US Tariffs Strain Household Budgets Amid Rising Inflation
Rising US tariffs are driving up living costs, squeezing American families amid persistent inflation, experts warn.
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China’s H1 Economic Momentum Sets Stage for Growth-Focused H2 2025
China’s H1 2025 economic performance shows resilience in manufacturing and green energy. H2 priorities focus on tech innovation and rural revitalization to sustain growth.
China Unveils Innovative Fiscal Policies to Boost Economy
China announces new fiscal measures to stimulate domestic consumption and investment, aiming to drive high-quality economic growth, Finance Minister Lan Fo’an stated.
OECD Urges Multilateral Trade Solutions Amid Global Challenges
OECD highlights multilateral cooperation as key to tackling unfair trade practices, emphasizing a rules-based global system in recent policy discussions.
Global South Emerges as Engine of Development Innovation
The Global South transitions from periphery to central role in global development through context-driven innovation in health, climate resilience, and digital transformation.
China Launches Groundbreaking Reforms to Boost Market Efficiency
China initiates a two-year pilot program in 10 regions to reform production factor allocation, targeting traditional and emerging sectors for economic growth.
US Firms Optimistic on China’s Market Openness, Survey Shows
41% of US firms express confidence in China’s market openness, doubling last year’s figure, per AmCham Shanghai’s 2025 business survey.
China’s Global Governance Initiative Gains Momentum at SCO+ Summit
China’s Global Governance Initiative gains global traction at SCO+ meeting, promoting sovereign equality and multilateral cooperation amid shifting world dynamics.
China-Switzerland Ties: 75 Years of Innovation & Green Growth
China and Switzerland mark 75 years of diplomatic relations with focus on AI innovation, green technology partnerships, and deepening economic collaboration.
Hainan Welcomes First Students at Sino-Swiss Tourism University
Sanya’s new Sino-Swiss tourism university opens doors, combining Swiss hospitality expertise with Hainan’s free trade port ambitions.
China’s Fashion Boom: Inclusivity Drives $420B Market Growth
China’s fashion market is projected to hit $420 billion by 2025, driven by inclusivity and cultural innovation, as showcased at Beijing’s Autumn Fashion Week.
Hainan Free Trade Port Aims to Redefine Global Trade Dynamics
China’s Hainan Free Trade Port enters critical phase, aiming to combine global best practices in trade innovation and economic openness.
China’s Industrial Economy Surges: 5G, AI Drive Growth Under Five-Year Plan
China’s industrial economy shows robust growth with 5G expansion and AI-driven manufacturing under the 14th Five-Year Plan, contributing 30% to global sector growth.
China’s Investment Potential Shines at Global Trade Fair
Vice Commerce Minister Ling Ji highlights China’s development potential at trade fair, emphasizing market size and tech innovation as key draws for global investors.
China’s Outward Investment Hits $192.2B in 2024, Up 8.4%
China’s outward direct investment surged 8.4% to $192.2B in 2024, maintaining its global top-three position with $3.14T stock, per official data.
China’s Foreign Trade Grows 3.5% Amid Shifting Global Ties
China’s foreign trade rises 3.5% in first eight months, with ASEAN as top partner and high-tech exports driving growth. Belt and Road trade accounts for over half of total.
Why Advanced Economies’ Long-Term Bonds Face Rising Risk Repricing
Rising long-term bond yields in advanced economies signal deeper structural shifts as markets reassess fiscal risks and debt sustainability in a changing global landscape.
Iran Backs China’s Global Governance Plan Amid Rising Ties
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian endorses China’s Global Governance Initiative, signaling deeper Sino-Iranian collaboration on international reforms.
Gold Hits Record High as Fed Rate Bets, Dollar Weakness Fuel Rally
Gold prices surged to a record high amid expectations of US rate cuts, a weaker dollar, and concerns over central bank independence. Analysts predict further gains as investors seek safe havens.
Fed’s ‘Independence’: A Closer Look at Wall Street Ties
Examining the US Federal Reserve’s structural ties to Wall Street and the implications of its ‘independence’ on global economic policies.