The BRICS group recently held its first summit since the group’s expansion, in Kazan, Russia, the rotating chair country. Through the group, China and Russia are seeking to establish an alternative international payment platform that is not subject to Western
Commentary Taiwan enjoys strong law enforcement capabilities and cooperates with friendly partners in criminal investigations. Being able to exchange information in real time is crucial to combating transnational crime. However, due to its exclusion from the
The European Union said on Oct. 25 that there are still “significant remaining gaps” in negotiations aimed at avoiding high tariffs on electric vehicles (EVs) made in China, which are due to take effect next week. The EU’s trade chief, Valdis
Eight China-based companies and eight Chinese nationals have been charged with federal crimes related to trafficking synthetic opioids and fentanyl precursors, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on Oct. 24. The defendants “openly advertised their ability