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BALL GAME? TOP VENEZUELAN OFFICIAL TURNS STATE’S EVIDENCE ON VOTING MACHINES AND DRUG WAR

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✍️ A former Venezuelan general, Hugo Carvajal Barrios, has made a confession from federal prison, validating President Trump's stance on the Nicolás Maduro regime and revealing state-sponsored criminal enterprise.

👉 Hugo Carvajal Barrios, a former three-star Venezuelan general, has made a confession from federal prison 👉 He validates President Trump's stance on the Nicolás Maduro regime 👉 Carvajal reveals the Venezuelan regime operates as a state-sponsored criminal enterprise 👉 He confirms Smartmatic was created as an electoral tool for the regime 👉 The general's confession provides critical evidence for the Trump administration's national security action against Venezuela and alleged drug boats

-- #PatriceJohnson #HugoCarvajalBarrios #PatrickColbeck #DonaldTrump #ChuckSchumer #LeonPanetta #Xi #Venezuela #Michigan #Colombia #Lebanon #China #Lima #Peru #politics

MACRON BEGINS CHINA VISIT WITH EU TRADE TIES AND UKRAINE WAR HIGH ON THE AGENDA

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✍️ French President Emmanuel Macron has started a three-day visit to China, where he will discuss trade and the Ukraine war.

👉 Macron's four-day visit to China includes a trip to Chengdu 👉 He will discuss trade and the Ukraine war with Chinese leaders 👉 Macron's visit aims to strengthen bilateral ties between France and China

-- #EmmanuelMacron #WangYi #Xi #Beijing #Chengdu #France #China #world

SOYBEANS HIGHER TO START TUESDAY TRADE

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✍️ Soybean futures are showing gains on Tuesday, with contracts up 2-3 cents, while cash bean prices are down 1.5 cents.

👉 Soybean futures are up 2-3 cents on Tuesday 👉 Cash bean prices are down 1.5 cents 👉 USDA reported a private export sale of 123,000 MT of soybeans to China 👉 Ag Secretary Rollins expects a deal regarding the 12 MMT soybean commitments soon 👉 Export inspections data showed a significant drop in soybean exports

-- #Rollins #Trump #Xi #China #Brazil #Argentina #Bangladesh #Taiwan #business

U.S. SUES SEN. JIM JUSTICE, WIFE FOR $5.1 MILLION IN UNPAID TAXES DATING TO 2009 AS LEGAL WOES MOUNT

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✍️ West Virginia Governor Jim Justice and his wife are being sued by the US government for $5.1 million in unpaid federal income taxes, penalties, and interest dating back to 2009.

👉 West Virginia Governor Jim Justice and his wife are being sued by the US government for $5.1 million in unpaid federal income taxes, penalties, and interest. 👉 The lawsuit alleges that Justice and his wife neglected or refused to pay the assessments despite notice and demand. 👉 The amount owed to the Internal Revenue Service as of August 4 is $5,164,739.75.

-- #JimJustice #CathyL.Justice #JamesC.Justice,II #JoeManchin #MarkKelly #LetitiaJames #Xi #WestVirginia #Charleston #Beckley #Tennessee #politics

IRAN, CHINA TO MARK 55 YEARS OF DIPLOMATIC TIES

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✍️ Iran and China are strengthening their long-standing partnership, with a series of events planned to mark the 55th anniversary of their diplomatic ties.

👉 The 55th anniversary of Iran-China diplomatic ties is approaching 👉 Tehran and Beijing are planning a series of events to mark the milestone 👉 The partnership aims to deepen cooperation in politics, trade, culture, and regional affairs 👉 China sees Iran as a key partner in West Asia under the Belt and Road Initiative 👉 Iran aims to strengthen its ties with China to shape a fairer international order

-- #RahmaniFazli #MiaoDeyu #Xi #Beijing #Tehran #WestAsia #politics

MAINLAND POLICE OFFER CASH REWARDS FOR TIPS ON TAIWAN’S ‘TERRIBLE’ INFLUENCERS

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✍️ Mainland Chinese police are offering a cash reward for tips on possible crime-related behavior by two Taiwanese online influencers who are accused of spreading separatist remarks and supporting Taiwan's independence.

👉 Two Taiwanese online influencers accused of spreading separatist remarks and supporting Taiwan's independence 👉 Cash reward of 50,000 to 250,000 yuan offered for tips on their possible illegal activities 👉 Police claim that the two have been publishing and spreading separatist remarks 👉 Wen and Chen have been accused of bullying and persecuting mainland spouses in Taiwan

-- #WenZiyu #ChenBoyuan #ChenBinhua #Xi #Fujianprovince #Taiwan #US #politics

TRUMP 'SHUTS OFF' DEADLY FENTANYL PIPELINE BY SECURING 'HISTORIC' DEAL WITH CHINA: PATEL

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✍️ FBI Director Kash Patel announced that the US and China have reached an agreement to stop the production of fentanyl precursors, which will help to reduce the flow of the deadly drug into the US.

👉 FBI Director Kash Patel traveled to Beijing to finalize a deal with China to end the fentanyl production pipeline 👉 The Chinese government agreed to stop the production of fentanyl precursors 👉 The FBI has seized 1,900 kilograms of fentanyl so far this year, a 31% increase compared to the same time frame last year 👉 The agreement is expected to save tens of thousands of lives

-- #KashPatel #KarolineLeavitt #Xi #Beijing #China #UnitedStates #politics

CHINA SHARPENS ITS LANGUAGE ON TAIWAN AS PART OF ‘LONGER-TERM’ STRATEGY

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✍️ China has escalated its approach to Taiwan, releasing statements and photos that signal a more aggressive stance on reunification.

👉 China has released a series of statements and photos that signal a more aggressive stance on reunification with Taiwan. 👉 The statements outline how Taiwan would be governed under Chinese rule, including the use of vetted pro-China 'patriots' in a 'one country two systems' regime. 👉 China has also released ultra-high-definition satellite photos of Taiwan's tourist spots and economic centers, captioned 'across the strait, under one sky'. 👉 Analysts say the move is designed to belittle Taiwan's international standing and eliminate its sovereignty.

-- #TsaiMing-yen #GuoJiakun #BonnieGlaser #WangTing-yu #ZhangXiaogang #RaymondKuo #SongBo #Xi #Taiwan #China #HongKong #Macau #Germany #Beijing #Taipei #HsinchuSciencePark #Alishanmountainrange #SunMoonLake #politics

US-CHINA BUSINESS COUNCIL ON TRADE TRUE

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✍️ The president of the U.S.-China Business Council, Sean Stein, says commercial engagement between American and Chinese companies is increasing after the Trump-Xi meeting.

👉 Commercial engagement between American and Chinese companies is increasing 👉 Sean Stein, president of the U.S.-China Business Council, spoke with Bloomberg's Stephen Engle 👉 Discussion centered on whether commercial ties are showing signs of recovery

-- #SeanStein #StephenEngle #Trump #Xi #Shanghai #China #business

HOW TRUMP’S TARIFFS CRASHED THE CRYPTO MARKET — WHAT IT MEANS FOR YOU

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✍️ President Trump's threat to impose a 100% tariff on imports from China led to a devastating plunge in cryptocurrency value, causing billions of dollars in losses.

👉 President Trump's threat to impose a 100% tariff on imports from China led to a devastating plunge in cryptocurrency value 👉 The market saw a loss of $19.13 billion 👉 Many crypto traders were leveraged, which exacerbated the losses 👉 The market capitalization of cryptocurrencies dropped from $4.1 trillion to $3.6 trillion 👉 The market began recovering just days after the crash

-- #DonaldTrump #JohnPaton #NicPuckrin #Xi #China #America #technology

NORTH KOREA SLAMS DENUCLEARIZATION AS 'PIPE DREAM'

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✍️ South Korean President Lee and Chinese President Xi are set to hold their first summit talks on the sidelines of the APEC summit, with denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula on the agenda.

👉 South Korean President Lee and Chinese President Xi to hold first summit talks 👉 Denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula on the agenda 👉 North Korea criticizes South Korea for seeking to raise the issue 👉 Vice Foreign Minister Pak Myong-ho calls denuclearization a 'pipe dream'

-- #Lee #Xi #PakMyong-ho #Gyeongju #SouthKorea #politics

SOYBEANS RALLY EXTENDS TO THURSDAY, AS TRADERS FACTOR IN CHINESE BUYING

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✍️ Soybean prices had a volatile session following the China-US meeting, with contracts closing with 10-14 cent gains in the nearbys.

👉 Soybean prices had a volatile session following the China-US meeting 👉 Contracts closed with 10-14 cent gains in the nearbys 👉 CmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was 13 3/4 cents higher at $10.26 1/4 👉 Soybean futures were up $2.10 to $6.90 👉 Soy Oil futures 20-52 points lower

-- #AustinSchroeder #SecretaryBessent #Trump #Xi #business

COTTON GAINS PUSHING TO WEDNESDAY’S MIDDAY

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✍️ Cotton futures are trading with a 60-65 point gain across most contracts, while crude oil futures are up 44 cents per barrel. The US dollar index is also up.

