Coal waits to be transported at Guoyuan Port container terminal in Chongqing, China

China’s Energy Production: Coal and Renewables Locked in Competition Amid Clean Energy Boom

China’s Dual Energy Strategy at a Crossroads China’s energy production strategy in 2024 has been marked by both an unprecedented surge in renewable energy and a persistent reliance on coal, according to a new analysis by two think tanks, the...
J-20 Stealth Fighter

China’s J-20 Stealth Fighter Spotted in ‘Beast Mode’ with External PL-15 Missiles: A Game Changer in Air Combat?

The Chinese People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) is significantly enhancing the combat capabilities of its J-20 stealth fighter, as revealed in recent visuals showcasing the aircraft in a ‘beast mode’ configuration. The images and videos circulating on social media...
Google

China Strikes Back: New Sanctions Target Google and Other US Tech Giants Amid Escalating Trade Dispute

China announced a sweeping set of retaliatory measures on Tuesday targeting major US businesses, including tech giant Google, farm equipment manufacturers, and fashion conglomerate PVH Corp, the owner of brands such as Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger. The move came...
US-China

China Retaliates with New Tariffs as Trade Tensions with the US Escalate

Beijing Announces Immediate Countermeasures Following Trump's New Tariff Hike China's Ministry of Finance announced a sweeping set of tariffs on key US exports on Tuesday in swift retaliation to the 10 per cent tariff imposed on Chinese goods by US...
Copper

Copper and Zinc Prices Rise Following Trump’s Tariff Delay on Canada and Mexico

U.S. President Donald Trump announced a one-month delay on imposing 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico. The announcement sparked optimism among traders, leading to a rise in copper and zinc prices, while dragging the U.S. dollar lower. This...
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Global Currency Markets Steady After Trump’s Tariff Suspension

Markets React to Optimism Over Temporary Respite from Trade War Escalation The Canadian dollar, Mexican peso, and euro remained steady against the U.S. dollar on Tuesday, following a tumultuous Monday marked by a sharp rebound from multi-year lows. The market...
Asian Stocks

Asian Shares Surge as Trump Delays Tariffs on China, Mexico and Canada; US Futures Advance

Markets Rebound Amid Optimism Over US-China Negotiations Asian shares surged, and US futures saw positive momentum on Tuesday following President Donald Trump's announcement to delay tariffs on Mexico and Canada for a month while holding further trade discussions with China....
Donald Trump

Trump Signals Possible China Talks Amid Looming Tariff Deadline

With mere hours left before a 10% tariff on Chinese imports was set to take effect, President Donald Trump revealed on Monday that his administration is planning to engage in discussions with Beijing, raising the possibility of a last-minute reprieve....
China's Trade Slowdown in November Sparks Concerns Amid Imminent U.S. Trade Risks

Global Markets Plunge Following Trump’s Tariff Announcement on Canada, Mexico, and China

Stock Markets in Europe and Asia Tumble Amid Growing Trade War Fears Shares across European and Asian markets suffered significant losses on Monday following US President Donald Trump's announcement of sweeping tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China. Trump further stated...
US-China Chip

US-China Trade War Sparks New Investment Wave in Southeast Asia, but Risks Loom for Regional Stability

Southeast Asia's role as a collective middle-power bloc has never been more critical. Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto underscored this reality during a recent media conference with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim in Langkawi. “Only via unity among the ASEAN countries,...
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