Finance and Economics
Technological Innovations and Labor Dynamics in Chinese Firms The recent announcement by Sina.cn centers around JD.com's bold initiative to enhance delivery operations and employee conditions. JD.com has declared a policy where delivery orders delayed beyond 20 minutes will be free of charge. This move comes
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Impeachment in South Korea: A Political Drama Continues The recent court proceedings involving former South Korean President Kim Wol Il have been a point of significant tension and political drama in South Korea. According to a CCTV report, Kim faced accusations of inciting domestic turmoil. The trial, held behind closed
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Nature's Reopening: Beijing's Parks and Gardens As of April 14, Beijing is set to reopen all its city parks. This marks a significant move as key locations such as the Yanhe Park and Xiangshan Park are welcoming back visitors. According to a report from The Paper,
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International Finance Reactions: China and Global Markets International perspectives are contrastingly highlighted by Tencent's coverage of global reactions to Chinese markets. According to Tencent, geopolitical tensions, like tariff disputes initiated by the U.S., have prompted a rush for the Chinese Yuan by foreign investors. This finance-driven narrative
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U.S.-Iran Negotiations: A New Pathway or Just the Beginning? The recent talks between the United States and Iran in Oman signify a critical point in U.S.-Iran relations. According to United Daily News, key issues discussed were the de-escalation of Middle Eastern tensions and limitations on Iran&
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The Strategic Dance Between China and Spain On April 11, Chinese Premier Li Qiang met with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez in Beijing, marking an important diplomatic engagement between the two countries. As reported by the Foreign Ministry of China, the meeting focused on strengthening bilateral relations and cooperation across
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Japan's Missile Drills: A Gesture of Deterrence Japan's announcement to conduct land-to-ship missile drills domestically for the first time highlights a strategic military move aimed at enhancing deterrence capabilities. The United Daily News reports that these drills will employ the Type 88 missile in Hokkaido, with
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Trade War Escalations: Reciprocal Tariffs and Retaliatory Measures As the Sino-American trade skirmish intensifies, recent developments mark the advent of what could be a protracted period of economic friction. UDN reports that the U.S. Administration under President Trump has imposed a sweeping tariff policy, escalating duties on Chinese imports
Finance and Economics
U.S.-China Trade Tensions Xinhua reported that China's Ministry of Commerce convened a roundtable with American enterprises to assure that foreign companies operating in China, including American ones, will be safeguarded amidst ongoing trade pressures. China's stance remains solid: opening its market is a priority
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The Controversial "Reciprocal Tariffs" The notion of "reciprocal tariffs" recently introduced by the U.S. has sparked significant international backlash, raising concerns over the integrity of the global trading system. As reported by Xinhua, the U.S. government announced on April 2, 2025, that it would
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Taiwan The United Daily News reports a stark depiction of Taiwan's economic withdrawal from the mainland—around four-fifths of Taiwanese businesses have already retreated. Luo Wanjia of the Hai Foundation blames this on China's internal economic challenges, worsened by increased U.S. tariffs. Amidst declining cross-strait
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Global Reactions to U.S. Tariff Policies The recent changes in the United States' tariff policies have sparked diverse reactions worldwide. The New York Times (source) reports on the international surprise and anger over U.S. President Trump's new tariff regimen. The article highlights the widespread worry