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China closed 2025 with a trade surplus of $1.19 trillion, commonly rounded by markets to $1.2 trillion, setting a new global record that no other economy has ever reached.
According to data from the General Administration of Customs, China’s exports rose 6.6% year over year in December in U.S. dollar terms, far above market expectations of around 3% and faster than November’s 5.9% increase.
Imports also surprised to the upside. December imports climbed 5.7%, beating forecasts of just 0.9% and marking the strongest growth since September, when imports rose 7.4%, according to LSEG data. For the full year, exports increased 5.5%, imports were broadly flat, and China finished 2025 with a trade surplus about 20% larger than in 2024.

China–U.S. Trade Continues to Shrink
Trade with the United States continued to weaken. Chinese shipments to the U.S. fell 30% year over year in December, extending losses for a ninth consecutive month, while imports from the U.S. dropped 29% over the same period, customs data showed.
For all of 2025, China’s exports to the U.S. declined 20%, while imports from the U.S. fell 14.6%. Customs spokesperson Lv Daliang commented that trade relations should remain mutually beneficial, calling for dialogue and negotiations to resolve disputes and expand cooperation.

Europe and Southeast Asia Take a Larger Role
By contrast, trade with other regions remained strong. Exports to the European Union rose 12% in December, while shipments to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) increased 11%. Imports from European countries jumped 18%, while purchases from Southeast Asia fell 5%, keeping the overall trade balance firmly tilted in China’s favor.

Global Concerns Over the Size of the Surplus
The scale of China’s surplus has raised alarms internationally. IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva urged Beijing in December to rely less on exports and accelerate efforts to boost domestic consumption.
Chinese officials said they plan to increase imports and pursue more balanced trade, but challenges remain. The nearly $19 trillion economy continues to face deflationary pressure, driven by a deep downturn in the property market, weaker household spending, a soft labor market, and fragile consumer confidence. Consumer prices stagnated through 2025, falling short of the official 2% target.

Limited Easing of Tensions With Washington
Signs of easing tensions with Washington remain modest. In October, Chinese President met with Donald Trump, who became the 47th President of the United States after winning the 2024 election. Talks resulted in a one-year trade truce, partial rollbacks of export controls, and adjustments to tariffs. Beijing also pledged to purchase at least 12 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans within two months.
Official data showed soybean imports totaled 111.8 million tons in 2025, up 6.5% year over year. December soybean imports rose 1.3% to 8 million tons. Exports of rare earths jumped 32% in December to 4,392 tons, while full-year shipments of the strategic minerals increased 12.9%.

Outlook: GDP and Commodity Signals
China is set to release annual GDP figures and fourth-quarter data on Monday. Economists expect Q4 growth of 4.5%, below the 5% growth target set by President Xi.
Iron ore also posted record trade figures, with China’s imports rising 1.8% to a record 1.26 billion tons in 2025—the third consecutive year of growth. However, rising stockpiles at ports in recent months suggest steel mill demand is starting to lag, pointing to emerging imbalances in the economy despite the record trade surplus.

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The global economy is entering a turbulent phase of distrust, technological disruption, and geopolitical tension. The newly released Global Risks Report 2026 by the World Economic Forum (WEF) warns that the planet is facing a true “polycrisis” — a dangerous blend of economic conflict, AI instability, and relentless climate shocks.

Economy as a Weapon: Tariffs, Sanctions, and Trade Wars
The report identifies geo-economic confrontation as the number one global risk over the next two years. More countries are weaponizing their economies — using tariffs, export bans, investment restrictions, and tech regulations as geopolitical tools. This trend could severely damage global trade and cooperation.
Saadia Zahidi, managing director at the WEF, warns that inflation, market volatility, and ballooning public debt are amplifying the risk of a global economic downturn. Insurance giant Marsh, which co-published the report, describes the current era not as a single crisis but a "polycrisis moment".
“Companies today face multiple, overlapping challenges — from trade barriers and weather extremes to cultural divisions and rapid tech disruption,” said Marsh CEO John Doyle.

Disinformation and Polarization on the Rise
The second most urgent short-term threat is disinformation, especially online. Close behind is social fragmentation — the widening gap between ideological groups, fueled by distrust and tribalism.
Looking further ahead, inequality emerges as the most interconnected issue, underlying and exacerbating all other risks.

