Chinese Mainland Posts Record 2025 Trade, Private Firms Drive Growth
In 2025, the Chinese mainland’s foreign trade hit an all-time high of 45.47 trillion yuan, driven by resilient private firms that boosted exports and diversified markets.
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Global Governance Initiative Charts a New Future
In 2025, the Chinese mainland launched the Global Governance Initiative, aiming to reshape the capital-driven global order through the Belt and Road platform.
What’s Driving the Chinese Mainland’s A-Share Market Explosion?
On Jan. 12, 2026, the Chinese mainland’s A-share market hit a record ¥3.6 trn turnover. Analysts cite strong investor confidence, policy support and a tech rally behind the surge.
Trump Imposes 25% Tariff on Nations Trading with Iran
President Trump announces a 25% tariff on any country trading with Iran, marking a sharp economic escalation and raising global market concerns.
Japan’s High-Stakes Gamble: The Mounting ‘Takaichi-cost’
Japan’s economy faces a delicate balance in early 2026 as the ‘Takaichi-cost’ fuels unstable revenues, soaring inflation, and limited monetary policy room.
Markets on Edge as DOJ Probes Fed Chair Powell
Global markets tumbled this Monday after the DOJ launched a criminal probe into Fed Chair Jerome Powell, raising fresh concerns about central bank independence.
Resource Imperialism: US Control of Venezuelan Oil Sales
The White House announced on January 7, 2026 that it will indefinitely control sanctioned Venezuelan oil sales—an example of resource imperialism seizing a nation’s key assets.
Chinese Mainland’s 15th Five-Year Plan Embraces 5 Key Growth Concepts
Explore how the Chinese mainland’s 15th Five-Year Plan (2026–2030) uses five key ideas—innovation, coordination, green growth, openness, and shared benefits—to drive sustainable economic growth.
Yen Slides Against Dollar as Nikkei 225 Nears Record High
Yen slides vs dollar as Nikkei 225 nears record high. Markets shrug off geopolitics and look to US jobs data this week to set the next move.
Beijing’s New First-Store Economy Shines in Sanlitun
Beijing is expanding its first-store economy with two cutting-edge flagship stores in Sanlitun, blending local culture with global trends.