U.S. Factory Towns Laid Low by the ‘China Shock’ Are Benefiting From New Investments

Communities that suffered the worst of plant closings in recent decades are now gaining an outsize share of fresh investment and new jobs.

Business - The New York Times - November 1

The New Investment Superpower Outflanking China and the U.S. in Africa

The tiny United Arab Emirates has invested billions in east Africa, where it is now emerging as a significant player, at times muscling out China and annoying the U.S.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 6

Views of China hit new low: Survey

Americans have a deteriorating view of China and its relations with the U.S., according to a Thursday report published by the Chicago Council on Global Affairs. Participants ranked the country 26 ...

Politics - The Hill - October 24

Carl Bernstein: Putin, Netanyahu, China benefiting from Trump picks

Veteran journalist Carl Bernstein suggested that the "three beneficiaries" of President-elect Trump's appointments to key positions will be Russian President Vladimir Putin, Israeli Prime Minister ...

Politics - The Hill - November 13

This Texas city has the lowest cost of living in the U.S.: There is 'investment in the area keeps home prices low,' expert says

Realtor.com ranked the cities with the lowest cost of living by examining regional price parities data by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.

Business - CNBC - October 27

New Rule Blocks U.S. Investors From Helping China Develop Advanced Military Tech

A rare point of bipartisan agreement backs a Treasury Department regulation to curb and track American investments in AI and technology that could boost a major U.S. rival.

Business - Inc. - October 29

Posts share fabricated report about China pulling investment from Malaysia

World - Yahoo News - November 11

New Jersey Benefits From Sports Betting, but at What Cost?

While sports betting has created jobs and revenue for the state, there’s a dark side too.

Business - Inc. - October 24

U.S. Turns to China to Stop North Korean Troops From Fighting for Russia

American agencies have assessed that China dislikes the growing partnership between Russia and North Korea. The State Department has raised the troop issue with Chinese diplomats.

World - The New York Times - November 1

U.S. Chip Toolmakers Move to Cut China From Supply Chains

Applied Materials and Lam Research are telling vendors to follow new restrictions, spurred by U.S. government pressure.

Tech - The Wall Street Journal - November 4

China rivalry will continue 'into the next decade,' U.S. ambassador tells NBC News

The United States will judge China “on its actions, not just its words,” U.S. Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns said, as the two rivals try to improve ties.

New details on China's alleged efforts to interfere in U.S. politics

The Washington Post is reporting that a group of hackers linked to the Chinese government collected audio recordings from phone calls of American political figures, including an unnamed Donald ...

With Dreams of a Lunar Outpost, China Takes New Risks in Space Race With U.S.

China put its space ambitions on display before dawn on Wednesday as it blasted three astronauts into orbit from a remote desert launch center.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 29

China Braces for a New Era of U.S. Rivalry With Trump’s Return

Beijing is expecting more volatility and competition with the United States, though a lackluster economy may limit China’s options for pushing back.

World - The New York Times - November 7

Indonesia’s new leader calls for collaboration with China before heading to the U.S.

Indonesia’s new leader called for collaboration rather than confrontation with China after the signing of $10 billion in new deals between the two countries.

China Displays New Stealth Fighter in Race to Match U.S.

The public debut of weapons at a Chinese airshow comes as concerns grow in Washington over Beijing’s expanding military power.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 12

What the new Trump presidency could mean for U.S.-China relations

CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio has been speaking to experts in Hong Kong about how China is preparing for the incoming Trump administration and the tariffs on Chinese goods that the ...

Biden and Xi Meet, Delivering Messages Seemingly Intended for Trump

Donald J. Trump has promised a more aggressive approach, after the Biden administration worked to avoid open conflict with Beijing.

World - The New York Times - 4 days ago

How Laken Riley's death sent "a reality shock" through a college town

For many students, Athens, Georgia, no longer feels like the safe haven they once thought it was, after the killing of Laken Riley.

How Trump’s ‘new star’ Elon Musk stands to benefit from his presidency

There are already signs of a return on the Tesla chief’s political investment, and there could be more to come. US elections 2024 – live updates US election results 2024: live map and ...

World - The Guardian - November 6

Israel’s plan to ban Unrwa from accessing Gaza marks new low in its relations with UN

US only nation likely to be able to persuade Netanyahu to drop plan condemned by 123 member states. Worsening relations between the United Nations and Israel appear to have reached a nadir with the ...

World - The Guardian - October 25

ISM factory index drops, marking 7th straight month below growth threshold

The malaise that has loomed over the manufacturing sector for the better part of the past two years seems like it will continue, according to one economist.

Business - MarketWatch - November 1

U.S. factory orders tumble in September, for fourth drop in the past five months

Orders for manufactured goods fell 0.5% in September, the Commerce Department said Monday. It is the fourth decline in orders in the past five months.

Business - MarketWatch - November 4

AI Investments Are Booming, but Venture-Firm Profits Are at a Historic Low

Investors hope the Trump administration will make tech acquisition deals easier.

Tech - The Wall Street Journal - 3 days ago

AI Investments Are Booming, but Venture-Firm Profits Are at a Historic Low

Investors hope the Trump administration will make tech acquisition deals easier.

Tech - The Wall Street Journal - 3 days ago

Wegovy's creator invested £6bn in this town. So why is it not booming?

Europe's most valuable company has invested billions in Kalundborg on Denmark's coast - but it has many problems.

A New Life Started Where Others Are Laid to Rest

Holding a wedding in a cemetery has become more commonplace. For some couples it’s deeply personal, for others strictly budgetary.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 31

New York Was a Shopping Town. Is It Again?

Small, medium and large: There seem to be signs of life for brick-and-mortar operations of every size in the city … once again.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 31

Tariffs. Taiwan. Trump. What China is thinking as it observes the U.S. presidential election from afar.

Confusion about who stands for what has muddied the views of China’s investors, consumers and intelligentsia.

Business - MarketWatch - November 5

'We have to compete': U.S. Ambassador to China, Nicholas Burns, tells NBC News

The U.S. Ambassador to China, Nicholas Burns, told NBC News' Janis Mackey Frayer in Beijing that, "We have to be clear eyed by the dangers and the threat that China poses to the U.S."

The U.S. Army Prepares for War With China: New Vehicles, Face Paint and a 1,200-Foot Fall

The big and cumbersome Army is trying to transform itself to deploy quickly to Asia, if needed. It is an inherently dangerous business.

World - The New York Times - October 30

Trade, Taiwan and now Trump: China braces for a volatile new era in U.S. ties

Former President Donald Trump's election win over Kamala Harris could increase tensions with China over trade tariffs, Taiwan, technology and more.

In their final meeting, Xi Jinping tells Biden that 'China is ready to work with a new U.S. administration'

World - ABC News - 5 days ago

US applications for jobless benefits fall to 213,000, remaining near 7-month lows

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell again last week, remaining near seven-month lows

China's factory activity expands for the first time since April, official survey shows

China's official purchasing managers' index for October came in at 50.1, according to National Bureau of Statistics data released Thursday.

Business - CNBC - October 31

Biden announces $3 billion investment in U.S. ports

President Biden announced a $3 billion investment to reinvigorate ports across the U.S. Mr. Biden spoke from the Port of Baltimore, not far from the site of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse.

China's biggest shopping event of the year exceeds low expectations

The Singles' Day shopping festival saw consumers spend more than expected in what's otherwise been a tepid retail environment, consulting executives said.

Business - CNBC - November 12

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