Artificial Intelligence: Rocketing Up the Risk Ladder
While AI risks ranked 30th last year, AI system failure has now surged into the top six long-term global threats.
The main fear? Mass job loss. As AI replaces human workers, consumption could fall, wealth gaps may widen, and public frustration could rise — even if businesses become more productive.
Additionally, the intersection of AI and quantum computing may lead to unpredictable outcomes where “humans lose control,” the report warns.

Natural Disasters: Sixth Year of Record Losses
Climate-related disasters continue to dominate in terms of frequency and cost. In 2025, insurers are projected to pay out more than $107 billion — the sixth consecutive year above the $100 billion mark.
Doyle cited California wildfires as an example, saying insurance pricing must reflect real risk and that new tech must help reduce future losses.
“There are investors and insurers willing to underwrite these risks,” he said. “But construction standards and tech must evolve.”
The report predicts that extreme heat, droughts, wildfires, and other weather events will become more intense and frequent in the years ahead.

Environmental Issues Losing Attention?
Interestingly, environmental concerns like pollution, species extinction, and ecological collapse are declining in perceived urgency. This shift shows how drastically global priorities have changed in recent years.

Bottom Line: The World Needs a “Coalition of the Willing”
The report ends with a clear message: Governments, businesses, academics, and civil society must work together to tackle the world’s greatest threats.
“Coalitions of the willing” will be essential to finding practical solutions to our most urgent global problems,” the report concludes.

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The United States has approved limited exports of Nvidia’s H200 AI chips to China, but under a newly tightened regulatory framework aimed at protecting U.S. national security and preserving America’s technological edge in artificial intelligence.
Under the new rules, the chips must undergo testing at an independent external laboratory before shipment to verify their AI performance. In addition, Chinese buyers may receive no more than 50% of the total number of H200 chips sold to U.S. customers.

New Requirements for Nvidia and Chinese Buyers
The regulations introduce conditions that did not previously exist. Nvidia must demonstrate that it has sufficient H200 supply within the United States, ensuring domestic demand is not affected. Chinese companies purchasing the chips must prove they have adequate security safeguards in place and formally commit that the chips will not be used for military purposes.
President Donald Trump said last month that he would allow chip sales provided the U.S. government received a 25% fee. The proposal drew criticism from both political parties, with opponents warning that the chips could strengthen China’s military capabilities and undermine U.S. leadership in AI technologies.

A “Compromise” That May Be Hard to Enforce
Jay Goldberg, an analyst at Seaport Research, described the export limits as a compromise solution. While they place some controls on Nvidia’s sales to China, he cautioned that effective monitoring and enforcement could prove difficult.
Goldberg noted that companies have repeatedly found ways to access restricted chips and said the U.S. government’s export strategy appears highly transactional—more like a temporary patch than a coherent long-term policy, masking deeper gaps in U.S. export controls.

Chinese Demand Far Exceeds Supply
According to reports last month, Chinese technology firms have already ordered more than 2 million H200 chips, priced at roughly $27,000 per unit. That figure far exceeds Nvidia’s current availability of about 700,000 chips.
At the CES trade show in Las Vegas last week, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said the company is ramping up production of the H200. He added that strong demand from China and other markets is driving up rental prices for H200 chips already operating in cloud data centers.

Warnings About Boosting China’s AI Capabilities
Saif Khan, who served as director for technology and national security at the White House National Security Council during President Joe Biden’s administration, warned that the new rule could significantly accelerate China’s AI programs.
According to Khan, the policy could allow China to acquire around two million advanced AI chips—roughly equivalent to the computing capacity currently held by a typical U.S. AI company. He also cautioned that the administration will face challenges enforcing “know your customer” requirements intended to prevent Chinese cloud providers from supporting illicit activities.

A Shift From the Biden-Era Policy
These concerns led the Biden administration to fully block exports of advanced AI chips to China. The Trump administration, however—guided by White House AI chief David Sacks—believes that controlled sales could actually discourage Chinese competitors, such as Huawei, from accelerating efforts to match cutting-edge chip designs from Nvidia and AMD.
When Trump announced the policy shift last month, he emphasized that exports would proceed “under conditions that preserve strong national security.”

Open Questions on Enforcement and Beijing’s Approval
Major uncertainties remain. It is unclear how strictly the restrictions will be enforced, or whether Beijing will ultimately approve the imports. Past smuggling operations worth $160 million highlight the significant enforcement challenges involved.
Recent reports suggest the U.S. has begun an internal review that could lead to the first shipments of H200 chips to China in the near future, marking an early test of Washington’s revised export strategy amid intensifying global competition over artificial intelligence.

