China

The Great Trade Tug-of-War: Vietnam and Indonesia’s Balancing Act Between Giants Hanoi, Vietnam In a world where trade disputes have become as common as reality TV show reboots, Vietnam and Indonesia find themselves in a precarious position—caught between the hulking giants of China and the United States. As these two superpowers engage in a seemingly endless tug-of-war, the smaller economies are left to navigate the minefield of tariffs, trade bans, and diplomatic maneuvering....

The Tariff Tango Begins Beijing, China - In a move that sent shockwaves through the agricultural sector, China has implemented new retaliatory tariffs targeting a variety of US farm products. These tariffs are not just a minor bump in the road; they are a major plot twist in the ongoing saga of international trade relations. As farmers scramble to navigate this unexpected change, some are finding themselves in an unlikely position: becoming entrepreneurs in their own right....

When Diplomacy Meets Detention: An Absurd Tale of International Relations and Youth Justice Toronto, Canada – In a world where international diplomacy dances awkwardly with local justice, strange tales unfold that could only be described as absurd. Picture this: a high-stakes meeting in Beijing aimed at reviving China’s lagging economy while, back in Canada, a diplomatic minister is left in the dark about it all. And as if this international confusion wasn’t enough, news breaks from a youth detention center where officers are allegedly acting as referees in prison fights, raising eyebrows and questions about the state of youth justice....