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China Leads Vietnam’s Electronics Component Imports, $33.5 Billion in 2025
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China and the U.S. Put Malaysia’s ASEAN-First Neutrality to the Test
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China–U.S. Rivalry: Singapore FM on ASEAN Pragmatic Non-Alignment
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The Grand Dream: China’s Stakes in Nicaragua’s Canal
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WEEK IN REVIEW: African Exporters Lobby U.S., While Eyeing Chinese Alternatives
Reuters reports that African exporters have embarked on a final effort to save the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), a trade pact that gives the continent duty-free access to the U.S. market. The act will expire at the end of the month. Delegations from five African manufacturing ...
China Defense Minister Slams ‘Hegemonic Logic’ at Beijing Forum
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Chinese and Philippine Ships Collide Near Shoal, Tensions Flare
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Why Chinese Companies Are Pouring Money Into Brazil
China’s economic ties with Brazil are booming, and 2024 saw a stunning 113% jump in Chinese investment, totaling $4.2 billion across 39 projects, the highest number ever, according to a new report by the Brazil-China Business Council.