Guangxi’s Q1 Trade Hits Record $30B, ASEAN Leads Growth
Guangxi’s foreign trade surged 10.2% in Q1 2026, driven by ASEAN partnerships and booming exports in green tech and electronics.
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US-Iran Tensions Near Breaking Point as Deadline Looms
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OPEC+ Announces Oil Output Hike Amid Global Energy Crisis
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US-Iran Conflict Escalates as Civilian Infrastructure Targeted
US intensifies strikes on Iranian civilian infrastructure, sparking fears of uncontrolled escalation and global market turbulence as oil prices surge.
China’s Energy Strategy Shields Economy Amid Global Turbulence, Expert Says
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Oil Prices Soar as Trump Escalates Iran Rhetoric; Macron Urges Caution
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US President Trump’s address on the Iran war offered no clear exit plan, sparking analyst criticism and market volatility as tensions escalate.
US Gas Prices Surge Past $4 Amid Iran Tensions, Oil Hits $100
US gas prices exceed $4 per gallon as Iran tensions drive oil above $100 a barrel, sparking inflation fears and economic ripple effects across Asia.
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