China has begun delivering emergency food assistance to Cuba as the island faces mounting shortages of food and fuel amid tightening US sanctions and disrupted energy supplies. The first shipment of rice has arrived under a newly launched Chinese aid programme, marking an
A decision by the United States patent authority has reinforced the intellectual property position of First Solar, adding a new layer of complexity to global competition in advanced solar technology. The ruling rejected multiple third party efforts to invalidate First Solar’s patents related
Strategic competition between the United States and China has intensified in early 2026 as economic rivalry, political uncertainty, and diverging technological trajectories converge into a more volatile relationship. Recent developments highlight a widening imbalance in the electric vehicle sector, where Chinese manufacturers continue
US lawmakers have introduced legislation that would establish a federally backed reserve of critical minerals, signaling a deeper shift in how Washington approaches resource security and industrial policy. The proposal outlines a $2.5 billion framework designed to purchase and store materials such as
China and Canada have taken visible steps toward recalibrating their bilateral relationship, signaling a shift from years of diplomatic strain toward a more pragmatic economic engagement. During a four-day visit to Beijing, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney described the pace of renewed dialogue
China’s global influence has traditionally been built through trade, infrastructure, and long term economic partnerships. From manufacturing supply chains to development finance, its presence is deeply embedded across emerging and developed markets alike. As the global economy becomes more digital, however, influence is
Asia’s Detour Through Mexico Comes Under Pressure For more than a year, many Asian exporters have relied on Mexico as a strategic gateway to the North American market. As trade barriers tightened in the United States, companies adjusted routes shifted assembly stages and
China’s record breaking trade surplus could invite a stronger protectionist response from global partners next year, potentially complicating Beijing’s efforts to achieve its economic growth targets in 2026, according to a new report by U.S. based researchers. In the first eleven months of
China’s trade momentum accelerated in November with new customs data revealing a powerful upswing in overall exports even as shipments to the United States continued a steep decline. The figures show how China is reshaping its global trade footprint by leaning more heavily
Malaysia is stepping up its engagement with Africa as Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim embarks on visits to Ethiopia, South Africa and Kenya, framing the continent as a growing “strategic collaborator” for new trade routes, diversified supply chains and rising consumer markets. The outreach
