China announced that its trade surplus reached almost $1 trillion last year, with exports exceeding imports by a record-breaking margin, drawing criticism and tariffs from trade partners worldwide. Chinese factories dominate global manufacturing, with exports of goods like cars and solar panels fueling economic growth but causing domestic economic challenges due to overproduction. The Biden administration has criticized China’s excessive investment in factory capacity, warning of the risks of producing more goods than demand.
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Convicted Pentagon leaker Jack Teixeira pleads guilty to obstruction of justice, calls himself ‘proud patriot'
Jack Teixeira, a Massachusetts Air National Guard member, used his court-martial to portray himself as a patriotic whistleblower exposing alleged lies of the Biden administration regarding the war in Ukraine. He pleaded guilty to obstructing justice and sharing classified documents, claiming he aimed to save lives and challenge what he saw as government misinformation. Teixeira's leaks revealed sensitive information about Russia's actions in Ukraine and other countries, prompting a security overhaul and disciplinary actions within...
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