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More than four years after rebranding from Facebook to Meta, the tech giant is scaling back its virtual reality ambitions. The company has laid off over 1,000 employees in its Reality Labs division, representing roughly 10% of the workforce involved in developing Quest VR headsets and the Horizon Worlds virtual platform.

Game Studios Shut Down, VR Fitness App Frozen
Several VR content studios have been completely shut down, including Armature Studio, Twisted Pixel, Sanzaru, and the Oculus Studios Central Technology team. Ouro Interactive, created by Meta in 2023 to support Horizon Worlds, has also seen staff reductions.
Meta is also downgrading Supernatural, its VR fitness app acquired in 2023 for $400 million. It’s now in "maintenance mode" – still running, but with no new updates or content.
Meta CTO Andrew Bosworth is scheduled to address all Reality Labs employees on Wednesday regarding the future direction.

Zuckerberg Shifts Billions From Metaverse To AI
These changes come as Meta significantly increases its investments in artificial intelligence — Zuckerberg’s new top priority. In June, the company invested $14.3 billion to bring on Alexander Wang (founder of Scale AI) and several top AI engineers.
In October, Meta moved metaverse division head Vishal Shah to lead AI product development. That same month, the company raised its 2025 budget to $70–72 billion, with even larger increases planned for 2026.

Smart Glasses Succeed Where VR Failed
A Meta spokesperson said the changes fulfill plans announced in December — reallocating funds within Reality Labs from VR to AI-powered glasses and wearable devices. These have delivered stronger results than VR products.
Meta partnered with EssilorLuxottica to create Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses. In September, it launched Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses, featuring a screen for message previews and notifications, priced at $799. Due to “unprecedented demand” in the U.S., the global launch was delayed.
Luxottica stated it expects to hit its production goal of 10 million units earlier than the original end-of-2026 target.

Horizon Worlds Moves To Mobile
Meta hasn’t abandoned VR entirely but is shifting toward mobile. The company is trying to attract developers from Roblox (with over 150 million daily users) to build content for Horizon Worlds, which has struggled to attract more than a few hundred thousand monthly users.
In 2023, Meta began testing Horizon Worlds on phones. In 2025, employees from other Reality Labs teams were reassigned to help grow the mobile version. Analysts say the shift reflects weak VR headset sales and the booming mobile gaming market.
Meta acquired Oculus VR in 2014 for $2 billion, hoping to dominate the VR space. But since late 2020, Reality Labs has racked up over $70 billion in losses. In its Q3 2025 earnings, Meta reported a $4.4 billion loss for Reality Labs — with only $470 million in revenue.

Horizon Still Struggles With Graphics And Growth
Horizon Worlds has struggled since its launch. In August 2022, Zuckerberg shared an image of his avatar near the Eiffel Tower. The low-quality graphics triggered online mockery. Days later, he posted a better-looking avatar and promised improvements were on the way.

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Tesla has agreed to enter settlement discussions with a federal agency that sued the electric-vehicle maker over allegations of racial harassment at its California factory.
Court filings submitted Tuesday show that Tesla will take part in private mediation with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Both sides expect to select a mediator soon, with talks scheduled for March or April.
If the mediation does not result in an agreement, attorneys said they will submit a proposal to the court by June 17, 2026, outlining how the lawsuit should proceed.

Federal Lawsuit Alleges Longstanding Abuse
The EEOC filed suit against Tesla in 2023, alleging that Black workers at the Fremont, California, plant were subjected to ongoing racial harassment. The complaint also claims that company leaders retaliated against employees who raised concerns about the treatment.
This is not the first attempt to resolve the dispute. Tesla and the EEOC previously went through mandatory mediation in June 2023, which failed. Neither Tesla nor the EEOC commented on the latest developments.
The case is titled U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v. Tesla, No. 3:23-cv-04984, filed in federal court in Northern California.

Allegations Date Back to 2015
According to the federal complaint, problems at the Fremont plant date back to at least 2015. Non-Black workers allegedly used racial slurs, made monkey noises, and some managers reportedly addressed Black employees—individually and in groups—using racial epithets.
The lawsuit also describes racist graffiti, including nooses and swastikas, appearing on desks, inside elevators, and even on vehicles moving along the production line. The Fremont facility produces Tesla’s Model S, Model X, Model 3, and Model Y vehicles.
The EEOC is seeking a court order barring Tesla from subjecting Black workers to racism or retaliation, and from maintaining a hostile work environment. It is also seeking financial compensation for emotional distress and lost wages, either through back pay or reinstatement.
The federal lawsuit was filed in Oakland, California.

