Examining President Xi’s renewed effort for the yuan to become a global reserve currency – what China would need to sacrifice
Experts Discuss China’s Economic Strategies Experts suggest that the upcoming steps will be incremental. “The Chinese government is probably going to concentrate on broadening currency swap agreements with its trading partners, as well as increasing the use of the renminbi in trade settlements, particularly with commodity exporters,” Su pointed out. Additionally, Su mentioned that “extending […]
Xi’s major opportunity to make the yuan a global currency in 2026
TOKYO — Economic Outlook for the Chinese Yuan As we near the end of 2025 and step into 2026, a pressing question in the realm of global finance revolves around the future of the Chinese yuan. Specifically, what strategies will President Xi Jinping implement to enhance the currency’s status on the world stage? Recently, there […]
Trump and Xi’s agreement won’t protect the dollar from the yuan.
Growing Interest in the Chinese Yuan Amid Dollar Concerns There’s an increasing curiosity surrounding the Chinese yuan, especially as global investors express unease about President Donald Trump’s handling of the dollar. Recent data from China’s State Administration of Foreign Exchange shows that foreign banks significantly increased their bond assets, with figures doubling compared to last […]
Trump and Xi’s meeting highlights soybeans in US-China trade conflicts
U.S.-China Trade Tensions: The Role of Soybeans As President Donald Trump gears up to meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Thursday, a seemingly unassuming crop is stepping into the spotlight: soybeans. This $30 billion agricultural export has become more than just a staple; it symbolizes the economic ties and conflicts between the U.S. and […]
Trump describes Xi’s rare earth decision as an unfavorable development and its implications for US national security and relations with China.
U.S.-China Relations Affected by Rare Earth Export Controls The Trump administration is working to ease escalating tensions with China following Beijing’s recent announcement about imposing export controls on rare earth magnets. This prompted the U.S. to respond with threats of increased tariffs on Chinese imports. Rare earth elements are deemed essential for national security, as […]
China Sends Xi’s Deputy to Counter Russian Influence in North Korea
Chinese state media has announced that Premier Li Qiang, a key figure in the country, arrived in North Korea on Thursday ahead of a parade marking the 80th anniversary of the founding of the Workers’ Party of Korea (WPK). Li will be among several high-profile attendees, including leaders from Vietnam and Laos, and delegates from […]
Xi’s missing presence at the BRICS Summit raises questions about China’s impact.
Xi Jinping Skips BRICS Summit in Brazil Chinese President Xi Jinping will not be present at this week’s BRICS summit in Brazil, an unprecedented move for a Chinese leader. His sudden decision has led to much speculation about possible internal political issues within China, as well as the cohesion of the BRICS group itself. The […]
Xi’s major iron ore trader is disrupting a $130 billion industry
China’s Growing Influence in Iron Ore Market After just three years since its formation, government-run traders in China have emerged as the dominant force in the $130 billion iron ore import market. The establishment of China Mineral Resources Group Co. (CMRG) has played a significant role in stabilizing one of the most volatile commodity markets […]
Xi’s Fallen Generals and China’s Concealed Civil Conflict
Winston Churchill once likened the inner workings of Soviet Marxists to “bulldogs fighting under the carpet.” You could sense the turmoil and movements, but until the dog emerged, nobody really knew what was happening. Fast forward to today, and a similar fuss seems to be brewing under the surface in China, with emerging evidence suggesting […]
China Asserts That Xi’s ‘Vision’ Influenced Pandemic Agreement with W.H.O.
On Wednesday, Chinese health officials expressed that the World Health Organization’s (WHO) new global pandemic agreement was inspired by Xi Jinping’s “vision to create a global health community for everyone.” This perspective is rather troubling given the Chinese government’s involvement in the inception of the Wuhan coronavirus pandemic. The regime’s persistent denial of responsibility, combined […]