👉 Cotton futures are trading with a 60-65 point gain across most contracts 👉 Crude oil futures are up 44 cents per barrel 👉 US dollar index is up $0.057 to $98.510 👉 Optimism ahead of the Trump-Xi meeting in South Korea 👉 Tuesday online auction from The Seam showed 3,401 bales sold with an average price of 61.63 cents per pound

-- #AustinSchroeder #Trump #Xi #SouthKorea #Brazil #WestAfrica #US #business

TRUMP SHOULD ‘HOLD THE LINE’ AND BLOCK AI CHIPS FROM CHINESE MARKET, EX-AMBASSADOR SAYS

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✍️ Former US Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns discusses the significance of the Trump-Xi meeting.

-- #GeoffBennett #NicholasBurns #Trump #Xi #China #US #politics

TRUMP-XI AGREEMENT A ‘FRAGILE TRUCE,’ FORMER DEPUTY NATIONAL SECURITY ADVISOR SAYS

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✍️ Matt Pottinger, former deputy national security adviser, shares his perspective on the Trump-Xi meeting.

-- #MattPottinger #AmnaNawaz #Xi #Trump #Washington #China #politics

STABLE GENIUS THREATENS NUCLEAR ARMAGEDDON BASED ON VOICES IN HIS HEAD

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✍️ US President Donald Trump has announced that the US will resume nuclear testing, citing the actions of Russia and China.

👉 Trump has announced that the US will resume nuclear testing 👉 The US has not tested a nuclear weapon since 1992 👉 Trump has cited the actions of Russia and China as the reason for his decision 👉 The move is seen as a reversal of the country's long-standing policy of not conducting nuclear tests

-- #DonaldTrump #VladimirPutin #Xi #politics

US WILL RESUME NUCLEAR WEAPONS TESTING AFTER 30 YEARS: TRUMP

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✍️ US President Trump announces plans to test US nuclear arsenal on an equal basis with other nuclear powers, sparking concerns from Russia and China.

👉 Trump announces plans to test US nuclear arsenal on an equal basis with other nuclear powers 👉 Russia and China express concerns over the move 👉 No nuclear power has carried out explosive testing in over 25 years, except for North Korea

-- #Trump #Xi #Trump #SouthKorea #Busan #Russia #China #world

CHINA’S NEXT 5-YEAR PLAN AIMS TO NARROW NUCLEAR GAP WITH US AND RUSSIA: ANALYSTS

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✍️ China plans to expand and modernize its nuclear arsenal to narrow the gap with the US and Russia, according to analysts.

👉 China plans to strengthen its strategic deterrence capabilities 👉 The goal is to safeguard global strategic balance and stability 👉 This is the first time a Chinese government document has explicitly linked a nuclear build-up to maintaining a global strategic balance and stability

-- #Xi #world

STOCKS RALLY ON US-CHINA PRELIMINARY TRADE AGREEMENT

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✍️ US stocks rallied after US and Chinese negotiators reached a tentative trade agreement, with the S&P 500 Index up +0.87%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index up +0.52%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index up +1.32%

👉 US and Chinese negotiators reached a tentative trade agreement 👉 The US threat of a 100% tariff on US imports from China starting November 1 is 'effectively off the table' 👉 Progress made on shipping fees, rare earth metals, and fentanyl 👉 The markets are focused on earnings results as the Q3 earnings season continues

-- #Bessent #Trump #Xi #Powell #Reagan #Waller #Warsh #Hassett #Bowman #Rieder #Malaysia #SouthKorea #Canada #Ontario #UnitedStates #business

FROM CHINA TO CAMBODIA: PANTHER DENIM’S BIG LEAP IN MANUFACTURING

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✍️ Panther Denim, a Chinese denim giant, is expanding its manufacturing hub to Cambodia, despite global trade upheaval and tariffs on Cambodian exports to the US.

👉 Panther Denim is establishing a fully-owned factory in Cambodia 👉 The factory is designed with a focus on renewable energy, recycling, and a closed-loop waste system 👉 The company aims to increase capacity to similar levels as its China factory by the end of 2026 👉 Panther Denim believes its expansion will help mitigate risk by offering a more diversified and resilient sourcing option for brands

-- #TimHuesemann #Xi #Trump #China #Cambodia #PhnomPenh #Vietnam #US #business

CHINESE WATCHING US MOVED MORE BY POLICY, EVENTS THAN ENTRENCHED IDEOLOGY: PAPER

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✍️ A new study suggests that Chinese public opinion on the US is more influenced by political changes and policy signals than entrenched anti-American ideology.

👉 The study analyzed public opinion in China before and after the 2020 and 2024 US presidential elections. 👉 The research found that Chinese public confidence in withstanding US economic pressure increased after Donald Trump won the election in 2024. 👉 The study challenges the notion of entrenched anti-Americanism in China, instead suggesting that the public closely watches and responds to Washington's political signals.

-- #DonaldTrump #Xi #China #UnitedStates #politics

BITCOIN TOPS $113K, SOL, ADA, ETH JUMP AS US–CHINA TRADE PROGRESS LIFTS RISK APPETITE

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✍️ Bitcoin surged above $113,000 as US-China trade talks showed signs of progress, easing fears of another tariff spiral.

👉 US-China trade talks showed signs of progress 👉 Top negotiators reached a 'preliminary consensus' on several contentious issues 👉 US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said President Trump's threat of 100% tariffs on Chinese goods is 'effectively off the table' 👉 Risk sentiment across global markets improved 👉 Bitcoin surged above $113,000

-- #ScottBessent #DonaldTrump #Xi #Malaysia #technology

STANDARD CHARTERED SAYS THIS COULD BE THE WEEK EVERYTHING CHANGES FOR BITCOIN | US CRYPTO NEWS

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✍️ Standard Chartered's Head of Digital Assets Research, Geoff Kendrick, believes that this week could be a turning point for Bitcoin, with a potential breakthrough in US-China trade relations and a Fed rate cut, leading to increased confidence in global trade stability and a rebound in Bitcoin's correlation to risk appetite.

👉 US-China trade relations may be on the verge of a breakthrough 👉 The Fed is expected to deliver a 25 basis-point rate cut 👉 Bitcoin's correlation to risk appetite is rebounding 👉 The USD-CNH pair has fallen to near year-to-date lows 👉 China is expected to suspend rare earth export controls for a year 👉 Washington is expected to drop its threatened 100% tariffs

-- #GeoffKendrick #Bessent #Trump #Xi #Powell #MarioNawfal #US #China #Korea #technology

MORNING MINUTE: CRYPTO RIPS ON US CHINA TRADE DEAL HOPES

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✍️ The article discusses the surge in cryptocurrency prices due to hopes of a trade deal between the US and China, with Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana seeing significant gains.

👉 US and China reportedly reached 'substantial progress' toward a new trade framework 👉 Cryptocurrencies surged 3-5% on trade deal hopes, with Bitcoin at $115,500 👉 Rumble partnered with Tether to accept crypto tips for creators 👉 Pump Fun acquired Padre and announced a snapshot for token holders 👉 MegaETH released tokenomics and KPIs ahead of its public ICO

-- #TylerWarner #Trump #Xi #MikeSelig #ReidHoffman #US #China #Canada #technology

TRUMP TRIES TO ASSURE ASIAN NATIONS HIT BY U.S. TARIFFS AMID PROGRESS ON CHINA TRADE DEAL

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✍️ Trump shifts focus to Asia deals amid controversies at home, with a trade deal with China nearing completion.

👉 Trump shifts focus to Asia deals amid controversies at home 👉 Treasury Secretary Bessent announces nearing completion of trade deal with China 👉 Trade deal to be finalized ahead of Trump's meeting with Chinese President Xi

-- #Trump #Bessent #Xi #JohnYang #JonathanCzin #Asia #China #politics

CHINA’S XI LAUNCHES LARGEST CRACKDOWN ON COUNTRY’S CHRISTIANS IN YEARS

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✍️ China's President Xi has launched a major crackdown on the country's Christians ahead of Trump's visit next week.

👉 China's President Xi has launched a major crackdown on the country's Christians 👉 Tens of millions of Christians in China 👉 Prominent underground church pastor and 20 others arrested

-- #Xi #Trump #NickSchifrin #China #Beijing #world

SMART TRADERS ARE BUYING AHEAD OF TRUMP–XI MEETING

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✍️ The article discusses the potential impact of a meeting between Trump and Xi on the crypto market, citing a potential reset after weeks of tariff brinkmanship and fresh export controls.

👉 Trump and Xi will meet on October 30 on the sidelines of the APEC leaders' summit in South Korea 👉 The meeting could lead to a reduction in uncertainty and a calming of the dollar 👉 Smart traders are piling into the market ahead of the meeting 👉 One trader has a 100% win rate and a total realized profit of over $15.4 million

-- #Trump #Xi #JimCramer #CoinbaseCEO #SouthKorea #AbuDhabi #technology

ASIA MORNING BRIEFING: BTC, ETH MARKETS STEADY AS TRADERS AWAIT CPI AND CHINA-U.S. DE-ESCALATION SIGNS

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✍️ Crypto markets are in a holding pattern ahead of Friday's CPI report, with Bitcoin and Ether trading slightly higher but still down on the week.

