Bessent Teases ‘Substantial’ Tariff Moves to Bring Down Food Prices
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the Trump administration is poised to reveal “substantial” tariff actions in the coming days. Bessent, appearing on “Fox and...
Taiwan Wants to Deepen Ties With Israel, Foreign Minister Says
Taiwan wants to deepen its ties with Israel because of its support for the island nation, the country’s foreign minister said on Nov. 12....
US sanctions firms from China to India over Iranian weapons
The US sanctioned dozens of firms and people supporting Iran’s ballistic missile and drone manufacturing industry across countries in Asia and the Middle East...
China dominates global patent race with record filings
China submitted the highest number of patent applications in 2024, leading global intellectual property activity, a new report shows. Advertisement A total of 1.8...
Xi’s VEU Trap: Rare-Earths, Intimidation, and a Failing Fist Diplomacy
China Insights delivers sharp, data-driven analysis of China’s politics, economy, and society. We connect the dots behind breaking headlines — from Beijing’s power shifts...
‘War of tomorrow will begin in space,’ Macron says, singling out Russia
Modern conflicts are already being fought in space and the next wars will begin there, French President Emmanuel Macron said Wednesday, singling out the...
Italy plans tax on low-value parcels, targeting China’s Shein and Temu
Italy is working to adopt a tax on low-value postal packages from non-European countries, senior politicians said, as part of measures to protect its...
Ukraine ministers resign over US$100 million energy corruption scandal
Ukraine’s energy and justice ministers offered their resignations on Wednesday, shortly after President Volodymyr Zelensky said both should go over their alleged involvement in...
Putin Strikes China Hard! 217 Chinese Car Dealerships Shut, Exports to Russia Plunge 58%
Starting January 1, 2025, Russia will increase the import tariff on cars from 20 percent to 38 percent, raising Chinese car customs clearance fees...