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Democratic Progressive Party wins Taiwan presidency but loses majority in legislature. With President Lai Ching-te and Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim now…
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Welcome to the 197th edition of Trade War. China announces GDP grew 5.2% last year but others put it at 1.5%. Premier Li Qiang address to the World…
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At the BRICS summit six more countries are invited to join. With membership expansion Beijing hopes to counteract American influence. And global funds…
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Taiwan’s high-stakes presidential election approaches in less than a week. Candidates of the three vying parties, the DPP, KMT, and TPP speak out on…
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Newsletter 169 - June 18, 2023
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Anger flares after official suggests waters from massive floods should be diverted to protect urban Beijing and Xi’s signature project Xiong’An. And is…
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Xi Jinping snubs the G-20. Derisking vs. decoupling: why Beijing doesn’t buy the distinction. And Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo warns China could…
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Trump announces 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada and 10% on China sparking retaliation. Taiwan semiconductors levies of up to 100% won’t likely bring…
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Welcome to the 248 edition of Trade War. A look at the entrepreneurs invited to the Xi Jinping meeting reveals Beijing’s priorities. Don’t assume that…
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Newsletter 162 - April 30, 2023
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Newsletter 158 - April 2, 2023
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China’s ability to “eat bitterness,” means it’s unlikely to concede first in the US-China trade war. Beijing calls Washington’s tariffs of 145% a “joke…
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