👉 Bitcoin and Ether are trading slightly higher but still down on the week 👉 CPI report is expected to have a significant impact on policy expectations and risk sentiment 👉 Analysts at QCP Capital believe that a softer print could support Bitcoin's upside and improve liquidity expectations 👉 Polymarket traders assign a 77% probability that Washington and Beijing will reach a tariff agreement by November 10

-- #Trump #Xi #QCPCapital #Asia #Washington #Beijing #technology

CRYPTO PRICES TODAY (OCT. 24): BTC, ETH, XRP RECOVER AS WHITE HOUSE CONFIRMS TRUMP-XI MEETING

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✍️ The crypto market cap rose 1.7% to $3.8 trillion as Bitcoin regained $111,000 and Ethereum neared $4,000, following a confirmation of a Trump-Xi meeting and a pardon of Binance founder CZ.

👉 Crypto market cap rose 1.7% to $3.8 trillion 👉 Bitcoin traded at $111,353, up 2.1% in the last 24 hours 👉 Ethereum rose 3.1% to $3,948 👉 Trump-Xi meeting confirmed, easing trade war fears 👉 Pardon of Binance founder CZ seen as a 'pro-crypto signal' 👉 Traders await U.S. CPI data release for next market direction

-- #Trump #Xi #CZ(ChangpengZhao) #SouthKorea #UnitedStates #technology

MEET THE CEO OF CHINA'S VERSION OF NVIDIA, WHO'S HAD A GREAT WEEK IN THE STOCK MARKET

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✍️ Chen Tianshi, the founder and CEO of Cambricon Technologies, has become the first MVP in First Trade history, with his net worth increasing by $2.4 billion to $24.1 billion.

👉 Chen Tianshi is the founder and CEO of Cambricon Technologies 👉 Cambricon Technologies has seen a 14-fold revenue spike in its quarterly earnings report 👉 China's push to manufacture semiconductor chips domestically has benefited Cambricon and Chen 👉 Chen's net worth has increased by $2.4 billion to $24.1 billion 👉 He is now the 94th-richest person in the world

-- #ChenTianshi #Xi #Trump #business

ALBANESE’S CRITICAL MINERALS DEAL ISN’T GOOD ECONOMICS – BUT IN TRUMP AND XI’S NEW WORLD, BARGAINING CHIPS MATTER

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✍️ Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has struck a deal with US President Donald Trump to develop critical minerals projects in Australia, which will never be commercially viable, but has significant strategic value.

👉 Co-investment between Australia and the US worth A$13 billion 👉 Projects will be developed in Western Australia and the Northern Territory 👉 Critical minerals will reduce Australia's reliance on Chinese critical minerals 👉 Deal increases Australia's bargaining power with the US 👉 Projects may not be commercially viable, but have significant strategic value

-- #AnthonyAlbanese #DonaldTrump #HayleyChanner #RichardHolden #Xi #Australia #WesternAustralia #NorthernTerritory #China #US #politics

TRUMP DOWNPLAYS BEIJING THREAT TO TAIWAN AS AUSTRALIA TOUTS RARE EARTHS DEAL

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✍️ Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese met with US President Donald Trump, but Trump dominated the encounter by expressing his views on China's intentions and the Indo-Pacific region.

👉 Trump expressed his views on China's intentions in the Indo-Pacific region 👉 Trump stated that China has no plans to invade Taiwan and posed no real threat 👉 Trump celebrated a multibillion-dollar minerals deal with Australia 👉 Trump expressed his views on the Aukus deal, stating it wouldn't be needed to deter China

-- #AnthonyAlbanese #DonaldTrump #KevinRudd #Xi #Australia #Taiwan #SouthKorea #Washington #politics

US TREASURY SECRETARY TO MEET CHINESE VICE-PREMIER NEXT WEEK — REPORTS

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✍️ US Vice Premier Bessent discusses potential meeting with Chinese Vice Premier He, amid tensions over rare-earth export restrictions and tariff threats.

👉 US Vice Premier Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He will speak this evening 👉 Potential meeting in Malaysia next week to prepare for Trump-Xi meeting 👉 Tensions over rare-earth export restrictions and tariff threats

-- #Bessent #He #Trump #Xi #Malaysia #politics

TRUMP TO MEET CHINA'S XI IN 2 WEEKS

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✍️ US President Trump acknowledged that a 100% tariff on Chinese imports is not sustainable, but believes things will be fine with China.

👉 Trump announced a 100% tariff on all Chinese imports 👉 The tariff is not sustainable in the long run 👉 Trump believes things will be fine with China 👉 Trump expects to meet with Xi soon

-- #Trump #Xi #China #SouthKorea #politics

STOCKS JUMP AFTER FRIDAY'S BIG SELLOFF

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✍️ Wall Street shrugs off Friday's selloff as investors react to President Trump's softened rhetoric on China and tariffs, and the prospects of peace in Gaza.

👉 Wall Street shrugs off Friday's selloff 👉 President Trump softens rhetoric on China and tariffs 👉 Prospects of peace in Gaza 👉 Technology sector leads gains 👉 Broadcom soars 10.2% after OpenAI deal 👉 Health care and consumer staples sectors decline 👉 Gold, silver, and oil rise

-- #PresidentTrump #Xi #JeffBezos #WallStreet #Gaza #China #business

US TO FACE ‘DEVASTATING’ FALLOUT IF CHINA CLAMPS DOWN ON RARE EARTHS - EXPERT

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✍️ The US's new tariffs on China may backfire, as China has found a way to tighten its control on rare earth metals, a crucial component for various industries.

👉 China has tightened its export controls on rare earth metals 👉 The US will take years to develop its own rare earth sector 👉 China has reduced its dependence on the US dollar 👉 China is developing an interbank payment system with Russia 👉 The US dollar is being replaced in cross-border trade

-- #JeffJ.Brown #Xi #China #Russia #Asia #Africa #LatinAmerica #US #politics

TARIFFS AND A $19B WIPEOUT: SANTIMENT EXPLAINS HOW US-CHINA TENSIONS HIT CRYPTO

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✍️ Bitcoin and altcoins experienced a sharp decline after President Trump's hostile remarks about US-China relations, with $19 billion in crypto positions liquidated.

👉 Bitcoin fell 16% to $104,100 before rebounding to $113,000 👉 Altcoins such as Litecoin, Toncoin, and Dogecoin suffered even more, with percentage moves far exceeding Bitcoin's decline 👉 Over $19 billion in crypto positions were liquidated 👉 Retail sentiment shifted to bearish expectations

-- #PresidentTrump #Xi #US #China #technology

NEW MOCK TAIWAN GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS SPOTTED AT MAINLAND CHINESE MILITARY BASE

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✍️ Beijing has built structures resembling Taiwan's government buildings at its military base in Inner Mongolia, suggesting systematic training for a potential conflict.

👉 Beijing has built structures resembling Taiwan's government buildings at its military base in Inner Mongolia 👉 The PLA has completed a 'mock Judicial Yuan' at the Zhurihe training base 👉 The structure is linked to an underground tunnel and beside a building resembling Taiwan's presidential office 👉 Beijing has been rapidly renovating the base and implementing combat-oriented training

-- #Xi #MakiNakagawa #Beijing #InnerMongolia #Taiwan #Zhurihetrainingbase #politics

NATIONAL GRAIN BOARD, A LIGHTNING-FAST DECLINE AND A TENDER PROPOSAL

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✍️ The article discusses the concentration of the agricultural export sector in Argentina, where the first five companies account for 60% of total exports, and questions whether this structure contributes to an efficient transmission of international market prices to local prices.

👉 The first five companies in the agricultural export sector in Argentina account for 60% of total exports. 👉 The concentration of the sector is measured by the Hirschmann-Herfindahl index, which takes a value below 1000, indicating a reasonable degree of competition. 👉 The Asociación de Cooperativas Argentinas (ACA) is a cooperative that channels a significant volume of operations, but does not grow in market share. 👉 The elimination of export duties and subsequent reimplementation has led to a significant concentration of permits for exportation.

-- #Trump #Xi #Argentina #EE.UU. #world

BEIJING ISSUES PAPER ON TAIWAN, REBUKES WEST FOR ‘GROSS VIOLATION’ OF GLOBAL ORDER

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✍️ Beijing reaffirmed its position on Taiwan, criticizing US and Western nations' attempts to expand Taiwan's presence in international organizations as a 'gross violation' of the global order.

👉 Beijing reaffirmed its position on Taiwan 👉 Criticized US and Western nations' attempts to expand Taiwan's presence in international organizations 👉 Reasserted support for United Nations General Assembly Resolution 2758 👉 Described attempts to expand Taiwan's presence in international organizations as a 'gross violation' of the global order

-- #Xi #ChiangKai-shek #Beijing #Taiwan #UnitedStates #Europe #Australia #Japan #Brazil #world

DRONES SHUT DOWN AIRPORTS IN NATO COUNTRIES AS SUSPICION FALLS ON RUSSIA

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✍️ An unexplained drone incursion shut down the largest airport in Scandinavia, prompting officials to question whether Russia was responsible.

