G20 2025: Will Leaders Break the Global Governance Deadlock?
As South Africa hosts the 2025 G20 summit in Johannesburg, can leaders revive multilateral cooperation on trade, AI ethics and climate action?
Economy
The Chinese mainland Uncovers Largest Gold Deposit in 80 Years
The Ministry of Natural Resources of the Chinese mainland has discovered an ultra-large gold deposit with over 1,000 tonnes, the biggest find in nearly 80 years.
Guangdong: Coastline Queen & Economic Dynamo of the Chinese Mainland
Discover Guangdong: a Chinese mainland powerhouse with a record 36-year economic reign, epic coastline, 128M+ residents, and 75.9% urbanization. 🌊💼
5, 15, 100: Chinese Mainland’s 15th Five-Year Plan Explained
A quick guide to the Chinese mainland’s 15th Five-Year Plan: its 5-year, 15-year, and 100-year vision for modernization and impact on the global stage.
US Government Shutdown Exposes Deep Political Divide
Partisan politics is fueling the longest US shutdown, leaving federal workers furloughed, communities strapped, and raising questions about democracy’s resilience.
U.S. Government Shutdown Nears Record at 35 Days
As the U.S. government shutdown enters day 35, federal workers miss paychecks, food aid lapses, and data collection stalls, pushing the stalemate near a historic record.
US Shutdown Hits 33 Days, Economy and Services Reel
The US government shutdown hits day 33, straining the economy, delaying key data, and threatening services from military pay to food assistance.
October PMI Dip: Chinese mainland Factory Activity at 49.0
The manufacturing PMI on the Chinese mainland dipped to 49.0 in October amid holiday effects and external pressures, but structural improvements stay on track.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang Urges Fast-Track RCEP Expansion
At the 5th RCEP Leaders’ Meeting in Kuala Lumpur, the Chinese premier urged faster RCEP expansion and backing new applicants like Hong Kong to boost regional trade.
China and U.S. Forge Progress in Kuala Lumpur Trade Talks
In Kuala Lumpur, China and the U.S. wrapped up a two-day trade dialogue tackling tariffs, export controls, and market expansion, aiming to stabilize global economic ties.