China’s Annual Trade Surplus With U.S. Hits Record Despite Trump’s Tariff Offensive – WSJ

China’s trade surplus with the U.S. hit a fresh record last year, as robust American demand for Chinese goods undercut the Trump administration’s tariff offensive aimed at narrowing the countries’ lopsided trade gap.
— Read on www.wsj.com/articles/chinas-annual-trade-surplus-with-u-s-hits-record-despite-trumps-tariff-offensive-11547439977

People who buy made in China are supporting an oppressive regime, who cares little about the environment or censoring its own citizens.

WSJ Investigation: China Offered to Bail Out Troubled Malaysian Fund In Return for Deals – WSJ

The secret discussions show how China uses its political and financial clout to bolster its position overseas, especially for its “Belt and Road” infrastructure project. Malaysian’s new leader has since put the deal on hold.
— Read on www.wsj.com/articles/how-china-flexes-its-political-muscle-to-expand-power-overseas-11546890449

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