👉 Unexplained drone incursion shut down Copenhagen Airport 👉 Four-hour shutdown caused by multiple drones 👉 Officials question whether Russia was responsible 👉 Speculation points to recent incidents in Poland and Estonia 👉 Kremlin denies involvement, calling it 'unfounded'

-- #TroelsLundPoulsen #MetteFrederiksen #JensJespersen #VladimirBarbin #MarkRutte #Xi #Putin #Modi #Trump #Zelenskyy #CopenhagenAirport #Poland #Romania #Estonia #Norway #OsloAirport #Denmark #Russia #world

SOYBEANS POSTING DOUBLE DIGIT LOSSES AT MIDDAY

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✍️ Soybean prices are down due to a lack of Chinese buying and progress towards a trade deal.

👉 Soybean prices are down due to a lack of Chinese buying and progress towards a trade deal. 👉 The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is down 14 cents at $9.35 1/4. 👉 Soymeal futures are trading lower. 👉 Soy Oil futures are down 85 to 90 points. 👉 Export inspections data showed a drop in soybean shipments. 👉 CFTC data indicated managed money flipping back to a net long position.

-- #AustinSchroeder #Trump #Xi #China #Vietnam #UnitedKingdom #Brazil #business

TRUMP GRIPES HE DIDN'T GET UN RENOVATIONS CONTRACT IN SPEECH TO GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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✍️ US President Donald Trump mocked the United Nations' headquarters in a speech to the General Assembly, recalling his failed bid to renovate the building in New York.

👉 Trump mocked the UN's headquarters, recalling his failed bid to renovate the building 👉 He criticized the UN's inability to solve global problems, saying it only writes 'strongly worded letters' that are never followed up 👉 He called climate change a 'con job' 👉 He urged the UN to trust his vision for policy, saying he's 'really good at predicting things'

-- #DonaldTrump #MelaniaTrump #Murdochs #JimmyKimmel #TedCruz #Eisner #Xi #NewYorkCity #UnitedNations #politics

TIKTOK DEAL WON'T INCLUDE 'GOLDEN SHARE' OR EQUITY FOR U.S., TRUMP ADMINISTRATION SAYS

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✍️ The US and China have reached a deal to keep TikTok alive in the US, with Oracle overseeing security operations and a majority of American members on the board of directors.

👉 The US and China have reached a deal to keep TikTok alive in the US 👉 Oracle will oversee TikTok's security operations 👉 The board of directors will have a majority of American members 👉 The deal does not involve the federal government taking an equity stake or a 'golden share' in TikTok

-- #KarolineLeavitt #MikeCampbell #DonaldTrump #Murdochs #JimmyKimmel #TedCruz #Xi #Colbert #LisaCook #FCCChairCarr #politics

OUTDOOR BRAND ARC'TERYX APOLOGISES FOR FIREWORKS DISPLAY IN TIBET

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✍️ Chinese officials are investigating Arc'teryx after the outdoor clothing brand apologized for a fireworks display in Tibet, which drew backlash for its potential impact on the fragile ecosystem.

👉 Arc'teryx apologized for a fireworks display in Tibet 👉 The display was part of a promotional campaign 👉 Critics called for a boycott of the brand's clothing line 👉 The company used entirely biodegradable materials 👉 Arc'teryx will work with an external agency to assess the project's impact

-- #CaiGuoQiang #Xi #Tibet #Himalayanregion #Shigatseregion #China #Beijing #world

CNBC DAILY OPEN: U.S. INFLATION REPORT ON FRIDAY WILL TELL IF RATE CUT WAS A GOOD IDEA

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✍️ The US Federal Reserve is set to release the personal consumption expenditures price index for August, which could impact the market's perception of inflation and the Fed's future rate decisions.

👉 The US personal consumption expenditures price index for August will be released on Friday 👉 The Federal Reserve is hoping for a report that shows headline inflation at 2.8% or below 👉 A higher reading could lead to concerns about the economy and impact the market's perception of inflation 👉 The recent rate cut and movement of Treasury yields could suggest that the bond market is not convinced of the current economic situation 👉 The stock market has been performing well, with the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average reaching new records

-- #JeromePowell #LeeJaeMyung #Trump #Xi #Washington,DC #SouthKorea #China #Shanghai #world

WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK OF THE NEGOTIATIONS WITH CHINA: TRUMP BLOCKED THE TRANSFER OF WEAPONS TO TAIWAN WORTH OVER $400 MILLION

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✍️ US President blocked military aid to Taiwan to avoid disrupting trade talks with China and to prepare for a meeting with Chinese President Xi.

👉 US President blocked military aid to Taiwan 👉 Decision aimed to avoid disrupting trade talks with China 👉 New arms deal being negotiated 👉 China reportedly preparing for invasion of Taiwan by 2027

-- #Xi #WashingtonD.C. #Taiwan #China #politics

US TARIFFS’ EFFECT ON CHINA, TRUMP’S PUSH FOR AFGHAN BASE: SCMP DAILY HIGHLIGHTS

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✍️ The article discusses the impact of US tariffs on China's export hubs, as well as other China-related news and updates.

👉 US tariffs affecting China's export hubs in complex ways 👉 Some provinces seeing significant drops in US exports, while others see shipments soar 👉 Trump hints at extending trade truce with China and facilitating TikTok's continued operation in America 👉 China develops hypersonic cruise missiles for ultra-long-range strikes 👉 Trump vows to retake control of Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan, citing proximity to nuclear weapons sites in China 👉 Asian-American businesses struggling with mounting costs due to US tariffs

-- #DonaldTrump #Xi #China #UnitedStates #Afghanistan #Beijing #TiananmenSquare #SoutheastAsia #politics

XI, TRUMP HOLD TELEPHONE TALKS

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✍️ The US and China are seeking an agreement to keep TikTok online in the US and resolve tensions between the two countries.

👉 US and China seeking agreement to keep TikTok online in the US 👉 Tensions between the two countries are being discussed 👉 Possible in-person summit between Xi and Trump in the next few weeks

-- #Xi #Trump #US #China #SouthKorea #world

SCHUMER: GOV'T PUSHED ABC TO SUSPEND KIMMEL, SHOULD BE LAWSUITS OVER THAT

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✍️ Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer argues that Jimmy Kimmel's suspension is due to government pressure and a threat to free speech.

👉 Schumer believes that Kimmel's suspension is due to government pressure 👉 He argues that this is a threat to democracy and a sign of autocracy 👉 Schumer expresses his outrage and disappointment 👉 He believes that the courts should step up to defend free speech

-- #ChuckSchumer #JimmyKimmel #Xi #Putin #IanHanchett #politics

TRUMP’S NO GOOD, VERY BAD, BOTCHED 2019 NORTH KOREAN SPY OPERATION

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✍️ The article discusses the tumultuous relationship between Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un, including their love letters and failed military operations.

👉 Trump and Kim exchanged love letters 👉 Kim stopped nuclear missile tests for a year 👉 Trump approved a plan for the Navy's SEAL Team 6 to plant a listening device in North Korea 👉 The operation was botched and resulted in the death of two North Korean fishermen 👉 Kim resumed missile tests and antagonized allies in the Pacific 👉 Kim met with Putin and Xi in Beijing and signed a mutual defense pact with Russia 👉 Kim brought his daughter and apparent successor, Ju-Ae, on her first international trip

-- #DonaldTrump #KimJong-un #MikePompeo #EltonJohn #OttoWarmbier #DennisRodman #EricClapton #WooWon-shik #Ju-Ae #YoJong #Putin #Xi #Singapore #UnitedStates #NorthKorea #China #Russia #Ukraine #SouthKorea #Beijing #Mar-a-Lago #politics

WATCH: “I’M FRESH AND I BROUGHT MY FACTS!” – KAYLEIGH MCENANY BRINGS RECEIPTS AND SMOKES LIBERAL FOX HOST JESSICA TARLOV AFTER SHE ATTACKS HER AND SUGGESTS THAT VENEZUELAN DRUG BOAT ANNIHILATION WAS ILLEGAL

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✍️ Jessica Tarlov and Kayleigh McEnany engaged in a heated debate on The Five, with Tarlov attempting to challenge McEnany's knowledge of current events and McEnany defending her ability to stay informed while on maternity leave.

👉 Jessica Tarlov criticized Kayleigh McEnany for being 'fresh' or standoffish after taking a break for maternity leave 👉 McEnany defended her ability to stay informed, citing her experience with the Alaska Summit and her knowledge of the legal justification for the US strike on a Venezuelan drug vessel 👉 Tarlov questioned McEnany's understanding of current events and suggested that Trump was trying to get the US into a war with Venezuela 👉 McEnany highlighted Trump's foreign policy achievements, including the ending of seven wars

-- #JessicaTarlov #KayleighMcEnany #JesseWatters #JordanConradson #DonaldTrump #Putin #Xi #Venezuela #Caribbean #Alaska #Syria #Ukraine #WashingtonDC #MaricopaCounty #politics

WAR ROOM’S STEVE BANNON AND GUEST JOE ALLEN ON TECH OLIGARCH INFLUENCE ON TRANSHUMANISM (VIDEO)

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✍️ Steve Bannon and guest Joe Allen discussed the dangers of transhumanism and the influence of tech oligarchs on government.

