Asia – Pacífico
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US and China release $60 billion nonsensitive product lists for tariff cuts after Trump-Xi meeting
Reciprocal Lists Cut Tariffs on Consumer Goods The United States and China released reciprocal lists of nonsensitive products worth about $30 billion each that will receive tariff reductions. The announcement…
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Bank of Japan Expands Climate Lending Amid Debate Over the Role of Green Central Banking
The BOJ Continues Expanding Climate-Related Lending The Bank of Japan is increasing its climate-related lending even as central banks worldwide debate the appropriate role of monetary authorities in addressing climate…
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China Sends Two Giant Pandas to Atlanta Amid Renewed U.S.-China Engagement
Two Giant Pandas Return to Zoo Atlanta Two giant pandas from China arrived at Zoo Atlanta on September 27 as part of a new conservation agreement between the zoo and…
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Sheinbaum plantea un posible encuentro con Xi Jinping mientras México negocia con Estados Unidos
México mantiene negociaciones comerciales con Estados Unidos La presidenta Claudia Sheinbaum expresó interés en reunirse con el presidente chino Xi Jinping durante la próxima Cumbre de Líderes de APEC, prevista…
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US and China Seek Pragmatic Cooperation to Avoid Conflict
The Cost of Economic Decoupling Currently, Washington and Beijing are finding that complete economic decoupling is proving ruinously expensive. Specifically, bilateral trade of goods and services plummeted by 25.1 percent last…
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China and US agree to establish AI safety channel and continue trade and military talks
A New Channel for AI Safety China and the United States agreed to create a communication mechanism for incidents involving artificial intelligence. The channel will address risks and benefits, with…
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Takeaways from Trump-Xi summit: Lots of pomp and even more punting on tensions in US-China relations
Ceremony Overshadows Limited Policy Results Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping concluded a three-day Washington summit marked by elaborate ceremony but few substantial agreements. Trump emphasized their personal relationship, while…
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Irán Envía a Estados Unidos un Plan Para la Reapertura del Estrecho de Ormuz en Siete Días
Propuesta Diplomática de Emergencia Para Desbloquear la Ruta Marítima La tensión militar en el Golfo Pérsico ha registrado un giro diplomático inesperado de alcance global. De acuerdo con una cobertura…
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Trump y Xi Sellan Su “Entente Cordiale” Tras Tres Días de Gran Pompa y Escasa Sustancia
Despliegue Protocolario y Gestos de Sintonía Personal La cumbre bilateral entre las dos principales potencias económicas del planeta concluyó con un balance enfocado en la escenografía política. De acuerdo con…
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Trump and Xi Jinping share diplomatic toasts at White House dinner with little policy progress
High-level bilateral proceedings involving Trump and Xi Jinping highlighted polite diplomatic exchanges alongside limited progress on primary geopolitical disputes. United States President Donald Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping at…
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Xi Jinping Lays Out Terms to Avoid US-China Military Conflict at Trump Meeting
Discover how Xi Jinping and Donald Trump addressed military conflict risks, trade, and artificial intelligence during their high-stakes White House summit.
