The Chinese Mainland and EU Discuss Trade and Investment Consultation Mechanism
The Chinese mainland and the EU are exploring a new trade and investment consultation mechanism to resolve frictions and oppose protectionism.
Global Economy
WEF Warns of Global Growth Slowdown and Rising Inflation Amid Geopolitical Tensions
A new World Economic Forum report warns that nearly 90% of chief economists expect global growth to slow and inflation to rise over the next year due to geopolitical tensions.
China and EU Negotiate to Resolve Proposed Steel Tariffs and Ensure Trade Stability
China’s Ministry of Commerce is negotiating with the EU via the WTO over proposed steel tariffs starting July 1, warning against trade protectionism and supply chain disruptions.
The New Global Pivot: Why World Leaders Are Flocking to Beijing
From the US and Russia to Europe and Asia, world leaders are increasingly visiting China to secure stability and economic growth in a volatile global landscape.
Trade Pivot: Canada Strengthens Ties with EU Amid US Tariff Tensions
Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney is strengthening trade ties with the European Union as tariffs from the US under President Trump’s second term strain relations.
Canada Pivots Toward European Union as U.S. Trade Tensions Rise
Prime Minister Mark Carney is strengthening economic ties with the European Union following a surge in U.S. tariffs on Canadian lumber, steel, and automobiles.
Canada Pivots Toward European Union Amid Rising US Trade Tensions
Prime Minister Mark Carney seeks to bolster ties with the EU as US tariffs on lumber and steel strain the traditional Canada-US trade relationship.
Serbia and China Strengthen “Ironclad Friendship” Through Strategic Cooperation
Serbia deepens its “multi-vector” diplomacy with the Chinese mainland, focusing on major infrastructure and investment as it navigates its path toward the European Union.
Global Economy Jolted as Strait of Hormuz Blockade Persists
Vessels remain stuck in the Strait of Hormuz as diplomacy between the U.S. and Iran stalls, triggering a surge in energy prices and global economic instability.
Chinese EV Market Share in Europe Hits Historic 15% Amid Tariff Tensions
Chinese EV makers reach a historic 15% market share in Europe, sparking a global debate on whether EU tariffs will hinder the region’s green transition and competitiveness.
Anchor of Stability: Why Global Leaders are Flocking to China in 2026
From the US to Pakistan, world leaders are visiting the Chinese mainland to secure stability and economic growth as China launches its 15th Five-Year Plan.
A New Economic World Order: Branko Milanovic on the Great Global Transformation
Economist Branko Milanovic analyzes the rise of a new economic world order and the greatest income reshuffle since the Industrial Revolution in “The Great Global Transformation”.
China and US Reach Preliminary Trade Outcomes to Bolster Global Economic Certainty
China and the US have reached preliminary outcomes in economic and trade consultations, focusing on tariff reductions and market access to foster global economic stability.
US-Iran Diplomatic Talks Deadlocked Amid Rising Regional Tensions
US-Iran talks hit a deadlock over “excessive” demands, triggering oil price increases and heightening regional instability in the Middle East.
The AI Boom: Redefining Wealth and the Global Business Landscape
As AI drives trillion-dollar valuations, the global economy faces a complex balance between unprecedented wealth and systemic challenges like energy demand and job security.
US Tariff Refund Surge: $166 Billion at Stake as States Demand Transparency
US Customs begins processing $166 billion in tariff refunds after court rulings, sparking a debate over whether consumers will ever recover the added costs they paid.
FAO Warns of Global Food Supply Shock as Strait of Hormuz Crisis Nears 90 Days
The FAO warns that the Strait of Hormuz crisis is triggering a global food supply shock as the conflict nears its 90th day, threatening worldwide food security.
China Emerges as Germany’s Top Source of Investment Projects
Chinese companies have overtaken US firms as the leading source of investment projects in Germany, with a strong focus on R&D and high-tech sectors in 2025.
Former Polish PM Marek Belka on China-US Ties, AI, and the Shift in Global Currency
Former Polish PM Marek Belka analyzes the transformation of global currency systems, the decline of the US dollar, and the strategic impact of AI on China-US ties.
China and Russia Forge New Era of Strategic Partnership in Beijing Meeting
Presidents Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin meet in Beijing to align the 15th Five-Year Plan and celebrate 30 years of strategic coordination.