Parallel Case With California Continues
In April 2022, Tesla disclosed in regulatory filings that it was under federal investigation, before California’s civil rights agency filed a separate lawsuit accusing the company of turning a blind eye to rampant racism against Black workers at Fremont and other facilities statewide.
Tesla has argued in court that the state overstepped its authority, claiming California is using litigation as a bullying tactic in a jurisdictional dispute with the federal commission. That case, filed last year, remains ongoing.
The upcoming mediation with the EEOC marks another critical juncture in one of the most serious workplace-rights disputes Tesla has faced in recent years.

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Donald Trump has once again shaken the geopolitical landscape—this time with an uncompromising move against countries that continue trading with Iran. In a statement posted Monday on Truth Social, Trump declared that any such country will face an automatic 25% tariff on all trade with the United States. According to him, the order is final and effective immediately.
“Effective immediately, any country trading with the Islamic Republic of Iran will pay a 25% tariff on all trade conducted with the United States of America,” Trump wrote.

Iran Under Pressure: Protests, Internet Blackouts, and Economic Damage
Trump’s threat comes at a critical time. Iran is facing massive anti-government protests, during which there have been violent clashes and a nationwide internet blackout lasting over 96 hours.
According to NetBlocks, Iran is essentially offline—citizens lack access to the internet and regular telecommunications. This has paralyzed local business and everyday life. Political researcher Sharareh Abdolhoseinzadeh noted that similar blackouts in the past cost Iran up to 43% of its annual oil revenue.

Trump Pressures Iran and the World – and Doesn’t Rule Out Military Action
In recent weeks, Trump has vocally supported Iranian demonstrators, warning that violent suppression of the protests could trigger a U.S. military response. According to The New York Times, Trump has been presented with strike options targeting Iran’s nuclear and missile sites.

IEEPA Back in Play—But Is It Legal?
Trump is once again invoking the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose these tariffs without Congressional approval. However, the legality of this move remains uncertain. The Supreme Court is currently reviewing whether Trump’s earlier tariffs—including reciprocal tariffs from April—meet the legal criteria.

Conclusion:
Trump’s move sends a clear message to the world—trade with Iran comes with consequences. The question now is how major U.S. trade partners will respond and whether the threat of military action could soon become reality.

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More than sixty leading economists from universities and institutions across Europe are sounding the alarm. In an open letter addressed to the European Parliament, they warn that if the EU fails to implement a digital euro, it could lose control over a key pillar of its economy – money itself.

Foreign Dominance and Geopolitical Risks
The letter’s signatories – including renowned French economist Thomas Piketty and Professor Dirk Bezemer of the University of Groningen – emphasize that Europe's payment system is already heavily reliant on a handful of non-European companies. In 13 eurozone countries, everyday retail payments are dominated by international card networks, mostly American.
The letter highlights how access to payment systems can quickly become a geopolitical tool during crises. Without a strong digital euro, Europe’s dependency could deepen as private US-backed digital currencies expand across the continent. The only viable safeguard, economists argue, is a robust public digital euro issued by the European Central Bank (ECB).

Digital Euro: Conditions for Success
The economists call for a digital currency that:
🔹 Is available to all citizens, including those without commercial bank accounts

🔹 Functions both online and offline

🔹 Prioritizes privacy by design

🔹 Cannot be refused by merchants

🔹 Has sufficiently high holding limits to serve as a real store of value
If these conditions aren’t met, the economists warn, the project will collapse into a symbolic gesture with no real impact.

Banks Push Back – Lobbying Intensifies
However, the digital euro project faces strong resistance from major banks. Institutions such as Deutsche Bank, BNP Paribas, and ING have spoken out against it, fearing an outflow of cheap and stable retail deposits. The German banking association has also criticized the ECB’s proposal as too complex and costly, claiming it offers little benefit to consumers.
Hans Stegeman, chief economist at Triodos Bank and a key signatory, argues that banks’ opposition stems from fear of losing influence. “We want a financial system that serves society, not the other way around,” he said, emphasizing that a public digital currency is essential for a fairer and more sovereign payment infrastructure.

