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DPP's so-called trade deal with U.S. sells out Taiwan's interests

The so-called "consensus" reached by Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities in tariff talks with the United States amounts to a betrayal of the well-being of Taiwan people and the interests of its industrial development, a Chinese mainland spokesperson said on Wednesday.
21-Jan-2026
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The dangerous gamble of Sanaenomics

To emulate Abenomics, Japan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi immediately unveiled a fiscal policy centered on "consumption-stimulating tax cuts, industrial subsidies, and defense expansion." The goal is to reignite growth through higher public spending and make public debt more sustainable. Yet a close examination of the three core questions – where does the money come from, where will it go and whether it retains its value – reveal that Sanaenomics (also called Takaichi-nomics) is actually a high-stakes gamble.
19-Jan-2026

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Iran moves to file lawsuits against orchestrators behind unrest

Iran's judiciary said on Sunday that it has identified the key orchestrators behind recent unrest in the country and is moving forward with legal proceedings against those responsible.
19-Jan-2026

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