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Exchange rate control remains in Beijing’s hands, not the marketScars from the 2015 surprise devaluation linger

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North Korean Hacker Group Kimsuky Continues to Target South Korean Government Agencies APT37, APT38 Also Launching Wide-Scale Cyberattacks Could a Nation-State Be Behind the SKT Hacking Incident? North Korean hacker groups have car

Ukraine and the EU: “No Territorial Concessions to Russia” The U.S.

Widespread Backlash Against Punitive Tariffs BRICS Leverages Growing Clout to Bolster Unity EU Seeks Partnerships with Japan, Canada, India As U.S.

Focus Shifts to Preserving Order in Northeast Asia and the Western PacificU.S. Congress Stresses Need for Permanent Force Presence

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Chinese automakers have slightly reduced discount rates under government pressure. The industry’s crisis continues following the central government’s termination of subsidies. Even BYD faces financial trouble, with many other companies on the brink of survival.

Set Up U.S.-Based IT Firm to Funnel Chips into China Banned H100 Processors Routed via Third Countries Illegal Nvidia Chip Repair Industry Thrives in Shenzhen Chinese nationals have been indicted in the United States for smuggling Nvidia’s cutti

China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology urges solar firms to reduce output. Chinese solar sector has dominated the market through low-cost mass production. Oversupply beyond demand is eroding profitability and destabilizing the market.

This article was independently developed by The Economy editorial team and draws on original analysis published by East Asia Forum. The content has been substantially rewritten, expanded, and reframed for broader context and relevance. All views expressed are solely those of the author and do not represent the official position of East Asia Forum or its contributors.

This article was independently developed by The Economy editorial team and draws on original analysis published by East Asia Forum. The content has been substantially rewritten, expanded, and reframed for broader context and relevance. All views expressed are solely those of the author and do not represent the official position of East Asia Forum or its contributors.

This article is based on ideas originally published by VoxEU – Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR) and has been independently rewritten and extended by The Economy editorial team. While inspired by the original analysis, the content presented here reflects a broader interpretation and additional commentary. The views expressed do not necessarily represent those of VoxEU or CEPR.

Talks shift from bullets to balance sheets. Tariffs become the new front line. Will an accord emerge, or will demands stall? A meeting between President Trump and President Putin is reportedly imminent, marking a shift in focus from the battlefield to the balance of trade. Instead of ceasefire terms or territorial settlements, this summit will center on sanctions, tariffs, and the reshaping of the post-war financial order.

This article was independently developed by The Economy editorial team and draws on original analysis published by East Asia Forum. The content has been substantially rewritten, expanded, and reframed for broader context and relevance. All views expressed are solely those of the author and do not represent the official position of East Asia Forum or its contributors.

This article is based on ideas originally published by VoxEU – Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR) and has been independently rewritten and extended by The Economy editorial team. While inspired by the original analysis, the content presented here reflects a broader interpretation and additional commentary. The views expressed do not necessarily represent those of VoxEU or CEPR.

Trump Administration Abolishes De Minimis Rule K-Beauty Sector, Highly Dependent on Cross-Border Sales, Faces Direct Blow Potential for Relative Benefit Compared to China Remains On July 30 (local time), President Donald Tr

Concerns Over Exclusion Zones, Race for Technological Dominance Minimum 100kW Power Requirement for Lunar Survival and Mars Transit Pursuit of Space Supremacy Through Preemptive Lunar Reactor Deployment Ahead of China and Russia

Higher Tax Revenues Mask Rising Consumer BurdensMarket Liberalization Abroad Creates New Opportunities

U.S. Congress Approval of $850 Billion Defense Budget Substantial Increase Beyond Presidential Request Focus on Proven Combat Effectiveness of Small Drone Programs The U.S.