Europe’s Last Chance?
The letter urges the European Parliament, the Commission, and the Council to act decisively and turn the digital euro into the backbone of a sovereign European payment system. The economists warn that Europe may not get another chance to fix this.
The letter ends with a direct challenge to EU policymakers:

“In the digital age, will Europeans control their money – or will someone else control it for them?”

Notable signatories include:
Dirk Bezemer, Peter Blom, Arnoud Boot, Kristof Bosmans, Wouter Botzen, Rutger Claassen, Jézabel Couppey-Soubeyran, Paul De Grauwe, Panicos Demetriades, and Sandrine Dixson-Declève.

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The United States and India are inching closer to finalizing their long-anticipated trade agreement. On his first day in office, newly appointed U.S. Ambassador Sergio Gor announced in New Delhi that negotiations are ongoing and another key call between the two sides is already on the calendar.
"True allies may sometimes disagree, but they always find their way back to common ground," Gor told embassy staff. He confirmed that both governments are actively engaged and committed to reaching a deal.

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HsCV6soEErQ

India’s Complexity Slows the Process, But Resolve Remains
Gor noted that the challenges primarily stem from India’s sheer size and economic complexity. The U.S. initially planned to finalize the agreement early in Trump’s second term, but unresolved issues caused delays.
One sticking point: import tariffs. The U.S. imposed duties of up to 50% on Indian goods—one of the highest in the world—as a response to India’s growing energy imports from Russia.
Tensions were further fueled by claims that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi never called Trump to close the deal. The remark, made by U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, stirred backlash in New Delhi. Indian officials were also angered by Trump’s past claims of personally ending the India-Pakistan conflict—something India strongly denied.
Seeking to ease tensions, Gor emphasized the personal bond between the two leaders. "I can attest that Trump’s friendship with Prime Minister Modi is real," he said during a speech on the embassy steps, affirming high-level collaboration between both nations.

India Set to Join the Elite Pax Silica Tech Alliance
Gor also revealed that India will soon be invited to join “Pax Silica,” a new tech alliance led by the U.S. and already including Japan, South Korea, the U.K., and Israel. The initiative aims to build an independent, secure supply chain for semiconductors, AI, and rare earths.
“Pax Silica is a U.S.-led strategic initiative to build a resilient and innovative silicon supply chain—from critical minerals and energy inputs to advanced chip manufacturing, AI development, and logistics,” Gor explained. India’s formal invitation is expected next month.
Behind the scenes, Trump’s administration is moving fast: acquiring stakes in mining and chip-making firms, investing in rare earth projects, and leveraging advanced chip export licenses as a key diplomatic tool.

Gor Takes the Helm to Strengthen Strategic Ties
Sergio Gor, a longtime Trump loyalist and former head of the Presidential Personnel Office, now holds one of the most strategic diplomatic positions in South Asia. While new to the region, he has deep experience in White House operations—and a clear mission: complete the U.S.-India trade deal and anchor India as a core tech ally of the West.
He replaces Eric Garcetti, former Los Angeles mayor and Biden campaign supporter, marking another Trump-era shift in global influence.
Whether Gor can secure the long-delayed deal remains to be seen. But with negotiations back on track and India poised to join the Pax Silica alliance, the path to a new era of U.S.-India cooperation appears wide open.

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China has taken a bold step into the global satellite race, directly positioning itself against companies like SpaceX and its Starlink network. According to Shanghai Securities News, the Chinese government submitted a request to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) late last year, seeking radio frequencies and orbital slots for more than 200,000 satellites.
If realized in full, this would become the largest satellite network ever conceived. Although the request doesn’t guarantee all satellites will launch, space industry experts say one thing is clear: China is making satellite internet a national strategic priority.

New Innovation Institute Driving the Ambition
At the heart of this megaproject is the newly established Radio Innovation Institute, launched on December 30, 2025, in the Xiong’an New Area. This government-backed initiative aims to optimize frequency use and accelerate China’s satellite internet industry.
The institute brings together seven founding institutions:

🔹 State Radio Monitoring Center

🔹 China Satellite Network Group Co., Ltd. – the country’s main satellite internet operator

🔹 Xiong’an Administrative Committee and Hebei’s Department of Industry and IT

🔹 Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics

🔹 Beijing Jiaotong University

🔹 China Electronics Technology Group Corporation
This “national team” model blends public, academic, and industrial expertise to build the future of space-based Chinese internet infrastructure.

