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Taking note of suicide risks over China’s education ‘Gaokao’ testing system
The exam will determine what university they can attend, with those scoring high could capture a pathway to a successful professional career, while most others will face rising challenges due to their average or below-average tests’ results.

Tom Pauken II.
Jun 115 min read
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China claims victory over trade wars, but that’s a delusion
Apparently, many Chinese are also embracing “castles in the air,” by believing that Beijing has already trounced United States President Donald J. Trump in trade wars, while assuming that China will soon emerge as the most powerful and richest nation in our world in the very near future.

Tom Pauken II.
May 144 min read
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America First in Action: Trump’s Strategic 90-Day Trade Truce with China
The agreement reflects a strategic recalibration by the Trump administration, balancing domestic economic pressures with foreign policy objectives. High tariffs had begun to impact U.S. manufacturers and consumers, leading to inflationary pressures and supply chain disruptions.

Brian Sioux
May 122 min read
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When US-China trade talks get back on track, Witkoff can roll in for rescue
Steve Witkoff has worked with President Trump for a number of decades in business and politics. He played a crucial role in Trump’s illustrious career as a property developer. Witkoff has also been appointed as a troubleshooter for the Trump administration to resolve complicated US foreign policy matters and long-standing diplomatic disputes.

Tom Pauken II.
May 75 min read
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The world thinks Trump is ‘Panican,’ he’s no
The stock markets across the globe have been in turmoil ever since United States President Donald J. Trump welcomed ‘Liberation Day’ with a bold announcement to increase tariff rates to a substantial degree on all sovereign nations and regional actors.

Tom Pauken II.
Apr 155 min read
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Hong Kong Under Pressure: How U.S. Companies Can Adapt to Changing Realities
A potential second Trump administration could bring tougher sanctions on Chinese and Hong Kong entities.

AFAI
Jan 88 min read
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The Impact of Tariffs and RMB Depreciation on U.S.-China Trade
Rising tariffs and a depreciating yuan are reshaping U.S.-China trade, with impacts on prices, market access, and global supply chains.

Brian
Jan 66 min read
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China's Strategic Response to Potential U.S. Policies Under President Trump
China is expanding globally through new factories in Asia, Latin America, and Africa to offset domestic challenges and counter U.S. policies

Brian Sioux
Jan 56 min read
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How a Hawkish Administration Could Reshape U.S.-China Policy
Examines how hawkish Trump appointees and Elon Musk's pragmatism could reshape America's second-term China strategy.

Brian Sioux
Jan 39 min read
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Pro-America First and China-friendly Values Can Coexist
Pro-America First and China-friendly values coexist through nuanced diplomacy, promoting mutual peace, prosperity, and understanding.

Tom Pauken II.
Dec 9, 20246 min read
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Collaborative Solutions: Tackling the Fentanyl Epidemic Together
The USA is facing a devastating opioid crisis, with synthetic opioids, particularly fentanyl, fueling an epidemic of overdose deaths.

Brian
Dec 4, 20243 min read
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Responding to China’s Gallium and Germanium Export Ban
China's recent prohibition on exporting gallium, germanium, antimony, and ultra-hard materials to the United States, along with its...

Brian
Dec 4, 20244 min read
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