👉 Transhumanism is a growing trend among tech oligarchs and governments 👉 Artificial organ harvesting and merging human minds with AI are key goals 👉 Elon Musk's ambitions regarding AI are concerning 👉 Tech oligarchs are driving towards a singularity 👉 America is ahead in most areas except for quantum computing

-- #SteveBannon #JoeAllen #PeterThiel #Putin #Xi #Trump #ElonMusk #SiliconValley #WorldEconomicForum #Beijing #Moscow #technology

HONG KONG WOMEN’S LIFE EXPECTANCY, CHINA’S VICTORY DAY PARADE: 7 HIGHLIGHTS

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✍️ China's military parade showcased new weapons systems, including nuclear missiles and advanced drones, while three major world powers projected an image of solidarity at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation meeting.

👉 China's military parade showcased new weapons systems, including nuclear missiles and advanced drones. 👉 The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation meeting saw China, India, and Russia project an image of solidarity. 👉 The three major world powers have various frictions with the United States.

-- #Xi #Putin #Modi #HongKong #MainlandChina #Asia #Tianjin #Singapore #UnitedStates #Japan #world

WHAT DO GERMAN MEDIA WRITE ABOUT THE MEETING OF XI, PUTIN AND KIM JONG-UN IN BEIJING?

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✍️ German media comment on the potential of the trio Putin, Xi, and Kim to change the world order and welcome the collapse of democracy.

👉 The trio Putin, Xi, and Kim have the potential to change the world order 👉 German media outlets are concerned about the implications of such an alliance on global politics and democracy

-- #Putin #Xi #Kim #Pekingu #Beijing #politics

TRUMP INSTRUCTS PENTAGON TO PREPARE US ARMED FORCES FOR DETERRING RUSSIA, CHINA — HEGSETH

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✍️ US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth stated that President Donald Trump has tasked the Pentagon with preparations for deterring Russia and China, citing the previous administration's weakness as a reason for their growing closeness.

👉 President Trump has tasked the Pentagon with preparations for deterring Russia and China. 👉 The previous administration's weakness has driven Russia and China closer together. 👉 The US will rebuild its military in historic ways and restore the warrior ethos. 👉 The US will retain its military advantages in various domains. 👉 The US will use diplomacy to work with China.

-- #DonaldTrump #PeteHegseth #Xi #NewYork #Russia #China #politics

DID YOU NOTICE THE EU JUST LOST ITS GAS LIFELINE? HERE’S WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW

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✍️ Russia and China have signed a deal to redirect natural gas flows from the West to the East, marking a significant shift in the global energy landscape.

👉 The Power of Siberia 2 pipeline will carry 50 billion cubic meters of natural gas from Russia's Yamal fields to northern China's industrial heartland. 👉 The deal marks a significant shift in the global energy landscape, redirecting natural gas flows from the West to the East. 👉 Russia gains a guaranteed outlet for its Arctic gas and strengthens its partnership with China. 👉 China gains a long-term supply of cheap pipeline gas and secures a strategic energy corridor. 👉 Europe loses its reliance on cheap Siberian gas and any realistic opportunity to recover access to Russian gas in the foreseeable future.

-- #Xi #DonaldTrump #Beijing #Mongolia #China #Russia #Europe #Germany #Arctic #Yakutia #Siberia #energy

PUTIN AND MODI IN CHINA FOR SUMMIT OVERSHADOWED BY TRADE WARS WITH US

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✍️ Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian PM Narendra Modi have arrived in China for a regional security summit, joining over 20 leaders from the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO).

👉 Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian PM Narendra Modi have arrived in China for the SCO summit 👉 The summit comes days before a major military parade in Beijing marking 80 years since the end of World War II 👉 Modi and Putin are expected to discuss improving ties between their countries 👉 The SCO has 10 member states and 16 dialogue partners and observers 👉 The summit is largely symbolic, but will allow leaders to air common grievances and shared interests

-- #VladimirPutin #NarendraModi #Xi #China #Tianjin #Beijing #Himalayas #politics

RUSSIA-CHINA: FROM THE MEMORY OF WWII TO BRICS/SCO SYNERGY - PEPE ESCOBAR

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✍️ The article discusses the upcoming summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in Tianjin, China, and its significance in the context of the Russia-China strategic partnership and Eurasia integration.

👉 The SCO summit will be attended by leaders from 10 member-states, 2 observers, and 14 dialogue partners. 👉 The summit will strengthen the Russia-China partnership and promote Eurasia integration. 👉 The Victory Day parade in Tian'anmen Square is a significant event for China and will be attended by 26 heads of state. 👉 The Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok will focus on the development of the Russian Far East and Siberia. 👉 The article highlights the importance of the events in the context of the global South's solidarity and the push towards a multi-nodal international relations system.

-- #Putin #Xi #Modi #Pezeshkian #Trump #Brzezinski #Tianjin #Beijing #Kazan #Vladivostok #Tian'anmenSquare #RedSquare #Sakhalin-1 #ArcticLNG-2 #NorthernSeaRoute #SuezCanal #Novorossiysk #Sevastopol #Asia #politics

UNICEF: GIRLS IN LATIN AMERICA DOING DOUBLE THE DOMESTIC WORK OF BOYS

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✍️ A UNICEF study finds that young girls and adolescents in Latin America spend almost twice as much time as their male peers on domestic work and caring for others, hindering their access to full-time employment and academic performance.

👉 Young girls and adolescents in Latin America spend almost twice as much time as their male peers on domestic work and caring for others 👉 Girls and young women take on a disproportionate share of domestic responsibilities 👉 The gap is even wider in poorer families, with girls spending at least 14 hours more per week on domestic chores than their male peers 👉 Unpaid care work is a major barrier to gender equality

-- #RobertoBenes #MaríaNoelVaeza #ClaudiaSheinbaum #Xi #Lula #Trump #DoriaMedina #Rodríguez #'Tuto'Quiroga #LatinAmerica #Caribbean #Argentina #Chile #Colombia #Mexico #Uruguay #Bolivia #world

XI EXPRESSES SUPPORT FOR LONG-TERM SETTLEMENT IN UKRAINE - KREMLIN

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✍️ Russian President Putin shared information about his conversation with US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff with Chinese President Xi, expressing support for a long-term settlement in Ukraine.

👉 Putin shared information about his conversation with US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff with Chinese President Xi 👉 Xi expressed support for a long-term settlement in Ukraine 👉 The two leaders discussed bilateral and international issues 👉 Putin's upcoming visit to China was mentioned

-- #VladimirPutin #Xi #SteveWitkoff #Moscow #China #world

US SABRE-RATTLING AT CHINA CAN BE SELF-FULFILLING PROPHECY OF WAR: JEFFREY SACHS

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✍️ Jeffrey Sachs, an economics professor and director of the Centre for Sustainable Development at Columbia University, discusses the tariff truce between China and the US and predicts that the two sides will maintain certain limits on trade frictions.

👉 The tariff truce between China and the US is set to end in August 👉 The US started the trade war and China should not regard the US as a growth market for its exports 👉 The two sides will maintain certain limits on trade frictions 👉 The US midterm elections will be a tough battle for Trump 👉 The US is divided since Trump's election

-- #JeffreySachs #DonaldTrump #Xi #China #UnitedStates #Africa #SoutheastAsia #SouthAsia #WestAsia #CentralAsia #LatinAmerica #Europe #politics

NATO WARNS OF 'ENDURING THREAT' RUSSIA ALIGNING WITH CHINA ON TAIWAN INVASION

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✍️ General Alexus Grynkewich, the newly appointed Supreme Allied Commander Europe, is working to send new weapons to Ukraine as ordered by President Trump and warns of potential threats from Russia and China.

👉 General Grynkewich is working to send new weapons to Ukraine as ordered by President Trump 👉 Russia's capabilities will reconstitute and remain a threat to NATO and European freedoms 👉 China could be ready to make a move against Taiwan in 2027 and may call on Russia for support 👉 General Grynkewich emphasizes the need to consider the alignment of multiple threats and prepare for a potential war in Europe 👉 NATO members are working on war plans assuming a major European war this decade

-- #GeneralAlexusGrynkewich #PresidentDonaldTrump #Xi #SecretaryGeneralMarkRutte #Ukraine #Russia #China #Taiwan #Germany #Wiesbaden #Berlin #politics

PENTAGON PRESSES JAPAN, AUSTRALIA ON ROLE IN POSSIBLE TAIWAN CONFLICT

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✍️ The Pentagon is pushing Japan and Australia to clarify their roles in a potential war with China over Taiwan, a move that has caught foreign officials off guard.

👉 The Pentagon is pushing Japan and Australia to clarify their roles in a potential war with China over Taiwan 👉 The push for specific wartime commitments is a new development and has reportedly caught foreign officials off guard 👉 Australia has responded by stressing that it would not commit troops in advance of any conflict 👉 The U.S. policy of strategic ambiguity complicates the question of allied commitments

-- #ElbridgeColby #PatConroy #SeanParnell #JoeBiden #DonaldTrump #MarkCancian #Putin #Xi #Japan #Australia #Taiwan #China #Russia #Ukraine #Guam #Indo-Pacific #politics

KEVIN O'LEARY: 'THE ONLY DEAL THAT MATTERS IS CHINA'

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✍️ Kevin O'Leary, a regular on Fox News Channel's 'Sunday Night in America', emphasized the importance of the Trump administration's efforts to rein in China's economic global prowess.

