ECONOMICS
The Trump administration has proposed new tariffs on imports from 60 trading partners, arguing that those countries' and areas' failure to prohibit or effectively enforce bans on goods made with forced labor places U.S. companies and workers at a competitive disadvantage. The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) announced
‘Return Our Blood-and-Sweat Money’: Protests Surge Across China Over Unpaid Wages
By Li Muzi, Vision Times As the Lunar New Year approaches, a new wave of wage protests is spreading...
Precious Metals Sell-Off Triggers Broader Market Declines
By Yang Tianzi Global financial markets have experienced an unexpected and violent shock. The...
Nearly Half of China’s Electric Steel Mills Halt Production Amid Industry Slump
As China’s industrial slowdown deepens, a new wave of production halts is rippling through the steel...
China Property Giant Vanke Faces Scrutiny as Ex-Chairman Disappears From View
As China’s real estate downturn deepens and debt risks continue to mount, Vanke, one of the country’s...
China’s Provinces Slash 2026 GDP Growth Targets Amid Mounting Economic Pressures
China’s economic slowdown is showing new signs of strain even at the local level. According to a new...
Trump Nominates Kevin Warsh as Next Federal Reserve Chair
According to the Associated Press, U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Friday that he will nominate...
Fed Keeps Interest Rates Steady, Signals Future Moves Will Depend on Data
By Gao Yun The Federal Reserve announced on Wednesday, Jan. 28 that it would keep the benchmark...
Gold Shatters Records, Surges Past $5,300 as Trump Signals Comfort With Weaker Dollar
By Tian Jingxin On Jan. 28, the global precious metals market set a new historical record. Spot...
Elon Musk Predicts Robot Era Will Arrive in 2026, Warns of a Painful 3–7 Year Transition
By Edward Wenming, Vision Times A sweeping vision of humanity’s near future has reignited debate after...