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Could China Fill the US Aid Vacuum in Afghanistan?
Since the chaotic U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021, the U.S. State Department and USAID continued to fund key sectors ...
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The Rise of China’s Soft Power
Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s gutting of U.S.A.I.D. will weaken Washington’s reach, but America was already losing the fight ...
The USAID shutdown could make China more powerful. Beijing is already pouring billions into countries around the world.
The end of USAID could mean more space for China to expand its global influence.The agency "assists US commercial interests," ...
Trump says China ‘operates’ the Panama Canal – how deep are Beijing’s ties to the key waterway?
Donald Trump has begun his second term as president by ramping up pressure on Panama – threatening to “take back” the Panama ...
Trump's trade chief nominee Greer says universal tariff needs more study
Jamieson Greer, President Donald Trump's nominee for U.S. trade representative, said on Thursday that a universal tariff ...
The end of cheap Shein and Temu hauls? How Trump’s tariffs could make those shipments more expensive
Americans love Shein, Temu and AliExpress for two reasons: cheap prices and fast shipping. President Trump's tariffs could ...
Why The Panama Canal Is At The Center Of A U.S.-China Power Struggle
The Trump administration is taking proactive measures to regain control over the Panama Canal and reduce Chinese influence at ...
Super Micro Computer: Anticipating A Game-Changer Next Week
SMCI recently announced its Q2 FY2025 earnings call will be held on February 11, which is expected to be a significant ...
China Investment Map Shows Expansion Into New Counties Amid USAID Upheaval
Supporters of the move believe USAID was poorly managed and wasting taxpayers' money, with White House Press Secretary ...
Timelapse Shows China's Wartime Command Site 10 Times Larger Than Pentagon
Timelapse images show China's rapid construction of a military complex that U.S. officials say is on track to be at least 10 times the size of the Pentagon. Newsweek has reached out to the Chinese ...
Panama denies State Department claim US government vessels can now transit canal for free
Panama denied a claim made by the State Department on Wednesday that the Central American nation had agreed to no longer ...
McKinsey Partners Debate China Presence as US Tensions Rise
McKinsey & Co. partners have been questioning the consulting giant’s presence in China, worried that doing business there may ...