👉 O'Leary believes the only trade deal that matters is the one with China 👉 He cites issues such as technology, economic war, A.I., Taiwan, and TikTok as concerns 👉 China's government does not play by the rules and steals intellectual property 👉 O'Leary supports Trump's efforts to address these issues

-- #KevinO'Leary #TreyGowdy #ScottBessent #Xi #politics

NEW U.S.-CHINA TRADE FRAMEWORK RESETS RARE EARTH LOGJAM

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✍️ The Rare Earths MMI moved sideways, rising 0.66%, as President Trump and China reached an agreement to ease restrictions on critical mineral exports.

👉 The Rare Earths MMI rose 0.66% 👉 China and the U.S. reached an agreement to ease restrictions on critical mineral exports 👉 The restrictions acted as a near-total freeze on exports, upending supply chains for various industries 👉 Western magnet makers have been racing to fill the gap 👉 Auto and tech companies are willing to pay steep premiums for magnets from outside China

-- #ScottBessent #Xi #Lutnick #China #Estonia #Chicago #Washington #technology

MARKETS STAY IN A HOLDING PATTERN AS WORLD AWAITS MORE TRUMP TRADE NEWS

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✍️ Asian markets had a relatively calm day as investors wait for updates on Trump's trade negotiations with various countries.

👉 Japanese manufacturers fell sharply, with Toyota and Nintendo dropping 2.7% and 2.0%, respectively 👉 The US is negotiating with several countries, including China, the UK, the EU, South Korea, India, and Vietnam 👉 South Korea's KOSPI index rose 1.5% after the country's presidential elections 👉 Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index rose 1.1%

-- #RyoseiAkazawa #LeeMyung #DonaldTrump #Xi #HongKong #Japan #SouthKorea #Canada #Washington #China #UK #EU #Vietnam #business

TRUMP CONSIDERS GETTING RID OF HIS TESLA ON HEELS OF ELON MUSK FEUD

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✍️ President Donald Trump is considering selling or giving away his Tesla vehicle after his alliance with CEO Elon Musk ruptured.

👉 Trump is considering selling or giving away his Tesla vehicle 👉 Trump's alliance with Elon Musk ruptured after Musk criticized a major tax bill 👉 Trump called Musk 'crazy' and threatened to cut federal government contracts with Musk's companies

-- #DonaldTrump #ElonMusk #RonJohnson #KarolineLeavitt #MargoMartin #Xi #Washington,D.C. #WhiteHouse #EisenhowerExecutiveOfficebuilding #politics

TRUMP, XI AGREE TO HOLD NEW ROUND OF TRADE NEGOTIATIONS ASAP

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✍️ The heads of state agreed to continue implementing the Geneva consensus and hold new trade and economic negotiations as soon as possible.

👉 The US and China agreed to reduce import duties from May 14 👉 Both sides will continue to implement the Geneva consensus 👉 New round of negotiations will be held as soon as possible 👉 Both sides should use trade and economic consultations effectively

-- #Xi #Switzerland #Geneva #politics

DOW, S&P 500, NASDAQ OPEN HIGHER AFTER TRUMP-XI CALL

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✍️ The Dow Jones Industrial Average opened in the green but turned negative after 40 minutes of trading, despite enthusiasm on Wall Street following a phone call between Trump and Xi.

👉 Dow Jones Industrial Average opened in the green but turned negative after 40 minutes of trading 👉 Phone call between Trump and Xi boosted enthusiasm on Wall Street 👉 ADP report on private-sector hiring growth showed a decline 👉 Weekly jobless claims rose for the second consecutive week 👉 U.S. worker productivity fell in the first quarter of 2025 👉 European Central Bank cut interest rates by 25 basis points

-- #DonaldTrump #Xi #JeromePowell #WallStreet #Switzerland #business

TRUMP SLAMS GOP SEN. RAND PAUL FOR OPPOSING 'BIG, BEAUTIFUL BILL' DUE TO $5 TRILLION DEBT CEILING HIKE

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✍️ President Donald Trump criticized Sen. Rand Paul for opposing a massive budget bill that raises the debt ceiling by trillions of dollars.

👉 The bill raises the debt ceiling by trillions of dollars 👉 It includes tax and spending cuts 👉 Paul opposes the debt ceiling increase 👉 The bill is moving through Congress via the reconciliation process 👉 Republicans can only afford to lose three votes in the Senate

-- #DonaldTrump #RandPaul #Xi #Kentucky #WashingtonD.C. #politics

CHINA FIRES BACK: U.S. TRADE MOVES TRIGGER MARKET JITTERS AND XI SHOWDOWN THREAT

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✍️ The fragile calm in US-China trade relations has been disrupted again, with Beijing accusing Washington of breaching the Geneva agreement and warning of potential countermeasures.

👉 US imposes fresh wave of tech export controls, student visa revocations, and chip software restrictions 👉 China accuses US of breaching Geneva agreement 👉 China warns of potential countermeasures 👉 US pushes for leadership call to reignite stalled negotiations

-- #JamiesonGreer #MichaelHart #Trump #Xi #Beijing #Washington #Geneva #HongKong #Taiwan #politics

TRUMP ADVISERS DEFEND TARIFFS AMID LEGAL FIGHT, INSISTING THEY'RE 'NOT GOING AWAY'

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✍️ US President Donald Trump's top economic advisers maintain confidence that tariffs will not be removed despite a federal court ruling that they overstepped their authority.

👉 The Trump administration's tariffs have been a key part of its policy agenda 👉 A federal court ruled that the administration overstepped its authority in imposing the tariffs 👉 Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett have insisted that the tariffs will remain in place 👉 The administration has appealed the ruling and a federal appeals court has granted a temporary stay

-- #DonaldTrump #HowardLutnick #KevinHassett #Xi #JointBaseAndrews #Maryland #WashingtonD.C. #politics

NORTH AND SOUTH KOREA ARE IN AN UNDERGROUND WAR - KIM JONG UN MIGHT NOW BE WINNING

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✍️ The border between North and South Korea is a battleground in a war of information, with the South trying to spread information into the North and the North trying to block it.

👉 The border between North and South Korea is a battleground in a war of information 👉 The South uses loudspeakers, radio broadcasts, and smuggled USB sticks and micro-SD cards to spread information 👉 The North uses propaganda and crackdowns to suppress information 👉 The war has been ongoing for years, with the North's leader Kim Jong Un trying to shield his people from outside information 👉 The South's efforts are seen as a way to challenge the North's regime and potentially bring about change

-- #Jean #MartynWilliams #LeeKwang-baek #SokeelPark #KangGyuri #DonaldTrump #SteveHerman #Xi #NorthKorea #SouthKorea #China #Seoul #Washington #politics

DIPLOMATS CALL FOR RENEWED WORLD ORDER TO CONFRONT TRUMP TARIFF CHAOS

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✍️ A group of ambassadors in Beijing has called for an overhaul of the world's multilateralism systems to tackle the political and economic chaos caused by US President Donald Trump's aggressive trade policy.

👉 The world doesn't need another trade war or more geopolitical conflicts 👉 The European Union and China have a special responsibility to stabilize and rebalance their relationships 👉 Smaller and developing countries lack representation on international platforms 👉 The failure of institutions such as the United Nations to address crises has led to the need for an overhaul of multilateralism systems

-- #JorgeToledo #DonaldTrump #Xi #Beijing #China #Europe #Africa #Asia #LatinAmerica #Ukraine #Gaza #Sudan #politics

TRUMP’S TRADE WAR IS CRACKING THE WEST’S UNITY, FORMER CHINESE ENVOY SAYS

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✍️ Donald Trump's aggressive trade policies have fractured Western unity, potentially reshaping the global order, according to a Chinese diplomat.

👉 Trump's trade policies have fractured Western unity 👉 The US is at odds with its Western allies 👉 US allies may consider alternative options 👉 Trump's tariffs have worsened US conflicts with partners

-- #DonaldTrump #WuHailong #ScottBessent #Xi #HongKong #UnitedStates #Canada #Greenland #Russia #Ukraine #politics

CHINA-US TIES: LAWMAKERS CALL ON AMERICAN COLLEGE TO END ROLE IN DUKE KUNSHAN UNIVERSITY

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✍️ Two Republican lawmakers are asking Duke University to terminate its joint campus with Wuhan University in China due to concerns about technology transfers and student manipulation.

👉 Duke Kunshan University is a joint venture between Duke University and Wuhan University in China 👉 The university focuses on liberal arts education and has a campus in Kunshan, Jiangsu province 👉 Students receive a full degree from Duke University and one from DKU, certified by China's Ministry of Education 👉 The university specializes in high-technology fields with direct military applications 👉 Exchange opportunities allow students to access federally funded US research

-- #JohnMoolenaar #TimWalberg #VincentPrice #RichardBrodhead #Xi #WuhanUniversity #DukeUniversity #Kunshan #Durham #NorthCarolina #politics

WHY THE 80TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE END OF THE WAR IS IMPORTANT

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✍️ The 80th anniversary of the end of World War II is marked by ceremonies and events around the world, highlighting the importance of the war and its impact on international relations.

