Flooded with cheap Chinese goods, Latin America is scrambling to protect its industries

Flooded with cheap Chinese goods, Latin America is scrambling to protect its industries

HONG KONG (AP) — China has flooded Latin American markets with low-priced exports, particularly cars and e-commerce goods, as its exporters adjust to tariffs and geopolitical moves by U.S. President Donald Trump. The world’s second-largest economy has become an important trading partner for many Latin American nations, seeking access to their abundant natural resources and … Read more

British Starmer’s visit shows the disadvantages of the “China pivot” in countering Trump

British Starmer’s visit shows the disadvantages of the “China pivot” in countering Trump

By Farah Master, Colleen Howe and Liz Lee HONG KONG/BEIJING, Jan 30 (Reuters) – British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s visit to China is the latest victory Beijing can offer in its rivalry with Washington, but the deals it brings back to London also show the limits of the balancing act middle powers can attempt. He … Read more

Panama Canal ports will continue to operate after court rules concession unconstitutional, president says

Panama Canal ports will continue to operate after court rules concession unconstitutional, president says

PANAMA CITY (AP) — Panama’s president moved to reassure the public on Friday that critical ports at both ends of the Panama Canal will continue to operate without interruption — a day after the country’s Supreme Court ruled that the concession held by a subsidiary of Hong Kong’s CK Hutchison Holdings is unconstitutional. The court’s … Read more

Analysts are abandoning the amazing forecasts of the price of silver

Analysts are abandoning the amazing forecasts of the price of silver

Silver is making a major rally amid tightening export controls in China and meme-stock-style buying by Main Street investors hoping to cash in on bear bets. The precious metal is up 249% over the past year, including a 47% year-to-date jump, but not everyone believes silver prices are destined to keep rising. Former JPMorgan strategist … Read more

China’s car wash “Zargeşte” explodes online. Is it really better than ours?

China’s car wash “Zargeşte” explodes online. Is it really better than ours?

There’s a viral post on X that has garnered over 2.5 million views since January 20, 2026. In that post, tech enthusiast Tansu Yegen showcased what he called a “next-generation automatic washing machine” from a Chinese company. The video shows a black Honda Accord sedan going through the kind of high-tech cleaning that will almost … Read more

How China’s ‘Hurricane 3000’ Microwave Weapon Blows Drones Out of the Air

How China’s ‘Hurricane 3000’ Microwave Weapon Blows Drones Out of the Air

The ongoing war in Ukraine has changed the face of battlefields forever. The widespread use of drones has left traditional air defenses scrambling; launching missiles that cost hundreds of thousands of dollars to counter threats that might cost only a few hundred dollars is impractical. Extend this to counter drone swarms, and the logistics, costs … Read more

Analysis: US control of Venezuela oil risks showdown with China on debt restructuring

Analysis: US control of Venezuela oil risks showdown with China on debt restructuring

By Libby George and Trevor Hunnicutt LONDON/WASHINGTON, Jan 23 (Reuters) – U.S. controls on Venezuela’s oil exports have seized barrels that had serviced debt to China, lining up another potential showdown between the two superpowers that could further complicate the South American country’s path out of default. About a tenth of Venezuela’s $150 billion foreign … Read more

What is the Golden Dome? Here’s what you need to know about Trump’s plan.

What is the Golden Dome? Here’s what you need to know about Trump’s plan.

President Trump has said he wants to create what he calls a national missile system “The Golden Dome for America”, to protect the US from foreign threats. But the plans are far from coming to fruition and would come with a heavy price tag. But China has already done it criticized the plan as a … Read more

A Harvard MBA graduate knew the immigrant dream wasn’t for her. He moved back to China to start a search fund.

A Harvard MBA graduate knew the immigrant dream wasn’t for her. He moved back to China to start a search fund.

Sally Tian grew up between China and Canada, living and working in both countries at different times in her life. After graduate school, she decided against the corporate life and moved to China to pursue a search fund. She says that returning to China reshaped her identity, her work goals and her relationship with her … Read more

China’s highly touted radars appear to have been of little help when the US launched its massive airstrike against Venezuela

China’s highly touted radars appear to have been of little help when the US launched its massive airstrike against Venezuela

Chinese air defense radars in Venezuela were no game changer during the US raid to capture Maduro. China has touted the combat effectiveness of radars like the JY-27A. The lack of effect recently raises questions about both the radar and its operators. Venezuela’s military had Chinese-made anti-aircraft radars at its disposal when the US launched … Read more