By Tom McGregor, CNTV Commentator Chinese Renminbi Outlook China’s renminbi (RMB) currency stands poised for higher valuations in the mid to long-term future, according to the United States Department of Treasury that had issued its ‘Semi-Annual Report to Congress on International Economics and Exchange Rate Policies for 2016’ last Friday. “The Chinese currency is still … Read more
Netherlands to Ban Gasoline-Powered Cars In a bold move towards sustainable transportation, the Netherlands is set to ban gasoline-powered cars by 2025. This ambitious decision marks a significant milestone in the country’s commitment to combatting climate change and reducing carbon emissions. The Netherlands aims to accelerate the transition towards electric vehicles (EVs) and other clean … Read more
Fossil Fuel Divestment The theory put forward that fossil fuels, fuel (no pun intended) global warming are spooky science at its best. Fossil fuels do contribute to pollution when used in an uncontrolled manner, but with the improvements, technology has brought to us, one can burn coal and oil very efficiently and leave a … Read more
Russian orchestra: Playing For Peace We thought based on your interests that you would find this article to be enjoyable before we got into the meat of the topic at hand. As this update is coming on the back of a very recent update, there is not much to be said other than the money … Read more
By Tom McGregor, CNTV Commentator There’s much ado about some Chinese neglecting good manners when traveling abroad. The Japanese government had released video footage of the Chinese trampling in Tokyo’s public gardens to steal cherry blossoms. A 15-year-old Chinese teenager had allegedly scratched his name on a temple in Luxor, Egypt and drunken Chinese passengers … Read more
By Tom McGregor, CNTV Commentator Pakistan hopes to emerge with a more robust economy. Poverty has crushed the spirits of many Pakistanis, but a partnership with China can create new opportunities for them. Chinese President Xi Jinping introduced the Belt & Road initiative in 2013, pledging to build major infrastructure projects to boost cross-border trade … Read more
By Tom McGregor, CNTV Commentator Our world faces tumultuous times amid the spread of terrorism, some terrorists would tryto get their hands on dirty bombs (radioactive weapons). Prospects seem more appalling since terrorists hold suicidal aims to blast the world into pieces. Implementing stronger security measures calls for sovereign governments to enhance global cooperation to … Read more
Report by CSIS on China Belt By Tom McGregor, CNTV Commentator The headquarters of the think tank, Center for Strategic & International Studies, is located on Rhode Island Ave. in Washington D.C., costing more than $100 million to build it. Wealthy donors have given hundreds of millions of dollars more to CSIS since its founding … Read more
By Tom McGregor, CNTV Panview Commentator China has long struggled with pollution. It’s inevitable that when a nation transforms from an emerging market into a developed one, there would be growing pains. China’s economic success story has helped hundreds of millions of Chinese escape from poverty, but new societal ills have arisen. Compelling Read: Negative rates … Read more
Erdogan’s Dangerous Agenda: Confronting the Threat of Radicalization In the face of Erdogan’s escalating actions and the potential consequences for regional stability, it is crucial to acknowledge the gravity of the situation. His recent confrontation with Putin and subsequent targeting of churches reveal a disturbing trend towards radicalization within Turkey. Instead of firmly opposing his … Read more
