schizoidman

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How a Chinese battery factory sparked a political meltdown in a small Michigan town. (restofworld.org)
 

cross-posted from: https://programming.dev/post/26734441

  • The Gotion factory highlights the challenges Chinese companies face in the U.S., particularly during a climate of deep political polarization, nationalism, and growing suspicion toward China.
  • A grassroots “No Go” movement, fueled by fears of communism and environmental concerns, successfully stalled the project in Michigan, leading to the ouster of local officials who supported the factory.
  • The Gotion case shows the disconnect between national economic goals and local concerns, especially in communities wary of globalization and foreign investment.
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Xpeng to mass produce flying cars by 2026 as China’s low-altitude economy gains speed (www.channelnewsasia.com)
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Germans no longer see US as trustworthy partner. (www.dw.com)
 

cross-posted from: https://reddthat.com/post/36465494

The response to Donald Trump's policy initiatives, the fate of Ukraine, and the issue of massive investment and record debt are on German voters' minds two weeks after the federal election.

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South Korea's impeached President Yoon released from prison after court cancels arrest warrant (www.channelnewsasia.com)
 

cross-posted from: https://lemm.ee/post/57510611

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Apple has 90 days to allow app sideloading in Brazil (www.theverge.com)
 

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.zip/post/33467479

Brazil could be the next market to get iOS sideloading.

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Canadian premier says he will cut off electricity exports to US ‘with a smile on my face’ (thehill.com)
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'China is the real winner': Trump's reversal in Ukraine aids Beijing, Western officials say (www.nbcnews.com)
submitted 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) by schizoidman@lemm.ee to c/world@lemmy.world
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  • By embracing Russia and castigating Ukraine, President Donald Trump has rattled U.S. allies around the world, causing them to question if Washington is still a trusted partner.

  • Governments in Europe and democracies around the world are treating Trump’s actions and statements not as provocative posturing, but as an earthquake.

  • With American reliability in doubt, some European nations and other countries may seek alternative partners and markets, possibly in China, Bindenagel said.

  • “Senior officials in Japan, Australia, Indonesia and Thailand have told me that China is swooping in, offering to replace the United States as the partner of choice,” Green said.

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Singapore Says Asia Now Views US as ‘Landlord Seeking Rent’ (www.bloomberg.com)
 

https://archive.is/KYXtX

  • Asian perspectives of the US have shifted from a country once perceived as a force of “moral legitimacy” to something akin to “a landlord seeking rent,” Singapore’s defense chief said
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Spain calls for EU to forge China policy without US (www.ft.com)
 

cross-posted from: https://thelemmy.club/post/23034817

Spain calls for EU to forge China policy without US https://archive.is/20250224180421/https://www.ft.com/content/65abc8b2-d290-490c-b143-3f98e116124e

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Almost 90% of Japanese companies see Trump as bad for business, Reuters survey shows (www.reuters.com)
 

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/26276582

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Moscow back at the table - and appearing to call the shots (www.bbc.com)
 

cross-posted from: https://rss.ponder.cat/post/113454

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Trump says Russia should be readmitted to G7 (www.reuters.com)
 

cross-posted from: https://lemm.ee/post/55473544

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