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US and China Reach Trade Framework Agreement, Trump Announces 55% Tariffs
On June 11, 2025, President Trump announced a US-China trade framework to supply critical rare earth minerals and magnets, with 55% tariffs on Chinese imports. Negotiated in London, the deal awaits approval from Xi Jinping.
‘Trees Not Tesla’: Australian City’s Protest Sparks Debate Over Environment and Elon Musk
In Tonsley, Australia, the “Trees Not Teslas” campaign fights to save 60 trees from Tesla’s proposed battery recycling facility. With 95% of public submissions opposing the plan, activists cite environmental concerns and Elon Musk’s controversial image, while the council emphasizes job creation. The proposal awaits state approval amid growing tensions.
Harvard’s Scandal: Survey Exposes Chinese Students’ Loyalty
Harvard’s CCP controversy grows as IJ-Reportika survey shows 76% of Chinese students plan to return to China, raising questions of loyalty amid espionage fears.
Putin Rejects Trump’s Vatican Push for Peace Talks
Tensions rise as Russian President Putin rejects Trump’s proposal for peace talks at the Vatican. Meanwhile, Trump and Zelenskyy trade accusations amid Russia’s largest drone strike on Ukraine.
Trump’s Middle East Diplomacy: Meeting a (Former) Terrorist, Trade Deals and Beyond
Explore President Trump’s bold Middle East diplomacy in May 2025, including his controversial meeting with Syria’s Ahmad al-Sharaa, a former terrorist, and the decision to lift sanctions. Discover the implications for regional stability and U.S. foreign policy in this in-depth analysis.
China Considers Tackling Fentanyl Crisis to Kickstart Trade Talks with U.S.
Discover the latest on China’s potential move to address the fentanyl crisis to kickstart trade talks with the US. Explore smuggling routes, production hubs, and the impact on US-China relations in this investigative news report.
Canada’s Carney Declares Victory, Vows to Defy Trump’s Threats
Prime Minister Mark Carney declares victory in Canada’s 2025 election, vowing to resist Trump’s tariffs and annexation threats. The Liberal Party secures a fourth term amid a surge of nationalism.
The Chinese Global Brain Turning Back to Home
The Investigative Journalism Reportika report, “The Chinese Global Brain Turning Back to Home,” examines China’s strategic repatriation of STEM talent to drive innovation in AI, semiconductors, and more. Highlighting initiatives like the Thousand Talents Plan and “Made in China 2025,” it details the return of experts from the U.S., Europe, and beyond, their contributions to China’s tech ecosystem, and the geopolitical tensions, including espionage concerns, reshaping global innovation.
