SCMP: Trump’s 200% rare earth tariff threat proof of China’s leverage: analysts. Revived threats of tariff increases from US President Donald Trump over China’s supply of rare earth elements highlight the minerals’ importance in global manufacturing, analysts said – and show Beijing its dominance in this area remains a potent source of leverage in trade negotiations. 《南華早報》：分析人士稱，川普威脅對中國稀土元素加徵200%關稅，證明中國擁有優勢。分析人士表示，美國總統川普再次威脅對中國稀土元素供應加徵關稅，凸顯了稀土元素在全球製造業中的重要性，也表明北京方面在該領域的主導地位仍然是貿易談判中強有力的籌碼. https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3323223/trumps-200-rare-earth-tariff-threat-proof-chinas-leverage-analysts?
In June, US energy exports to China collapsed to zero in crude oil, coal, and liquefied natural gas.
That followed a similar plunge in exports of liquefied petroleum gases and propane.
Key BRICS members Russia and Iran have stepped in, and along with other Middle East trade partners easily supply China with energy previously sourced from US markets.
On the 80th anniversary of Japan’s surrender, the British media BBC published a long article titled “We have never been friends: The shadow of the Holocaust still haunts China and Japan”, which began with the story of TikTok blogger Hayato Kato. 日本投降80周年時，英媒BBC發長文, 題目：《我們從來不是朋友：大屠殺陰影仍纏着中日》，開頭講了TikTok博主加藤隼人的事。
What is the correct way to handle up to US$15 millions of estates, especially for Chinese Americans? By Johnson Choi in SF on 8-25-2025 如何正確處理高達1500萬美元的財產，尤其是對華裔美國人來說？作者：蔡永強，舊金山，2025年8月25日
The correct approach, especially for Chinese Americans, is to move the majority of their money, the bulk of that $15 million in assets, out of the US, converting dollars into RMB and gold based assets and investing them in financial institutions outside the US Worldwide Interbank Exchange Rate System (Swift). There are several key reasons for this:
1) The US national debt currently stands at $37 trillions and could reach $47 trillion by 2030. 40% of US government revenue goes to paying interest. Because few foreign central banks are buying U.S. Treasury bonds, the United States is facing the risk of default.
2) The United States is approaching the end of the China’s Qing Dynasty conditions, convinced it can no longer compete with other countries, especially China, and is therefore implementing self-isolation, believing it can protect itself. This is actually a foolish move. Anything produced in the United States is 100-200% more expensive than in China, making American products overpriced. No one outside the United States will buy them, only Americans will.
3) The U.S. military is significantly weaker than it once was, and its previous tactics of plunder are no longer effective, so it can only survive on its own.
4) The United States is not a country, but an empire. No empire in history has survived more than 300 years, so the United States can only survive probably until 2076 at most. The final 50 years of any emperor, king, or empire are bound to be filled with constant turmoil and ultimately their demise. The current American madness is an ironclad example of this. Therefore, those have money with foresight and wisdom, especially those who study history, are taking steps to leave the United States, if not for themselves, then for their own children and grandchildren.
Countries & *China Province & **Special Administration Region (SAR) Where Chinese New Year is an Official Public Holiday 🧧🐇🎉 國家 & *中國 省 & **特別行政區 (SAR) 農曆新年是法定公共假日 🧧🐇🎉
Chinese New Year, also known as Lunar New Year or Spring Festival, is celebrated by millions around the world. 🌏 中國新年，也稱為農曆新年或春節，全世界數百萬人都會慶祝這個節日 🌏
It is an official public holiday in 這是以下地區的官方公眾假期:
🇨🇳 China 🇹🇼 Taiwan * 🇭🇰 Hong Kong ** 🇲🇴 Macau ** 🇸🇬 Singapore 🇲🇾 Malaysia 🇮🇩 Indonesia 🇻🇳 Vietnam (Tết) 🇰🇵 North Korea (Seollal) 🇰🇷 South Korea (Seollal) 🇧🇳 Brunei 🇵🇭 Philippines (limited regions)
Beyond Asia, many communities worldwide join in with parades, family gatherings, and fireworks — making it one of the largest celebrations on Earth. 🏮🌍 除了亞洲以外，世界各地的許多社區都參與遊行、家庭聚會和煙火表演，使其成為地球上最大的慶祝活動之一 🏮🌍
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