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When the US was gung ho for China

The Boston Globe - Massachusetts ·

Stephen R. Platt, a professor of history at UMass Amherst, is the author of “The Raider: The Untold Story of a Renegade Marine and the Birth of U.S. Special Forces in World War II.” On a cold December night in 1937, a United States Marine officer...

China’s Mineral Monopoly Demands Renewing the Development Finance Corporation

War on the Rocks · July 10, 2025

American auto manufacturers are preparing to shut down production lines. Defense manufacturers may not be far behind. The tit-for-tat tariff escalation between the United States and China dominated headlines throughout March and April, but the...

[Vantage Point] Can the Philippines endure economic pain with Trump’s tariff?

Rappler · July 11, 2025

The Philippines has recently been levied a 20% tariff on exports to the United States, more than the 17% toll that the country’s finance team was expecting from an April 2025 announcement. I’m tempted to say, “I told you so.” Some three weeks...

Groups call for ending pig auctions

Taipei Times · June 30, 2025

About 6 million pigs are treated violently every year in Taiwan before their arrival at slaughterhouses, animal rights groups said yesterday, urging the Ministry of Agriculture to establish a pork grading system to replace “inhumane” live pig...

Nifty, Sensex open in green as investors’ focus shifts to Q1 earnings amid trade deal delay

The Tribune (Chandigarh) · July 10, 2025

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 10 (ANI): Indian stock markets opened on a positive note on Thursday as investor focus shifted to the earnings season, amid a delay in the announcement of the India-US trade deal. The Nifty 50 index opened at...

Golden Bell Award-winning TV show host, writer Wang Hao-yi dies at 68

Focus Taiwan · June 30, 2025

Taipei, June 30 (CNA) Writer and Golden Bell Award-winning TV travel show host Wang Hao-yi (王浩一) died at 68 in Taitung County Sunday, his publisher announced on behalf of his family in a Facebook post that evening. "Writer Wang Hao-yi, born on...

SIA-MAS pact to pip AirAsia’s seat share on Singapore-KL route

The Business Times Singapore · July 10, 2025

[SINGAPORE / KUALA LUMPUR] A planned tie-up between Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Malaysia Airlines (MAS) is set to upset the pecking order on the busy Singapore-Kuala Lumpur route, threatening AirAsia’s long-held grip on the world’s fourth-busiest...

Chilly Reception: Photographer shares his experience of a lifetime

Pasadena Weekly - California ·

Photographer Rick Chou is willing to brave the elements for the best shots — even if it means frost-burned fingers and wind whipping against his face. The 32-year San Marino resident went on a 10-day photo expedition with like-minded shooters last...

Football Focus: Hernandez joins LA Galaxy

Rediff ·

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field. IMAGE: Mexico's Javier Hernandez attends a training session. Photograph: Daniel Becerril/Reuters Mexico’s all-time leading scorer Javier ‘Chicharito’ Hernandez has joined Los Angeles...

Timeleft Japan Review: Does This Friend App Really Work?

Tokyo Weekender · July 10, 2025

If you’re a 20- or 30-something in Tokyo, you’ve probably seen a Timeleft ad on Instagram. Typically featuring a group of young people grinning at dinner with wine glasses in hand, the photos look more like your friend’s recap of a fun night out...

Around Utah: Economic indicators demonstrate cautious optimism for Utah growth

Standard Examiner - Utah ·

The Salt Lake Chamber, in partnership with the University of Utah’s Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, has released the June 2025 Roadmap to Prosperity Economic Dashboard to inform business leaders’ understanding of Utah’s economy. This tool...

Rules for portable batteries on planes are changing

Honolulu Star-Advertiser - Hawaii · July 6, 2025

The rules on carrying portable batteries on some of the world’s biggest airlines, and in some of the busiest air travel markets, have changed rapidly this year because of the risk of fires. And because there is no global standard, the varying...

Michael Reagan | America gets greater the farther away you go

Times-Standard - California · July 5, 2025

If you really want to appreciate America, leave. That’s right. Get out. Go somewhere you’ve never been for two weeks. See how the rest of the world lives. It’s not until you travel out of the U.S. that you really learn how wonderful and great our...

Chris Hawley at the Cinema Bar

The Culver City News - California · July 10, 2025

Roots artist Chris Hawley performs at the Cinema Bar this week, so Hawley told the News about what he has in store for Culver City… When did you start playing and performing? When did the band form? I started playing when I was 12 years old, and...

Moodie Davitt WeChat: Key stories from Week 27

The Moodie Davitt Report · July 9, 2025

CHINA. We are pleased to bring readers a summary of recent posts on The Moodie Davitt Report’s WeChat Official Account as the platform continues to grow strongly in China, with stories posted in Chinese and English. The Moodie Davitt Report offers...

Philippines' president to discuss tariffs in Trump meeting this month, top diplomat says

Yahoo Sports - Canada · July 11, 2025

By Danial Azhar KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) -Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr will meet U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington this month, Manila's top diplomat said on Friday, with an increased trade tariff on one of Washington's top...

Rules for portable batteries on planes are changing. Here's what to know.

ETInfra.com · July 5, 2025

Amid rising fire risks, major airlines have swiftly updated rules on carrying portable batteries—creating confusion due to a lack of global standards. The rules on carrying portable batteries on some of the world's biggest airlines, and in some of...

Five movies on Netflix, Prime Video, Apple TV+ you should not miss

The Economic Times · July 5, 2025

Netflix, Prime Video, Apple TV+ viewers must not miss these five movies. These include "Our Times", "Párvulos: Children of the Apocalypse", "Lost in Starlight", 'Spark', and "The Assessment". "Our Times" is a nostalgic coming-of-age drama from...

Huawei seeks AI chip customers in Middle East, South-east Asia

The Business Times Singapore · July 10, 2025

[HONG KONG] Huawei Technologies is trying to export small quantities of artificial intelligence (AI) chips to the Middle East and South-east Asia, an effort to establish a foothold in markets dominated by Nvidia despite ongoing manufacturing...

Rules to reduce waste by 2,100 tonnes: ministry

Taipei Times · July 4, 2025

A new regulation barring single-use toiletries in hotel rooms could eliminate the use of 460 million small, single-use bottles per year, a reduction of 2,100 tonnes of waste, Ministry of Environment Resource Circulation Administration...