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US H-1B Visa woes, China rolls out K Visa to capture talent | Vantage with Palki Sharma | N18G

For years, the US attracted and retained the world's top talent, fueling tech giants like Google, Microsoft, and IBM with innovators from across the globe. But now, America is raising walls with new visa fees reaching $100,000 just to apply. Meanwhile, nations like China, the UK, Germany, Finland and Portugal are introducing streamlined visa processes, quick approvals and attractive incentives to draw skilled professionals in STEM fields and beyond. As talent becomes the most valuable resource, the question remains, can the US still keep its edge, or will leading global experts start wearing a "Made in China" label? Palki Sharma explores the changing landscape of global talent migration.

Trump says meeting with Xi in four weeks, accuses China of using soy as 'negotiation tactic'

Chinese importers have not yet purchased soybeans from the autumn US harvest during the trade war between Washington and Beijing, resulting in billions of dollars in lost sales for US farmers

Can a 'super’ golden week pull China's economy out of its hole?

China has seen its economic growth slow in recent months as consumer demand remains weak. Meanwhile, its real estate giants have been sinking, local governments have been left struggling for cash, and President Xi Jinping continues cracking down on officials. Now, with the golden week set to start tomorrow, Beijing is hoping consumers will spend big to boost the economy

For TikTok gift, Xi seeks Trump’s help in occupying Taiwan

In exchange for the gift of a TikTok deal, Xi appears to be seeking the most prized concession from Trump: outright opposition to Taiwan's independence and help in occupying the self-ruled island. And there are signs that Trump may just serve a victory to the Chinese leader on a platter.

China announces key huddle for 5-year blueprint amid tussle with Trump’s America

President Xi Jinping chaired a politburo meeting on Monday that finalized dates for the plenum and reviewed a draft of the new economic and social blueprint covering 2026 to 2030.

Trump tariffs bring record export business to China, trade on track for $1.2 tn surplus

Despite the steepest US tariffs in decades, China is on course for a record $1.2 trillion trade surplus as its exporters redirect goods to new markets unsettling governments worldwide

China, Qatar...Rwanda: Who's offering to fill void US is creating with UN retreat

As the US pulls back from the UN, states from China to Rwanda are moving to reshape global governance in their own image

Sharif lays out red carpet for Asim Munir's political role in Pakistan one foreign trip at a time

Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir is becoming a regular feature in the country's foreign policy, which is otherwise a domain of the Shehbaz Sharif government. Ironically, it is Sharif who is ceding diplomatic turf to Munir, but why?

Is Trump losing the bigger game to China to win a TikTok battle — trade, AI tech and Taiwan?

It is becoming increasingly clear that US President Donald Trump has made key concessions on major issues of trade, technology, and Taiwan, in negotiations with China to claim a symbolic victory on a relatively minor issue of TikTok.

Ahead of call with Xi, Trump junked $400 mn in Taiwan military aid

Just days ahead of a call with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, US President Donald Trump cut over $400 million in military aid to Taiwan, the self-ruling island that Xi wants to invade and occupy, according to a report.