Iran, Disturbed by Trump and Xi’s Friendship, Criticizes Pete Hegseth as a ‘Failed TV Presenter’
Iran’s Parliament Speaker, Mohammad Berger Ghalibaf, who is among several politicians jockeying for power after the exit of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, criticized U.S. Army Secretary Pete Hegseth on Friday, mocking him as a “failed TV host.” This comment came on the heels of President Trump’s favorable visit to Iran’s ally, China. Ghalibaf’s remarks, which […]
Trump and Xi’s stance revealed a lot about how their significant meeting in China unfolded, according to a body language expert.
Feet can reveal a lot. According to body language specialists, the positioning of President Trump and Xi Jinping’s feet during their recent meeting was significant to the success of their high-profile summit. “It’s all about the toes. The way they were oriented towards one another while seated is quite telling,” noted Lillian Glass, a Florida-based […]
China’s AI is genuinely artificial – and the US needs to compete against Xi’s zero-sum tech race and appropriated progress.
Even with all the excitement about China’s advancements in artificial intelligence, much of their progress appears to rely on theft and smuggling. The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is firmly focused on keeping everything under its control. This situation is becoming more apparent as this week’s summit in Beijing approaches, with leaders Donald Trump and Xi […]
Former Chinese defense ministers receive death sentences in Xi’s anti-corruption campaign
Former Chinese Defense Ministers Sentenced for Corruption Two ex-defense ministers from China have received death sentences that have been suspended for two years, marking one of the stiffest penalties imposed on senior military figures in recent times. Reports indicate that Wei Fenghe and Li Shangfu were sentenced on May 7 after being found guilty by […]
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 […]