[Analytics] Sanctions’ limited impact may dampen appetite for US-N. Korea talks
Foreign affairs experts say that international economic sanctions against North Korea seem to be not…
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The United States is one of the 12 founding members of APEC. It is the largest economy in the world and home to 323 million people. When the forum began in 1989, the real GDP of the United States was USD 8.8 trillion, which went up to 16.9 trillion in 2016. Its real per capita GDP also rose from 36,000 in 1989 to 52,000 in 2016.
Australia may ban Boeing 737 Max even if US gives it all-clear
CANBERRA, Sep 20, 2019, The Guardian. Australia’s air safety regulator may refuse permission for Boeing…
China urges US to immediately stop interfering in Hong Kong affairs
BEIJING, Sep 19, 2019, Xinhua. China on Thursday strongly urged the U.S. side to respect…
Trump signs name on new border wall, calls it a ‘world class security system’
OTAY MESA, Sep 19, 2019, AP. President Donald Trump signed his name Wednesday on a…
[Analytics] Blunders eroded US military edge in Pacific
The United States Studies Center at the University of Sydney recently issued a report: “Averting…
Elon Musk, Jack Ma named inspiring leaders in tech
BEIJING, Sep 18, 2019, China Daily. Elon Musk, CEO of electric car maker Tesla, was…
Saudi Arabia to restore full crude oil production by end of Sept.
JEDDAH, Sep 18, 2019, Kyodo. Saudi Arabia said Tuesday its crude oil production capacity will…
USA investments on Philippine ‘Build, Build, Build’ infrastructure program is near zero: Finance department
MANILA, Sep 18, 2019, Inquirer. No wonder Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte isn’t a fan of…
Trump warns China faces ‘toughest trade war deal ever’ if they wait until after US election
WASHINGTON D.C., Sep 18, 2019, SCMP. US President Donald Trump has warned Beijing to make…
[Analytics] Ankara summit might have motivated Iran’s drone attack
After bilateral talks between Russian President Putin and Turkish President Erdogan and Erdogan and Iranian…
Abe reiterates resolve to hold talks with N. Korean leader Kim
TOKYO, Sep 17, 2019, Kyodo. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said Monday he remains committed to…
[Analytics] Australia’s China-threat wave indicates a nation eager to play US pawn role
The Bolt Report on Sky News Australia on the night of September 10 was almost…