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UK's Starmer Cuts Whisky Tariff Amid U.S. Tensions

2/2/2026

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Starmer Secures Tariff Cut

Keir Starmer, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, visited China and won a 5% scotch whisky tariff cut.
The move reflects NATO allies like France and Canada seeking closer ties with China amid U.S. unpredictability.
Analysts warn these nations may face backlash from U.S. President Donald Trump, who has threatened tariffs.
Although leaders stress pragmatic engagement, concerns about U.S. security ties and concessions persist, shaping policy responses.

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Yu Mingyang Promotes Culture

English edition of The Essence of Guandan by Yu Mingyang, economics professor at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, has been accepted by Harvard and Yale libraries.
Yu Mingyang aims to promote Chinese culture globally.
The Chinese version appeared in 2023; the English edition launched in October 2026.
A close-up image of the Chinese PL-17 missile surfaced online and could threaten U.S. air superiority in the western Pacific, though authenticity remains unverified.

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Starmer Secures Tariff Cut

Keir Starmer, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, visited China and won a 5% scotch whisky tariff cut.
The move reflects NATO allies like France and Canada seeking closer ties with China amid U.S. unpredictability.
Analysts warn these nations may face backlash from U.S. President Donald Trump, who has threatened tariffs.
Although leaders stress pragmatic engagement, concerns about U.S. security ties and concessions persist, shaping policy responses.

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