Premier Li Qiang slams US tariff hikes, vows economic resilience, and calls for deeper EU-China cooperation on trade.
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China Rejects Trump’s Tariff Threat, Says Fentanyl Crisis Is U.S. Problem
China condemns Trump’s 10% tariff, files WTO challenge, but signals openness to talks amid trade tensions with the U.S.
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Indian Exports not Adversely Impacted by Rupee’s Exchange Rate Policy
RBI says rupee’s exchange rate policy hasn’t harmed India’s export competitiveness, despite occasional overvaluation.
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Karachi-Chittagong Link: South Asia’s New Game Changer
The first-ever Karachi-Chittagong Link paves the way for enhanced connectivity, trade corridors, and a potential counterbalance to India’s influence in South Asia.
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Pakistan: A Nation with Sea but with Sea Blindness
Pakistan, a country blessed with a rich coastline, continues to suffer from Sea Blindness, missing out on economic opportunities in its maritime sector.
Belt and Road Initiative (BRI): China-led regional group calls for countering protectionist policies, sanctions
China-led group urges action against protectionism and sanctions, highlighting the significance of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).
Two-Day Nation-Wide Workers’ Strike in India
On the call of the Central Labor Union, India witnessed a two-day workers’ strike in almost all parts of the country. Protests were held and demands channeled. The call for the strike was given in the light of the economic policies of the government that