Oct. 21

🇺🇸 United States: Government Shutdown Enters Third Week Amid Budget DeadlockThe U.S. federal government shutdown reached its 21st day, marking the third-longest in history. Over 750,000 federal workers remain furloughed, while essential personnel—including military, border patrol, and air traffic controllers—continue working without pay.At the heart of the impasse is a clash over Affordable Care Act…

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China Post’s Southeast Asia Expansion: Trade Integration or Strategic Entrenchment?

China Post Hong Kong’s newly announced partnership with Synagie, Southeast Asia’s leading AI-powered commerce platform, is being hailed as a breakthrough in digital trade. However, critics warn that it may signal Beijing’s deeper strategic entrenchment in the region’s supply chains and data ecosystems. The venture, unveiled in Hong Kong and Singapore simultaneously, will create an…

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