The EU’s Contradictory Narratives on China
EU-China relations are being defined in two very different ways at the same time. On June 29, during Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao’s...
Papua New Guinea Just Closed Taiwan’s Economic Office
On July 16, 2026, the foreign minister of Papua New Guinea (PNG), Justin Tkatchenko, abruptly announced the closure of Taiwan’s economic office in...
Playing for a Place in the World Through Taiwan’s Baseball Diplomacy
Taiwan has few embassies and no seat at the United Nations. On a good night at the ballpark, however, it can hold the...
China Can’t Talk About Birth Rates Without Talking About Rural Pensions
As China’s birth rate plunges to record lows, the country’s leaders have responded by offering childcare subsidies, expanded maternity leave, free preschool, and...
Wall Street Week: Tech Sell-Off Continues Amid Soaring AI Capex
Stock markets closed another volatile week in the red, as investor sentiment soured on the very theme that has pushed markets to record...
How Major US Stock Indexes Fared July 24
Stocks drifted on Wall Street and oil prices fell for the first time in a week, even as heavy fighting in the Middle...
Trump Orders Investigation Into EU Treatment of American Tech Companies
A Google logo at the announcement of Google's biggest-ever investment in Germany in Berlin on Nov. 11, 2025. Sean Gallup/Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump...
New Home Sales Tick Up in June Amid High Mortgage Rates
New home sales in the United States edged higher in June after two consecutive months of declines, although elevated mortgage rates continued to...
BMW Recalls 318,000 Vehicles, Says Overheated Starter Could Cause Engine Fire
BMW North America is recalling 318,495 vehicles over wear issues with the vehicles’ starters that could cause them to fail to start and,...
Homebuyer Demand Remains Strong in High-Risk Areas: Report
While nearly one in four homes across the United States are located in areas susceptible to severe weather conditions, many homebuyers are still...
