Biden's Trade Tactics: New Tariffs Targeting Chinese Electric CarsThe Biden administration in the United States is expected to announce a comprehensive decision on tariffs against China as early as this Tuesday, according to Bloomberg News on May 9, 2024. This is expected to target key strategic sectors while rejecting the comprehensive tariff hike pushed by former President Donald Trump. The U.S. government plans […]
Biden Accuses China, Japan, and India of Economic Self-Sabotage Through XenophobiaPresident Joe Biden of the United States has claimed that ‘xenophobia’ is hindering economic growth in China, Japan, and India. His remarks are interpreted as targeting former President Donald Trump’s “anti-immigration” stance, which will stage a “return match” in this year’s presidential election. According to Reuters on the 1st (local time), President Biden said at […]
Tick-Tock TikTok: U.S. Enforces a Ban on the Social PlatformEnforcing a ban on TikTok, the Chinese-based video-sharing platform in the United States, will likely require several years, and a complete prohibition appears highly unlikely. This is due to TikTok’s indication of a legal challenge, arguing that such legislation infringes upon freedom of expression and is unconstitutional. Resolving this legal dispute could take years before […]
Biden's Secret: Delivering Missiles to UkraineAccording to Politico‘s report on the 24th (local time), the Biden Administration secretly delivered long-range missiles to Ukraine last month. Ukraine has deployed them to strike the Russian front lines on two occasions. Amidst the Ukraine security budget finally passing through the U.S. Congress, it was revealed that long-range missiles are also included in the […]
Trump's Possible Return to Power? Allies Strategize Amid Tight Presidential RaceAllies prepare scenarios for Trump’s reelection.Back channel diplomacy and appointment of pro-Trump personnel are underwayKorea takes a low-key approach while keeping an eye on Biden As the U.S. Presidential election in November is about six months away, American allies are preparing for the potential “Trump 2.0” era as former President Donald Trump and President Joe […]
TikTok Time Bomb: U.S. Ban Sparks Legal BattleThe U.S. passed a bill forcing TikTok’s American business to be sold within 270 days.TikTok’s CEO vows not to leave and anticipates legal battles.Concerns about whether the Chinese government will retaliate against U.S. companies are raised.Despite efforts to attract foreign investment, it may be difficult to retaliate against the U.S. The Chinese company ByteDance is […]
China Unfazed By Biden's Trade WarDespite the United States ramping up its ‘China-bashing’ ahead of the November presidential election, Chinese President Xi Jinping has been relatively quiet, refraining from potentially backlash-inducing responses, according to a Bloomberg analysis on the 21st (local time). US President Joe Biden has criticized China for xenophobia and publicly pledged to triple the current tariffs on […]
Biden Sparks Outrage Over Cannibalism CommentPresident Joe Biden of the United States has stirred controversy with a statement implying that his uncle, who served in World War II, was eaten by cannibals in the South Pacific island nation of Papua New Guinea. CBS in the United States reported on the 22nd (local time) that James Marape, Prime Minister of Papua […]
Trump's Comeback? Young American Voters Tilt Towards Trump Instead of BidenRecent public opinion polling has revealed a shift in sentiment among young Americans towards former President Donald Trump. Traditionally, older conservative demographics have favored Republican candidates in US elections, while younger, more progressive cohorts have tended to support Democratic candidates. Therefore, this recent development has garnered increased attention. According to reports from international media outlets, […]
Blinken's Crucial Meeting in China: What's on the Agenda?U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken plans to meet with his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, who is the Director of the Central Foreign Affairs Office of the Communist Party (also serving as the Foreign Minister), in Beijing and Shanghai from the 24th to the 26th, the State Department announced on the 20th (local time). The […]
Israel vs Iran: Are the Two Countries on the Brink of War?IAFP·Yonhap News Israel is expected to retaliate against Iran, provided such action does not escalate into an all-out war in the region. According to Channel 12 in Israel, on the 15th (local time), the Israeli cabinet resolved to retaliate against Iran “clearly and strongly.” This response aims to assert that “Israel will not tolerate such […]
Biden Steps Up Attack Against Trump, U.S. Presidential Election in Tight RaceThe recent survey findings reveal a notable narrowing of the gap between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump in approval ratings for the upcoming 2024 U.S. election, effectively placing them in a near-tie regarding support. With the forthcoming election anticipated to be closely contested, the competition between the two presidential contenders to secure […]
Reason for Iran's Attack on Israel: Trump Blames 'Weak Biden'On the 13th (local time), former U.S. President Donald Trump attributed Iran’s assault on Israel to what he characterized as President Joe Biden’s inadequate leadership. As reported by Yonhap News, during a campaign event in Pennsylvania on that day, Trump remarked, “Israel is presently besieged. This situation stems from our conspicuous display of profound weakness.” […]
U.S. Military Intercepts Iranian Ballistic Missiles in Mediterranean, Downs DroneCNN reported on the 13th (local time) that some of the ballistic missiles and drones launched by Iran in a retaliatory attack against Israel were intercepted by U.S. forces. Quoting two U.S. officials familiar with the matter, CNN stated that the U.S. military intercepted over 70 one-way attack drones and more than three ballistic missiles […]
From Real Estate to Presidency: Trump's Early Years in New FilmA film depicting the early business years of former President Donald Trump, who is gearing up for a rematch with President Joe Biden in the upcoming November U.S. election, will premiere at the Cannes Film Festival next month. According to the Cannes Film Festival Executive Committee on the 11th (local time), 19 films, including “The […]
Biden's Ultimatum to Israel: Protect Civilians or Risk U.S. BackingBiden talks with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu“Decision to support depends on civilian protection policies”Possible policy shift from unilateral supportRepeatedly emphasizes the need for a ceasefire U.S. President Joe Biden has mentioned the possibility of a change in policy towards Israel. It is a warning that support could be withdrawn if measures to protect civilians are […]
Biden and Xi Jinping's First Call Since November Talks: Commitment to Sustaining Communication ChannelsDiscussion on South China Sea, Taiwan, and North Korean Nuclear Threats in Biden-Xi Jinping conversationBiden raises concerns over TikTok with Xi JinpingTreasury Secretary Yellen’s visit to China scheduled for the 3rd to 9th Amid escalating tensions between the United States and China, President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping engaged in their first dialogue […]
U.S. Government Agencies Put AI Safeguards in PlaceThe Biden Administration in the United States has instructed federal agencies to establish specific safety measures related to artificial intelligence (AI) by December. According to CNN, the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) announced new policy rules on the 28th (local time) containing detailed requirements to prevent citizens from suffering unnecessary harm using […]
'Biden-Trump Rematch' Polls Fluctuate in Neck-and-Neck BattleIn the upcoming November U.S. presidential election, the support rates for President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump, who engaged in a ‘rematch,’ show a tight race. While President Biden holds a slight lead in a head-to-head matchup, recent polling suggests that former President Trump has a narrow advantage within the margin of error […]
Biden-Trump Rematch: Will Mexico Emerge as a Key Player?In the upcoming November US presidential election, the issue of illegal immigration is emerging as a central point of contention. As a result, analysis suggests that Mexico, situated along the southern border of the United States, could become a pivotal variable influencing the outcome. The New York Times (NYT) reported on the 26th (local time) […]
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