What is Authoritarianism (in practise)?

In a real authoritarian regime – they would basically force you into (doing) things against your rights or at least it messes you in your head about what is okay or not okay… I would say long time ago, Singapore used to be considered authoritarian (under the premiership of Lee Kuan Yew) For example in…

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🇨🇳🇵🇰🇮🇳 Recent Developments in China-Pakistan Relations and India-Bangladesh Trade Dynamics

In recent geopolitical developments, China has extended its satellite support to Pakistan, as reported by a research group under the Indian Defence Ministry. This move signifies a strengthening of ties between Beijing and Islamabad, which may have implications for regional security dynamics. Additionally, the trade relations between India and Bangladesh are reportedly fraying, with Bangladesh…

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🇨🇳🇮🇳🇺🇸🇷🇺🇵🇰🇯🇵 China’s Strategic Moves in Global Geopolitics and Economics – 17 May 2025

Recent developments have highlighted China’s evolving role in global geopolitics and economics, showcasing significant actions that could reshape international relations. China has dropped to the third-largest holder of U.S. Treasury securities, following the UK and Japan, a strategic maneuver that reflects its shifting economic focus amidst ongoing trade tensions with the United States. This change…

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US-CHINA TRADE TRUCE AND GLOBAL TENSIONS

In recent developments, the geopolitical landscape continues to shift with significant implications for global trade and security. The United States and China have reached a 90-day truce aimed at easing trade tensions, a move that may provide temporary relief to macroeconomic outlooks. This truce, however, does not resolve the longstanding issues that have characterized the…

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Russia is strangling China-Europe railway freight and Chinese automotive imports

On October 15, 2024, Russia issued the Directive No. 1374, which expanded the list of banned transit goods banned from transit through Russia, focusing on dual-use items—products like electronics, machinery, and certain textiles (e.g., camouflage clothing) that could have military applications. This is Russia’s efforts to control the flow of goods amid Western sanctions and…

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USTR Section 301 Action’s New Maritime Fee Structure against China

The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) introduced a new maritime fee structure in April 2025 to counter China’s dominance in the maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding sectors while promoting U.S. shipbuilding. The initiative stems from a Section 301 investigation, prompted by five U.S. labor unions in March 2024, which concluded that China’s state subsidies and policies unfairly…

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[ Trade War SITREP: 13-16 April 2025 ] CHINA SIGNS 40 AGREEMENTS W VIETNAM; Trump to help car industry; decoupling continues…

KEYSTONE DEVELOPMENT US probes into imports of pharmaceuticals and semiconductors Federal Register filings reveal probes into imports of pharmaceuticals and semiconductors as part of a bid to impose tariffs on both sectors on grounds that extensive reliance on foreign production of medicine and chips is a national security threat. The filings announce 21-day public comment periods…

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