Over the last 20 years, U.S. relations with China have shifted from cooperation to hostility, driven by concerns over China’s rising wages and reduced economic vulnerability, which threaten Western profits reliant on cheap labor. In response, the U.S. has employed trade sanctions and military posturing, seeking to undermine China’s economy while ignoring the country’s improved position in the global capitalist system.
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Riots engulf Swiss city after boy ‘of a migrant background’ killed during police chase
Switzerland experienced two days of riots following the death of a 17-year-old during a police chase for a stolen scooter, which has heightened tensions between authorities and immigrant communities. The unrest included masked crowds clashing with police in Lausanne, leading to damage and injuries, while a criminal investigation into the incident has been launched. Want More Context? 🔎
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