just be a casual chat over dinner. The stakes are high, especially with former President Donald Trump's return to the political scene. Trump's unpredictable nature and tough stance on trade w

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