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China’s Lauded Trade Dominance Not Positive as It Seems
Despite recording an all-time high trade surplus in 2025, significant weakness lurks behind the surface glitz.
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Foreign Investors Return a Hedged Verdict on China’s Economy
Slowed money flows into China show a marked wariness among foreign investors and businesspeople, but they remain prepared for improved prospects.
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Continued Cross-Border Hostility Risks Pushing Canada Into the Arms of the CCP
The United States should not want to create a hostile or compromised Canada, and Canada can’t afford to replace a democratic ally with a totalitarian one.
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China’s Aggressive Rhetoric Against Japan Doesn’t Align With Its Actual Military Strength
Part two: Chinese authorities may fear that an actual conflict could expose serious weaknesses in the military.
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How Tariffs Could Boost the US Economy and Fix the Trade Imbalance With China
Tariffs on foreign partners played a big role in China’s economic transformation and could be a big factor in the U.S. recovery.
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China’s Aggressive Rhetoric Against Japan Doesn’t Align With Its Actual Military Strength
Part one: Beijing has been ramping up rhetoric about a potential war with Japan in response to the Japanese prime minister’s remarks on Taiwan.
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China’s Pivot to the Global South Can Only Do So Much
Beijing has begun to consider a sharp pivot in its export strategy to the Global South. Such a move could help, but it cannot answer all China’s economic needs.
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China Was Never Singapore at Scale
The analogy was always partial, enticing, and ultimately misleading.
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China’s Lauded Trade Dominance Not Positive as It Seems
Despite recording an all-time high trade surplus in 2025, significant weakness lurks behind the surface glitz.
|
Foreign Investors Return a Hedged Verdict on China’s Economy
Slowed money flows into China show a marked wariness among foreign investors and businesspeople, but they remain prepared for improved prospects.
|
Continued Cross-Border Hostility Risks Pushing Canada Into the Arms of the CCP
The United States should not want to create a hostile or compromised Canada, and Canada can’t afford to replace a democratic ally with a totalitarian one.
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China’s Aggressive Rhetoric Against Japan Doesn’t Align With Its Actual Military Strength
Part two: Chinese authorities may fear that an actual conflict could expose serious weaknesses in the military.
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How Tariffs Could Boost the US Economy and Fix the Trade Imbalance With China
Tariffs on foreign partners played a big role in China’s economic transformation and could be a big factor in the U.S. recovery.
|
China’s Aggressive Rhetoric Against Japan Doesn’t Align With Its Actual Military Strength
Part one: Beijing has been ramping up rhetoric about a potential war with Japan in response to the Japanese prime minister’s remarks on Taiwan.
|
China’s Pivot to the Global South Can Only Do So Much
Beijing has begun to consider a sharp pivot in its export strategy to the Global South. Such a move could help, but it cannot answer all China’s economic needs.
|
China Was Never Singapore at Scale
The analogy was always partial, enticing, and ultimately misleading.
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