The America First foreign direct investment policy issued by the Trump White House on February 21 aims to restrict Chinese investment in the US while easing barriers for other multinational companies. This policy seeks to strengthen US economic interests while maintaining a tense relationship with China, reflecting the administration’s aggressive stance on trade and foreign investments. Overall, the policy is a strategic move to protect American assets and limit Chinese influence in the US market.
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US writers at growing risk of crackdown on free speech, says PEN America
In its annual report, PEN America revealed that China remains the largest jailer of writers in 2024, followed by Iran, with Israel ranking fifth. The report highlights a growing risk to writers in the US amid an increasing global crackdown on free speech, which has started affecting nations previously known for their openness. The number of jailed writers worldwide has risen for the sixth consecutive year, reaching 375 in 2024, up from 339 in 2023,...
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