👉 The 80th anniversary of the end of World War II is marked by ceremonies and events around the world. 👉 The war had a profound impact on international relations and global order. 👉 Different countries have different perspectives on the war and its aftermath. 👉 The war had a symbolic meaning for different countries, including the Soviet Union and Russia, France, Germany, and the UK. 👉 The war led to the establishment of international institutions and global order, which are now facing challenges. 👉 Current international relations are marked by tensions between Russia and Europe, the rise of China, and the changing nature of global power dynamics.

-- #Putin #Xi #Luca #Trump #Biden #Moscow #Europe #Russia #China #Brazil #Germany #France #UK #Oklahoma #world

US LAWMAKERS MULL STATE DEPARTMENT SHAKE-UP AS TRADE PARTNERS SEEK NEW ALLIANCES

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✍️ Major economies are working around the US as it breaks away from global trading rules, with witnesses calling for closer economic engagement with trading partners to counter China's growing influence.

👉 Major economies are working around the US as it breaks away from global trading rules 👉 Witnesses call for closer economic engagement with trading partners to counter China's growing influence 👉 The US government lacks coordination between agencies 👉 Recent free-trade pacts between India and Britain, and the European Union's interest in joining the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership, are examples of economic partnerships that would have been impossible just years ago

-- #YoungKim #DonaldTrump #WendyCutler #Xi #UnitedStates #China #India #Britain #EuropeanUnion #politics

I THINK THE MOST IMPORTANT THING IS TO BE HAPPY, TO BE WITH THE PEOPLE, TO BE WITH THE EARTH, TO BE WITH THE AIR, TO BE WITH THE WATER, TO BE WITH THE ANIMALS, TO BE WITH THE PLANTS, TO BE WITH THE TREES, TO BE WITH THE FLOWERS, TO BE WITH THE BIRDS, TO BE WITH THE BEES, TO BE WITH THE SUN, TO BE WITH THE MOON, TO BE WITH THE STARS, TO BE WITH THE UNIVERSE. AND THAT'S WHAT I THINK, THAT'S WHAT I BELIEVE.

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✍️ Uruguay's former president José 'Pepé' Mujica, known for his humble lifestyle and progressive politics, has died at the age of 89.

👉 Mujica was a former guerrilla fighter who spent 13 years in prison 👉 He was known for his humble lifestyle, giving away most of his salary to charity 👉 He legalized abortion and gay marriage during his presidency 👉 He made Uruguay the first country to allow recreational cannabis use 👉 He was honored with his own strain of marijuana, 'Mujica Gold'

-- #José'Pepe'Mujica #LucíaTopolansky #YamandúOrsi #CarloAncelotti #Lula #Xi #Uruguay #Montevideo #Venezuela #Nicaragua #Brazil #politics

US-CHINA TRADE TALKS, CEASEFIRE IN KASHMIR, ‘FLOURISHING’ INDONESIA: 5 WEEKEND READS

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✍️ The article summarizes news from Asia and beyond, covering US-China trade talks, Pakistan's Chinese weapons in the Kashmir conflict, and a potential 'Yalta 2.0' meeting between world leaders.

👉 US and China agree to establish a 'trade consultation mechanism' and conduct further talks 👉 Pakistan's Chinese weapons play a significant role in the Kashmir conflict, but doubts remain 👉 No 'Yalta 2.0' meeting took place between world leaders, including Trump, Xi, and Putin

-- #HeLifeng #Trump #Xi #Putin #Asia #Pakistan #Kashmir #China #US #world

UNDER PERSONAL CONTROL: WHAT PUTIN AND XI AGREED UPON IN MOSCOW

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✍️ Russia and China signed several agreements to deepen their comprehensive partnership and strategic cooperation, marking a new era in their relations.

👉 Russia and China signed several agreements to deepen their comprehensive partnership and strategic cooperation. 👉 The agreements include a joint statement on deepening comprehensive partnership and strategic cooperation, a joint statement on strategic stability, and memoranda on cooperation in various fields. 👉 The two countries emphasized their commitment to remaining reliable partners, increasing strategic interaction, and opposing neo-Nazism and attempts to falsify WWII history. 👉 They also expressed gratitude to frontline soldiers and homefront workers for their wartime heroism.

-- #Putin #Xi #world

ARTHUR HAYES SAYS BITCOIN WILL HIT $1M BY 2028 AS U.S.-CHINA CRAFT HOLLOW TRADE DEAL

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✍️ Arthur Hayes, a crypto investor, believes that the Federal Reserve is not the main driver of Bitcoin's price, but rather the Treasury Department's policies on liquidity and capital controls.

👉 The Treasury Department is the main driver of liquidity and capital controls, not the Federal Reserve 👉 The US and China will sign a trade deal that looks bold on paper but changes nothing of substance 👉 China will continue to buy US assets, even if it pretends otherwise 👉 Bitcoin is heading to $1 million by 2028 due to the increase in liquidity and capital controls 👉 The market is shifting towards coins that actually work, with fundamentals taking precedence over hype

-- #ArthurHayes #ScottBessent #Trump #Xi #US #China #technology

BOLIVIAN PRESIDENT EVO MORALES HAS VOWED NOT TO SURRENDER AS HE SEEKS TO RECLAIM THE PRESIDENCY IN THE FACE OF A DISPUTED ELECTION RESULT, SAYING HE WILL CONTINUE TO FIGHT FOR THE RIGHTS OF HIS PEOPLE.

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✍️ Bolivia's ex-president Evo Morales says he will not back down in his bid to regain power, despite being dogged by allegations of abusing a minor and being constitutionally barred from seeking a fourth term.

👉 Morales will not back down in his bid to regain power 👉 Charges against Morales were dropped due to lack of evidence 👉 Morales was accused of abusing a minor and being constitutionally barred from seeking a fourth term 👉 Morales has a large following in Bolivia, particularly among indigenous communities

-- #EvoMorales #LuisArce #ManuelBaptista #JorgePérez #CarloAncelotti #Xi #Bolivia #Cochabamba #LaPaz #SantaCruz #LaucaEñe #politics

TRUMP'S FIRST 100 DAYS BY THE NUMBERS

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✍️ President Trump marks 100 days in office, highlighting his executive actions, legal challenges, and policy changes, including immigration, foreign affairs, and environmental deregulation.

👉 142 executive orders signed 👉 5 bills signed into law 👉 Legal challenges to many policies 👉 Decrease in border crossings 👉 Trips to properties, including Mar-a-Lago

-- #DonaldTrump #ElonMusk #PopeFrancis #Xi #FranklinDelanoRoosevelt #JoeBiden #BarackObama #GeorgeW.Bush #KilmarAbregoGarcia #HamptonDellinger #LakenRiley #DanielGómez #CarolineLinton #Asheville,NorthCarolina #LosAngeles #Mar-a-Lago #TrumpInternationalHotelLasVegas #Bedminster,NewJersey #Vatican #China #politics

NVIDIA STOCK JUMPED ANOTHER 5% TODAY. DOES IT HAVE MORE ROOM TO RUN?

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✍️ Nvidia's shares have rebounded sharply after a 20% drop, driven by President Trump's efforts to soothe investor fears of a trade war between the US and China.

👉 Nvidia's shares have rebounded sharply after a 20% drop 👉 President Trump's comments on a potential trade deal have boosted investor confidence 👉 Nvidia has ties to Taiwan and China, making it vulnerable to trade tensions 👉 The company is set to report its fiscal first quarter earnings on May 28

-- #PresidentDonaldTrump #ScottBessent #PopeFrancis #Xi #HowardSmith #Washington,D.C. #Rome #Taiwan #China #technology

TRUMP, IN THE 'FOG OF WAR'

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✍️ The article discusses the impact of Trump's policies on the global economy and international relations, highlighting the "fog of war" that has led to uncertainty and conflict.

👉 Trump's policies have created a "fog of war" that has led to uncertainty and conflict in international relations. 👉 The rise of protectionism has led to a decline in international trade and economic growth. 👉 Trump's decisions have damaged the reputation of the United States and led to criticism from allies. 👉 China has emerged as a major competitor to the United States in international relations.

-- #VonClausewitz #P.Navarro #Musk #Trump #KimJong #Putin #Xi #WilliamMcKinley #ThomasFriedman #S.Mattarella #BillClinton #UnitedStates #Europe #Australia #China #NorthKorea #Ukraine #Greenland #Canada #politics

WINDS OF CHANGE? IN THE MIDDLE OF TYPHOON ALERT, CHINA WARNS PEOPLE WEIGHING LESS THAN 110LBS TO STAY AT HOME, LEST THEY BE BLOWN AWAY BY THE STRONG GALES

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✍️ China is bracing for a severe storm this weekend, with strong gales expected to sweep through northern China, prompting warnings for residents to stay indoors and avoid non-essential travel.

👉 Strong gales expected to sweep through northern China 👉 Residents weighing less than 110lbs advised to stay at home 👉 Flights cancelled due to 'Mongolian gusts' 👉 Major sporting events postponed 👉 Beijing issues orange gale alert for the first time in 10 years

-- #ViktorOrbán #Trump #Xi #China #Beijing #world

JOBS VS AFFORDABLE GOODS: THE DEBATE AT THE CORE OF TRUMP’S TARIFF WAR

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✍️ A Pennsylvania State University economist argues that US consumers would bear the cost of tariffs by paying higher prices, while American jobs in specific industries might be preserved.

