The U. S. president announced he would speak with Taiwan’s leader, a first for any American chief executive. This move could strain U. S. –China ties and trigger more military drills near the island. Taiwan welcomed the idea, but no time was set. China warned that such a call would send “wrong sign
China’s relationship with Iran isn’t just about oil deals or trade—it’s a complex game where Beijing uses Tehran as a pawn in its bigger strategy. While China pretends to play peacekeeper, it quietly fuels Iran’s military and crackdowns. Reports show China has supplied Iran’s Revolutionary Guards wi
Argentina is about to pick a company to manage the Paraná River for 25 years, a deal worth up to $10 billion. This waterway is key for moving most of the country’s farm goods to global markets. The race is tight between two groups: one led by Jan De Nul from Belgium, which already runs the river, an
The Group of Seven finance leaders recently turned their focus toward China’s large‑scale export activity, using data from the International Monetary Fund to highlight how this strategy may be harming other economies. The meeting’s agenda included a discussion on global trade imbalances, with off
U. S. senators from both main parties plan to introduce a new bill this week. The goal? To make American AI and technology more attractive to friendly governments overseas. Their idea is simple: set up a new team inside the State Department. This team would handle funding and paperwork so allies can
Vladimir Putin recently spoke about the growing bond between Russia and China ahead of a key meeting with China’s leader. He called their relationship the strongest it’s ever been, built on shared trust and mutual goals. The two nations plan to work together on issues that matter most to them—like p
"The world’s bond markets are tightening, pushing borrowing costs higher and sparking worries about a possible slowdown. In Paris, finance leaders from the G7 will discuss how the war in Iran could shake economies further. They are urged to act quickly to keep oil flows steady and limit damage
Leaders from seven major economies meet in Paris this week to talk about why global money isn’t flowing fairly. The two-day chat starts after a flashy meeting between the U. S. and China wrapped up with more handshakes than real deals. Trade fights and raw material grabber are still stealing the sho
Russia and China’s relationship keeps growing in ways that go far beyond oil and trade. Officials in Moscow highlight education and technology as key parts of their partnership. This goes against the idea that the two countries only work together because of pressure from the West. Their cooperation
President Lai Ching‑te recently told a celebration in Taipei that the phrase “Taiwan independence” simply means the island is not part of China and that its people alone should decide what happens next. He repeated a stance his party has held since 1999: Taiwan is already a sovereign state called
