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Middle powers in the US-China trade war
Oped, Wing Thye Woo, Published on 14/05/2025
» As US tariffs begin to reshape global trade flows, many countries are worried that a tsunami of discounted Chinese goods, originally destined for America, will hit their shores. To keep them out, especially as recessionary pressures mount, some may be inclined to impose their own tariffs on Chinese imports. In that case, China would be cut off entirely from international trade, delivering an unexpected victory for US President Donald Trump, who would undoubtedly claim credit for this new Great Wall.
'When you feel good, you can also score well' at Augusta
Sports, Min Woo Lee, Published on 04/04/2025
» Winning is an amazing feeling, and I was very proud of the way I handled myself. Mentally, it was a grind and I'm super proud to win. It's been one of my goals to become a winner on the PGA Tour and I'm happy to check that off my list.
Lululemon partnership with stylish twist at Masters
Sports, Min Woo Lee, Published on 10/04/2024
» I'm excited to get back to Augusta National for the Masters Tournament as it is a very special event. You're treated so well when you're on property and it's just different to every other golf tournament. It's traditional and old-school where not many people are allowed in the locker room, and you're not allowed on your phone on the golf course, which makes the fans more engaged. It has a really professional and prestigious feel about it.
Free trade in green goods needed
Oped, Albert Park & Jong Woo Kang, Published on 02/08/2023
» International trade has boosted economic growth in many countries, especially those without abundant natural resources or fixed capital. In addition to creating opportunities for cross-border specialisation, trade has made it possible to import cheap consumer goods, intermediate inputs for manufacturing, and capital equipment. This is especially true in Asia and the Pacific, which accounted for 35% of global trade in 2020, up from 25% a decade earlier.
De-escalating tensions between US and China
Oped, Wing Thye Woo, Published on 21/06/2023
» Tensions between the US and China have reached such a high level that the G7, led by the US, recently changed its objective in its relations with China from "decoupling" to "de-risking". But the reality is that de-risking, like decoupling, requires the participation of both sides and a common agenda.
China factories tap brakes on recovery
Business, Ellen ZhangRyan Woo, Published on 05/05/2023
» BEIJING: China's factory activity unexpectedly contracted in April as orders fell and poor domestic demand dragged on the sprawling manufacturing sector, a private survey showed on Thursday, imperilling the broader economic outlook for the second quarter.
China's jab drive raises questions
News, Roxanne Liu & Ryan Woo & Miyoung Kim, Published on 17/03/2021
» China aims to vaccinate at least half a billion of its people against Covid-19 in four months, a challenge that will test the country's formidable industrial might just as it accelerates efforts to help inoculate the rest of the world.
Ericsson Emerges as 5G Leader After U.S. Bruises Huawei
Business, Stu Woo, Published on 04/06/2020
» The Trump administration's increasingly aggressive effort to cripple China's Huawei Technologies Co. has presented Ericsson AB the opportunity to lead the rollout of 5G technology around the world.
The U.S. vs. China: Who Is Winning the Key Technology Battles?
Business, Asa Fitch & Stu Woo, Published on 14/04/2020
» In a world where geopolitical power is increasingly linked to technological advancement, the U.S. has long led its rivals. American companies make some of the world's fastest computers, deadliest jet fighters and most capable robots.
China's Businesses Struggle to Resume Work
Business, Stu Woo & James T. Areddy, Published on 12/02/2020
» Business was slow to restart in China, even after some local governments stopped calling for people to stay away from the workplace during a coronavirus outbreak that has killed more than 1000 people in the country and dented economic growth.