Over a Dozen Satellite Constellations in the Works
The submitted applications cover more than a dozen different satellite groups. Some will consist of just a few dozen satellites, but others are massive.
The two largest networks — CTC-1 and CTC-2 — each include 96,714 satellites. Both filings came from the Radio Innovation Institute.
Other companies are contributing too:

🔹 China Mobile submitted plans for 2,520 satellites under the name CHINAMOBILE-L1

🔹 Yuanxin Satellite proposed 1,296 satellites for its SAILSPACE-1 system

🔹 Guodian Gaoke plans 1,132 satellites for its TIANQI-3G constellation
This mix of government-backed and commercial entities shows that China is embracing a hybrid public-private model for satellite development.

A Filing Isn’t a Launch: The Real Work Lies Ahead
Experts caution that filing with the ITU is just the beginning. China still faces significant technical, manufacturing, and financial hurdles. It currently lacks the full capacity — in rockets, production lines, and capital — to execute a project of this magnitude.
Still, the Radio Innovation Institute could play a key role in speeding up development. By combining national resources, leveraging China’s massive domestic market and strong industrial base, and coordinating state-level efforts, the institute might help China narrow the gap with SpaceX, which already has thousands of operational Starlink satellites providing global internet.

Can China Really Catch Up to Starlink?
The big question: Can China turn this vision into reality? Success will depend on multiple factors, including:

🔹 Long-term state funding

🔹 Engineering breakthroughs in satellite manufacturing and deployment

🔹 Effective cooperation with other nations through the ITU to resolve frequency and orbital slot conflicts
The space-based internet race is now fully underway. And with this filing for 200,000 satellites, China has made it clear: it wants to become a dominant player in the future of global connectivity.
Only time will tell whether this ambition becomes reality — or whether Western competitors will continue to lead the charge.

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The Arctic Is Turning Into the World’s Most Dangerous Geopolitical Battleground
What once sounded like a bizarre provocation now resembles an open geopolitical threat. Donald Trump has bluntly declared that Greenland will become part of the United States — willingly or by force. According to Trump, Russian and Chinese warships and submarines are already circling the island, and Washington can no longer afford to wait.
Trump argues that leasing territory is not enough. “You defend ownership, not leases,” he insists. If Denmark does not agree through the “easy way,” the United States is prepared to take the “hard way.” And increasingly, that no longer appears to mean economic pressure alone.

China Is Already Deeply Embedded in Greenland — and the West Knows It
While Trump frames the issue as national security, the real battle is unfolding beneath the ice. Greenland holds some of the world’s largest reserves of rare earth elements, essential for advanced electronics, weapons systems, electric vehicles, and artificial intelligence.
Beijing is no newcomer. In 2018, China launched its Arctic strategy, declaring itself a “near-Arctic state” and promoting a Polar Silk Road. It offered scientific missions, infrastructure investments, and mining partnerships. Many projects were blocked on security grounds — but China never withdrew.
At the center of the conflict is the Kvanefjeld mine near the town of Narsaq. It contains over 11 million metric tons of rare earth resources, including 370,000 metric tons of heavy rare earths, which are critical for advanced military and technological systems.
Chinese firm Shenghe Resources already owns 12.5% of the project and signed an agreement in 2018 to manage processing and marketing.
Greenland’s minister of trade has been blunt: Western partners are preferred — but if serious money doesn’t arrive, China remains an option.
This is the nightmare scenario for Washington. Even without owning the mine, China’s global dominance in rare earth processing means it can control markets without direct extraction.

Why Billionaires, the Military, and AI All Want Greenland
Trump presents Greenland as a security imperative, but the underlying motivations go much deeper.
For years, American billionaires — including Bill Gates, Peter Thiel, Sam Altman, and Jeff Bezos — have quietly invested in AI-driven mineral exploration on the island. Concepts like a future “freedom city” have circulated since Trump’s first term.
Greenland offers something few places can:
Natural cooling for AI data centers — Arctic temperatures can cut energy costs by up to 40%.70% renewable hydropower, making large-scale AI infrastructure cleaner and cheaper.1.5 million tons of rare earth elements, ranking Greenland eighth globally.
Yes, conditions are extreme. Only 20% of the land is ice-free, and temperatures can drop below −40°F. But melting glaciers are opening new shipping routes and economic opportunities.
For the United States, this is about supply-chain survival. In 2025, China’s export controls on heavy rare earth metals crippled Western automakers and defense contractors. Since then, Washington has accelerated partnerships with MP Materials and secured deals with Saudi Arabia, Japan, and Australia. Greenland is the next strategic link.