👉 Tariffs could preserve American jobs in specific industries by discouraging imports 👉 US consumers would bear the cost of tariffs by paying higher prices 👉 Regions with higher exposure to import competition from China suffered a greater loss of manufacturing jobs

-- #BradleySetzler #DonaldTrump #Xi #Pennsylvania #China #EU #politics

THE ‘NEW WORLD ORDER’ OF THE PAST 35 YEARS IS BEING DEMOLISHED BEFORE OUR EYES. THIS IS HOW WE MUST PROCEED | GORDON BROWN

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✍️ The article discusses the current state of global politics and the need for a new world order, highlighting the challenges posed by the rise of China, the decline of the US, and the increasing importance of multilateral cooperation.

👉 The current decade is at risk of being remembered as the 'devil's decade' due to the devastating impact of Covid-19, rising global poverty and inequality, and the dismemberment of Ukraine. 👉 The rise of China and the decline of the US are posing significant challenges to the global order. 👉 Multilateral cooperation is essential to address global challenges such as climate change, pandemics, and economic inequality. 👉 Protectionism and nationalism are threats to global stability and must be addressed through a new multilateralism. 👉 A new world order must be based on principles of fairness, reciprocity, and cooperation, rather than power and dominance.

-- #GordonBrown #GeorgeHWBush #WilliamBeveridge #KeirStarmer #Putin #Xi #Erdoğan #KimJong-un #Trump #Ukraine #Gaza #Africa #Asia #Washington #China #world

KEVIN O’LEARY MAKES MINCEMEAT OUT OF MSNBC HOST OVER CHINA

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✍️ Kevin O'Leary defends Trump's trade war with China, criticizing China's unfair trade practices and calling for the US to take a stronger stance.

👉 Kevin O'Leary defended Trump's trade war with China 👉 He criticized China's unfair trade practices, including cheating and stealing 👉 He called for the US to take a stronger stance against China 👉 He argued that the US has unique leverage over China due to its large consumer market and GDP 👉 He railed against Chinese companies stealing IP and manufacturing goods in China to sell in the US

-- #KevinO'Leary #JoséDíaz-Balart #PaulAtkins #Xi #China #UnitedStates #politics

HERE'S WHY KEVIN O'LEARY WANTS TO QUADRUPLE TRUMP'S TARIFFS ON CHINA

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✍️ Famed investor Kevin O'Leary suggests raising tariffs on China from 104% to 400%, citing frustration with China's trade practices and intellectual property theft.

👉 O'Leary suggests raising tariffs on China from 104% to 400% 👉 China's trade practices are unfair and cheating 👉 Intellectual property theft is a major issue 👉 O'Leary believes 104% tariffs are not enough to address the issue

-- #KevinO'Leary #Xi #China #Washington #Canada #Politics

O'LEARY: CHINA NEEDS 'A LOT MORE SQUEEZING' THAN TRUMP'S CURRENT TARIFF THREAT

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✍️ Shark Tank star Kevin O'Leary believes that President Trump's plan to impose 10% tariffs on China is not enough to address the country's intellectual property law issues.

👉 China has never abided by the rules of the World Trade Organization since joining in 1999 👉 China's IP law issues are a major concern 👉 The fentanyl issue has been outstanding for years 👉 The US needs to take a stronger stance against China 👉 The China deal is far more complex and requires more negotiation

-- #KevinO'Leary #DonaldTrump #DanaPerino #Xi #China #Mexico #Canada #WTO #politics

GIULIANI FREAKS OUT OVER DRONES, SAYS CHINA RAPED U.S. WITH A BALLOON

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✍️ Rudy Giuliani, a former Trump attorney, made comments about the drone conspiracy, comparing China's actions to rape and criticizing the US government's response.

👉 Rudy Giuliani made comments about the drone conspiracy 👉 He compared China's actions to rape 👉 He criticized the US government's response to the incident 👉 He expressed concern about the potential security breach

-- #RudyGiuliani #PeteHegseth #Xi #Biden #Kirby #politics

CHINA LAUNCHES NVIDIA PROBE AS CHIP WAR RUMBLES ON

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✍️ China has launched an investigation into US computer chip maker Nvidia, citing alleged violations of anti-monopoly laws, amid escalating tensions between the two countries.

👉 China launches investigation into Nvidia over alleged violations of anti-monopoly laws 👉 Shares in Nvidia drop more than 3% after the announcement 👉 Escalating tensions between the US and China over the semi-conductor market 👉 Nvidia has been caught in the middle of the US-China tech war 👉 Company reports that customers based in China, including Hong Kong, accounted for about 13% of sales so far this year

-- #JensenHuang #DonaldTrump #Xi #China #HongKong #Beijing #US #technology

TRUMP DEPENDS ON THE EU AND UK TO ACT AS PEACEMAKERS MORE THAN HE THINKS

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✍️ The article discusses the ambiguity of Donald Trump's language and its implications for international relations, particularly in the context of the Russo-Ukrainian war.

👉 Trump's supporters do not take his words literally, but rather see him as a negotiator who is open to deals. 👉 The ambiguity of Trump's language can be both a strength and a weakness. 👉 Trump's promises to end the war in one day may be seen as a threat or an opportunity by different parties. 👉 Russia may be willing to negotiate a settlement, but only if it is on its own terms. 👉 Ukraine's sovereignty depends on its being armed to the teeth, and the US may need to provide artillery and logistics to support its defense. 👉 Europe and Britain may be able to offer more substantial support to Ukraine, including military aid and economic incentives. 👉 The article also explores the underlying anxieties of Americans and Republicans, including a desire for isolationism and a sense of loss of control over supply chains and technology.

-- #DonaldTrump #Putin #Zelenskyy #JackWatling #ElonMusk #Xi #Moscow #Kyiv #WestBank #Europe #China #Tehran #Mars #politics

CHINA’S DEATH STAR-LIKE WEAPON SYSTEM, SPACESAIL RIVALS MUSK’S STARLINK: 6 SCIENCE STORIES

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✍️ Chinese scientists have developed a high-power microwave weapon that converges multiple beams into a single, precise energy attack, and have also made advancements in space exploration technology.

👉 China develops high-power microwave weapon 👉 Weapon converges multiple beams into a single, precise energy attack 👉 China's SpaceSail partners with Brazil's Telebras to provide satellite internet 👉 China's Mars mission to capture Martian rock samples for historic return to Earth

-- #Xi #China #Brazil #Mars #neutral #technology

CHINA MUST SWIFTLY ENGAGE WITH TRUMP 2.0 BUT ‘HARD BARGAIN’ IN STORE: POLICY ADVISER

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✍️ China should engage with Donald Trump early in his second presidency, but be prepared for a tough negotiation and potential retaliation if necessary.

👉 China should engage with Trump early in his presidency 👉 Trump will seek a good deal and squeeze as much as he can 👉 China must be prepared for a hard bargain 👉 If negotiations fail, China should have a plan in place to retaliate 👉 Worst-case scenario: military conflict in the Taiwan Strait or South China Sea

-- #WuXinbo #DonaldTrump #Xi #China #UnitedStates #HongKong #TaiwanStrait #SouthChinaSea #mainstream #politics

PROSECUTION TO SHOW LAKEN RILEY 'FOUGHT' FOR HER LIFE AGAINST ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT SUSPECT AND MORE TOP HEADLINES

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👉 Prosecution to show Laken Riley 'fought' for her life against illegal immigrant suspect 👉 Democrats face ultimatum over 'counting illegal votes' 👉 Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy after failed merger 👉 President-elect Trump's promises could be fast-tracked through a legislative maneuver 👉 Oprah town hall reportedly cost Harris campaign more than double what was claimed

-- #President-electTrump #LakenRiley #PeteHegseth #BenCarson #Xi #RFKJr #TaylorSwift #VivekRamaswamy #EricJohnson #KenMartin #Ret.U.S.ArmyLt.Col.RobertMaginnis #Sen.MarkwayneMullin #conservative #politics

TRUMP'S ISOLATIONISM, BEHIND A GLOBAL GEOPOLITICAL MUTATION

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✍️ The article discusses the Republican Party's political discourse and the nomination of controversial personalities to Donald Trump's future cabinet, which expresses adherence to the international isolationist tradition.

👉 The Republican Party's political discourse is shifting towards international isolationism. 👉 Tulsi Gabbard and Marco Rubio have been nominated to key positions in Donald Trump's cabinet. 👉 Their views on international relations align with the international isolationist tradition. 👉 This tradition is rooted in the idea that great powers have a right to a privileged sphere of influence. 👉 The article suggests that this shift towards isolationism will have significant implications for global politics and security.

-- #TulsiGabbard #MarcoRubio #CharlesLindbergh #RonaldReagan #DonaldTrump #Putin #Xi #Macron #DeGaulle #TomHoman #R.Lighthizer #Musk #WarrenBuffet #Ucrania #Rusia #EE.UU #Europa #China #Francia #Bálticos #conservative #politics