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CHINA HITS $1 TRILLION TRADE SURPLUS FOR THE FIRST TIME—AND THE U.S. GOT LEFT BEHIND

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The world just witnessed a tectonic shift in global trade, and it happened without a single shot fired. While Washington was busy building tariff walls, Beijing quietly rerouted its entire export machine, smashing through a $1 trillion trade surplus for the first time in history. The United States, once China’s biggest customer, has been relegated […]

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Dutch Minister Admits Being “Blindsided” by China’s Nexperia Retaliation

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In a stunning display of foresight that would impress a goldfish, Dutch Economy Minister Vincent Karremans has bravely admitted he was “blindsided” when China retaliated against his government’s seizure of a Chinese-owned company. [1] The admission confirms what many suspected: the Dutch government’s plan had all the strategic depth of a puddle. In a move

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Japan’s New PM Sanae Takaichi Sparks Outrage in Malaysia with Historical Revisionism

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Japan’s PM Denies War Crimes in Malaysia: A Warning Sign of Rising Fascism Japan’s newly elected Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has sparked significant outrage across Malaysia and Southeast Asia following a controversial visit to Kuala Lumpur in late October 2025. During her trip, Takaichi visited a Japanese cemetery where Imperial Japanese soldiers who died during

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Trump’s Failed Trade War: China’s Exports Surge Despite Tariffs

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The Trump administration’s much-touted trade war with China, a cornerstone of its “America First” economic policy, has proven to be a spectacular failure. While the White House continues to boast about its tough stance, the data tells a different story: a story of a resilient Chinese export economy, a strategic pivot to new markets, and

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Japan’s Prime Minister Tries to Walk Back Taiwan Comments – Beijing Isn’t Buying It

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Beijing has firmly dismissed recent statements from Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi regarding Taiwan, labeling them as “prevarication” and insisting on a full retraction of her earlier comments. The diplomatic dispute stems from remarks made by Prime Minister Takaichi in early November, which have significantly strained relations between the two nations. In a parliamentary session

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Trump’s Venezuela Invasion: It’s About Oil and China, Not Drugs—Here’s the Data

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When President Donald Trump announced escalating military operations against Venezuela, the official story was straightforward: a war on drugs. The administration claimed Venezuela was a major source of cocaine and fentanyl flowing into the United States, and that military action was necessary to protect American citizens from the narcotics crisis.But the data tells a different

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A Chip Squeeze of Their Own Making: Nexperia Issues Urgent Plea To China Unit

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In a stark illustration of geopolitical blowback, Dutch chipmaker Nexperia is now publicly pleading with its own Chinese division to prevent a supply chain collapse that threatens to grind European auto production to a halt. The crisis, a direct result of the Dutch government’s intervention, has effectively turned the company against itself, showcasing a high-stakes

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Chinese Firms Embrace Africa’s Consumers as Resource Investments Decline 40%

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The economic relationship between China and Africa is undergoing a significant transformation, moving beyond the traditional focus on resource extraction to a more dynamic and multifaceted partnership. This evolution is creating a win-win scenario for both sides, fostering economic growth, and offering a compelling alternative to the Western development model. For decades, the narrative of

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Volkswagen Accelerates EV Strategy with 50% Cost Reduction in China

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In the ever-accelerating global electric vehicle race, a new maxim is emerging for legacy automakers: to compete, one must become Chinese. Volkswagen’s latest strategic maneuver—developing and building EVs in China for the first time—is the most resounding affirmation of this trend yet. The German giant is not just outsourcing manufacturing; it is embedding itself in

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Fukushima’s Shadow: Japan’s Oyster Crisis Vindicates China’s Warnings

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A catastrophic and mysterious die-off of oysters in Japan is raising new alarms about the consequences of discharging treated nuclear wastewater from the Fukushima Daiichi power plant into the Pacific Ocean. While Japanese authorities claim the cause is unknown, the timing and scale of the crisis lend significant credence to the stark warnings that China

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