TikTok Rushes to Stop Shutdown in Canada
The Canadian government has ordered TikTok to close its offices across the country. This decision, based on national security
July 15, 2025Section
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U.S. Sharpens Focus on Chinese Tech, Eyes New Tariffs for Drones and Solar
The US government has begun formal reviews that could add costly tariffs to imports of drones and a key solar...
July 15, 2025
China Says Economy Grew 5.2% in Q2 2025—But Data Shows Deep and Worsening Trouble
China’s National Bureau of Statistics announced that the country’s GDP grew 5.2% in the second quarter of 2025. State officials...
July 15, 2025
Japan’s Debt Warning: Rising Borrowing Costs Signal Trouble
Japan’s government debt hit a record 1,324 trillion yen ($9.46 trillion) by March 2025, reaching 234.9% of the country’s
July 14, 2025
China’s Export Spike Reveals Impact of U.S. Tariff Pause
China’s exports grew 5.8% in June 2025 compared to last year, reaching $325.2 billion. Sales to the United States soared
July 14, 2025
Europe and Japan Challenge U.S. Space Dominance with New Satellite Plan
Japan and the European Union have agreed to build their own network of satellites. They want to stop relying on...
July 14, 2025
Between Ballots and Bullets: India’s Illiberal Drift During Modi’s Current Term
(Analysis) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has cultivated a formidable global image as a visionary leader of the “world’s largest democracy.”
July 12, 2025
Starlink’s India Approval Signals a New Phase in Telecom Competition
India has approved Starlink, Elon Musk’s satellite internet company, to offer services nationwide for five years
July 11, 2025
China Drops Tariffs on Africa: Will Trade Flows Really Change?
Official data from China’s General Administration of Customs and the Forum on China–Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) confirm
July 10, 2025