China extended its congratulations to Donald Trump for his victory in the US election, while the president-elect reportedly spoke on the phone with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. A Foreign Ministry spokesperson commended the Republican on his win over Kamala Harris, according to a statement late Wednesday night. “We respect the choice of the American people…
In the final days of a high-stakes presidential race, Vice President Kamala Harris intensified her criticism of Republican rival Donald Trump, accusing him of fostering division and seeking “unchecked power”. Campaigning in the key swing state of Wisconsin, Harris outlined her vision for unity and bipartisanship while contrasting her approach with Trump’s, who she claims…
The vitriol dominating public discourse in the run-up to US presidential elections may be aggravating divisions among Americans, and is also wearing down a key advantage the country has over Chinese leader Xi Jinping: soft power. Generations of young Chinese grew up admiring Disney films and iPhones but the affinity is now fading, according to…
Donald Trump’s Truth Social has taken a victory lap, outpacing Elon Musk’s X in stock market valuation. Ahead of the November 2024 presidential elections, Trump’s media venture has skyrocketed in both popularity and financial standing, fueled by strong predictions in betting markets about the former president’s lead in the elections. Elon Musk, chief executive officer…