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American Influencer: I Faced a Dilemma as a Businessman During the U.S.-China Tariff War

American Influencer: I Faced a Dilemma as a Businessman During the U.S.-China Tariff War

Source: WeChat Official Account "Dixian Siwei", an editorial column of Guancha.cn The China-U.S. high-level meeting on economic and trade affairs achieved substantial progress by significantly reducing bilateral tariff levels. However, the existential dilemma facing countless small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) owners remains stark. Take the case

Casting a Line into the World: The Chinese Fishing Craze: A Look at Escape, Consumerism, and Culture

Casting a Line into the World: The Chinese Fishing Craze: A Look at Escape, Consumerism, and Culture

By Ryan Yeh Forget the usual suspects, the latest activity to leap from niche hobby to national obsession in China is undoubtedly fishing. From the shimmering corners of city parks to the rugged banks of rivers and lakes, and even to the fishing short videos that go viral online, the

90% of Chinese View China–Latin America Ties as Vital: Survey

90% of Chinese View China–Latin America Ties as Vital: Survey

A survey conducted by Global Times Research Centre found that over 90% of respondents affirmed the importance of harmonious and friendly China-Latin America relations for China's future development. Most hope that the current state of relations will be maintained or will become even more amicable. U.S. pressure

[Video]New Trends, New Momentum: The May Day holiday consumption mirrors the breadth and depth of China’s economy

[Video]New Trends, New Momentum: The May Day holiday consumption mirrors the breadth and depth of China’s economy

Editor: China’s May Day holiday, one of the country’s largest annual holidays, concluded on May 5. As expected, the five-day break triggered a nationwide travel boom. Yet beyond the bustling crowds, several new tourism trends have emerged, indicating potential new drivers for China’s economic growth. On the

China Is Simpler Than You Think: Why Does the U.S. Keep Misjudging?

China Is Simpler Than You Think: Why Does the U.S. Keep Misjudging?

By Ryan Yeh An increasing number of disclosures from U.S. government officials and leading scholars indicate that Trump gravely misjudged China. The president believed that by imposing sufficiently high tariffs – given China’s large trade surplus with the U.S.—it would quickly capitulate. At that point, the U.

Breaking the Filter: How Grassroots Narratives Are Reshaping China's Global Image

Breaking the Filter: How Grassroots Narratives Are Reshaping China's Global Image

Who gets to tell China’s story? As global travelers and streamers bypass traditional media, a new, unfiltered image of China is taking shape — one TikTok, vlog, and viral visit at a time. This piece explores how grassroots voices are breaking the filter and reshaping global perceptions of China.