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Sheinbaum celebra reunión entre Trump y Xi Jinping pese a competencia económica, pero destaca prioridad a acuerdo comercial con EEUU
La presidenta de México, Claudia Sheinbaum, calificó como “muy interesante” la reunión que sostuvieron el presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, y el presidente de China, Xi Jinping, el 24…
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Así está construyendo China su propio orden mundial
China está aumentando su influencia en el sistema internacional y busca ocupar un papel más importante en la definición de las reglas globales. Según El Orden Mundial, Pekín no pretende…
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Trump hails ‘very productive’ talks with China’s Xi Jinping
US President Donald Trump described his talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping as “very productive” during Xi’s three-day state visit to Washington, DC. The two leaders discussed artificial intelligence (AI),…
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China and the US are competing for AI dominance but have shared concerns over safety
Rivalry Limits Safety Cooperation The United States and China are competing to lead artificial intelligence while confronting risks that could threaten both countries. President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi…
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In Japan, the Government Multiplies Measures to Control Gasoline Prices
Japan is spending heavily to prevent gasoline prices from soaring. On September 14, a liter of regular fuel did not exceed 169.90 yen (0.94 euros), its average since 2022. Regular…
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Some of China’s 11,000 mega bridges could be at risk from small drones: study
Bridge Vulnerability and Drone Simulations Currently, Chinese researchers simulated devastating drone attacks on major suspension bridges. Specifically, scientists discovered that precision strikes pose a severe structural threat. Furthermore, a small drone carrying…
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Pakistan says airstrikes in Afghanistan kill 28 militants; Kabul reports 3 civilians killed
The Airstrikes and Casualties Currently, Pakistani fighter jets executed planned airstrikes against suspected militant hideouts inside eastern Afghanistan. Specifically, Pakistani authorities announced that these targeted strikes successfully killed 28 militants near…
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Wall Street rallies within 0.4% of its record after oil prices and bond yields ease
Lower Oil and Bond Yields Lift Markets Wall Street moved close to its all-time high as oil prices and bond yields gave back much of the previous week’s increases. The…
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The EU moves closer to free trade deal with Philippines amid global tensions
Negotiators Reach a Preliminary Agreement The European Union and the Philippines have reached substantial agreement on a proposed free trade deal as Brussels seeks to diversify its economy during a…
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Trump and Xi see tensions flare over AI, trade and Iran but still seek stability
Leaders Seek Stability Without a Grand Bargain President Donald Trump is hosting Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Washington while competition between the United States and China continues to intensify. Neither…
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Fulfilling earlier US-China agreements is a work in progress as Trump and Xi meet again
Earlier Commitments Show Uneven Progress The United States and China have made uneven progress on commitments announced after Trump and Xi met in Beijing in May. Their second face-to-face meeting…
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Oil prices are high but could be much worse. Trump has China’s Xi to thank for that
China Helps Limit a Larger Oil Shock Oil prices remain high and volatile six months after President Donald Trump launched the war against Iran. However, the worst forecasts have not…
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Trump Xi summit negotiations evaluate trade truce extension and Taiwan defense
High-stakes discussions during the Trump Xi summit US China relations meeting in Washington center on extending global trade truces and managing emerging technology risks. US President Donald Trump and Chinese…
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In Asia, El Niño Fuels an Exceptional Season of Intense and Long-Lasting Typhoons, Disrupting Maritime Transport
Danish shipping company Maersk warned that the 2026 typhoon season in East Asia is unusually bad. Several strong typhoons hit within two weeks, causing flooding, port congestion, and delays. These…
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Australia Wonders How to Save Its Ancient Eucalyptus Forests
Jarrah forests are a type of eucalyptus up to 40 meters tall in southwestern Australia. This 20-million-year-old ecosystem is weakened by climate change, and scientists disagree on how to protect…
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APEC Ministers Target Jobs, Skills and Worker Protection as AI Reshapes Work
The rapid evolution of technological innovation and demographic shifts is transforming labor dynamics across the Asia-Pacific region. Specifically, the 8th APEC Human Resources Development Ministerial Meeting addressed these structural challenges…
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APEC Tourism Ministers Advance Sustainable Travel and Digital Innovation Frameworks
APEC tourism ministers and delegates convened to promote sustainable travel recovery across member economies. Specifically, the Tourism Ministerial Working Group established coordinated strategies to enhance regional connectivity and environmental stewardship.…
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Analysis of the depreciation of Japan’s real exchange rate and the decline in creditor influence.
A comprehensive Brookings Institution study examines structural shifts in Japan’s currency valuation and global financial standing. Specifically, economist Gian Maria Milesi-Ferretti analyzes long-term trends in the real effective exchange rate…
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Fissures over US investments stall plans for Chinese business leaders to join Xi visit
Stalled Delegations and Reciprocity Concerns Currently, sharp disagreements over potential investments have stalled plans for a Chinese business delegation to accompany President Xi Jinping. Specifically, Beijing and Washington have failed to…