Europe Warns: The Global Order Is Fracturing
Trump’s rhetoric has sparked outrage across Europe. Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson openly stated that the U.S. should thank Denmark — not threaten it. He reminded Washington that over 50 Danish soldiers died fighting alongside U.S. forces in Iraq and Afghanistan, and warned that small nations risk being sacrificed in great-power games.
Even more alarming is NATO’s silence. The alliance has issued no clear statement defending Danish sovereignty. Secretary-General Mark Rutte has remained quiet despite pressure from Paris and other capitals. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has openly called for NATO involvement.

From Rhetoric to Reality: The Pentagon Allegedly Plans for Invasion
According to British media reports, Trump has allegedly ordered U.S. special forces to draft invasion scenarios for Greenland. The Joint Chiefs of Staff reportedly oppose the plan, warning it would be illegal and lack congressional approval.
But momentum is growing. After the January operation in Venezuela, where U.S. forces captured President Nicolás Maduro, hawks within Trump’s inner circle feel emboldened. Their argument is simple: act fast before Russia or China does.
Prediction markets now place the probability of Trump facing another impeachment at record levels — yet escalation continues.

“We Don’t Want to Be Americans or Danes — We Want to Be Greenlanders”
Greenland’s response has been unequivocal. Local leaders issued a joint statement:

“We do not want to be Americans. We do not want to be Danes. We want to be Greenlanders.”
MP Aaja Chemnitz called Trump’s threats “absolutely shocking,” saying, “You cannot buy another country, a people, or the soul of Greenland.”
Privately, however, European officials admit their options are limited. As Stephen Miller bluntly put it: “No one is going to fight the United States over Greenland’s future.”

A Weak Economy Makes Greenland Vulnerable
Greenland’s economic fragility only strengthens Washington’s leverage. Growth has slowed to 0.8%, the population of 56,699 is shrinking rapidly, and by 2050 it is expected to fall by 20%. Fisheries are declining, state dividends have dried up, and government liquidity reached critical levels in late 2025.
This mix of strategic value and economic vulnerability makes Greenland an ideal pressure point.

“I Don’t Need International Law”
Trump has made his position unmistakably clear. He dismisses Denmark’s historical claims and openly states that international law does not concern him.
“I don’t need international law. I have my own morality. My own judgment. That’s the only thing that can stop me,” Trump said.
And that is what makes the situation so dangerous. Greenland has shifted from an investment debate into a stress test of the global order itself.
The question is no longer whether Greenland is strategic.

The question is who takes it — and at what cost.

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A decision that could reshape the U.S. credit card market has just been announced by President Donald Trump.
He revealed that starting January 20, interest rates on American credit cards will be capped at 10%.
In simple words — a bomb just dropped on the credit card industry.
Right now, millions of Americans are paying 20–30% or even higher. A cap at 10% means:
✅ If implemented:
Millions of people would finally get relief from massive interest burdens
Monthly payments would drop significantly
Default rates could decline
Household purchasing power would increase
Banks and card companies would lose a huge chunk of “easy high-interest profit” overnight
This move targets the cost of living crisis head-on.
From Wall Street to everyday borrowers — everyone is watching closely.
📌 Tokens currently trending strongly in this context:
$GMT | $GPS
🔥 $SOL — A Very Familiar Structure Returns Once Again… and It’s Getting Interesting
The recent movement on SOL looks extremely familiar—
price drops into a strong demand zone → slows down → forms a base → reversal signals begin.
✦ What the SOL chart clearly shows right now:
Strong rejection from the lower support zone
Buyers defending the zone exactly as they did previously
Sellers losing control gradually
Structure remains completely healthy for continuation
As long as SOL holds this demand zone, small bounces or sideways moves are normal and even bullish.
🔥 Potential upcoming moves:
First target → previous resistance zone (mid-200s)
A strong break and hold above this area → opens the door for a much larger move
If the broader market supports → higher-tier targets become reachable
This phase is not about rushing —
it’s about patience, observation, and smart positioning.
These zones often give birth to the biggest moves.
⚡ Final Takeaway
With U.S. economic policy shifts, credit card regulation news, and macro volatility, the crypto market is entering a high-impact environment.
During such periods, accurate information, strategy, and emotional discipline are crucial.
Stay alert. Stay strategic. The market could be gearing up for its next major move. 🚀