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China believes it is winning Trump's trade war
Oped, Published on 17/07/2025
» The most recent trade talks between the United States and China in Geneva and London provided little more than temporary relief in the conflict between the world's two largest economies. Despite US President Donald Trump's efforts to tout the stopgap measures as a "deal" that benefits America, China reads the scoreboard differently -- and believes it is winning. From its vantage point, it has weathered the storm and emerged more confident, more self-reliant, and more convinced that its long game is paying off.
'Epstein files' explained: Why Trump is under pressure
AFP, Published on 16/07/2025
» WASHINGTON — A perceived lack of transparency over the US investigations into notorious sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has carved a rare chasm between President Donald Trump and his typically loyal Republican base.
Trump says any 'credible' Epstein files should be released
AFP, Published on 16/07/2025
» WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump said Tuesday the US Justice Department should release all "credible" information from its probe into notorious sex criminal Jeffrey Epstein as he sought to douse a firestorm of criticism from his supporters over his handling of the case.
How to try and negotiate with Donald Trump
Oped, Koichi Hamada, Published on 16/07/2025
» Since Donald Trump returned to the White House in January, it has been virtually impossible to keep up with all the extreme measures, incendiary rhetoric, personnel changes, policy reversals, and breaches of rules and norms, from intelligence leaks to defiance of court orders. That is by design: like European fascists in the twentieth century, Mr Trump knows that it is far easier to manipulate and suppress an overwhelmed, divided, and disoriented public than an informed, engaged, and assured one.
Trump calls for MAGA base to end 'Epstein Files' obsession
AFP, Published on 13/07/2025
» WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump urged his political base on Saturday to stop attacking his administration over files related to notorious sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, a case that has become an obsession for conspiracy theorists.
Trump nominates ‘alpha male’ influencer as envoy to Malaysia
Published on 12/07/2025
» WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump has nominated a fiery right-wing influencer known for his machismo and professed love for steaks and Hooters to be the ambassador to Malaysia.
Not about safety
Postbag, Published on 12/07/2025
» Re: "Safer tourism needed now", (Editorial, July 11).
Musk, Trump and Mao have a lot in common
Oped, Gwynne Dyer, Published on 11/07/2025
» The only place where some people still see Elon Musk as a political genius is China. "Brother Musk, you've got over a billion people on our side backing you," wrote a fan on Weibo, China's biggest social media site. "If Elon Musk were to found a political party," wrote another, "his tech-driven mindset could inject fresh energy into politics."
Flat fare flaw
Oped, Postbag, Published on 10/07/2025
» Re: "20-baht flat rate fare gets the nod", (BP, July 9).
Tesla slides 7% as Musk's 'America Party' reignites investor angst
Published on 07/07/2025
» Tesla shares fell nearly 7% in premarket trading on Monday, after CEO Elon Musk's plans to launch a new US political party reignited investor concerns about his commitment to the electric-vehicle maker's future.