Understanding China

What a difference a few months of Trump Government make:

More China economic news that goes against the trend of the times:

China courts Africa with tariff-free access: a new era of trade, or just the first step?

https://odi.org/en/insights/china-courts-africa-with-tariff-free-access-a-new-era-of-trade-or-just-the-first-step/

Does Norway have a tariff on Coffee or anything else from Africa?

I had no idea about whether “Norwegian have tariffs on coffee, or anything else from Africa” So I Googled it:
Norway does not generally have tariffs on coffee or most other goods imported from Africa. Norway is NOT a member of the EU, but as a member of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), participates in the European Economic Area (EEA), which grants preferential tariff rates to many countries, including those in Africa, through its GSP scheme. This means that for many goods from Africa, Norway does not impose tariffs.

PS> I fail to see what this has to do with China courting Africa though free trade, through (???)

China according to your news item was by offering a no tariff entry for African exports was offering an advantage to Western Nations. If you are not charging tariffs then the article is misleading and there is no advantage.

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looks like its not enough

You do know that everything we trusted in HK for decades is now just a mouthpiece of the ccp and or under 100% influence like Cathy etc.

China doing so well.

Dont worry everyone gets a free EV

Capitalism has got to China in a BIIIG way.
Scammers are ripping of ordinary people, then escape to live comfortably in their mansions in the US. Any change that they will be arrested and extradited to China to face charges for their deed?

PS> Very different China from when I first visited there, in 1960.

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Another of your “reliable sources”?
Disclaimer from your linked source:

There are masses of news items on chinese bank, factory and finance houses going under.
As I have said the wealthy cashed out 10+ years ago as they knew it was all over.

Just another day in China
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-04-15/china-shadow-bank-that-oversaw-108-billion-faces-liquidation

Dr.Bugge

Not all here but some may cheer You up regarding China vs USA.

Its a big bet, that growth will cover the increase in debt regardless at the end of the day the US will win as they have all the resources to survive far better than anyone else except Russia so they should team up highly complimentary union.

I am an ignorant regarding economics hence suggest to discuss it with those two guys who seem to me are savvy. They have their channels , websites and welcome all participants with dessenting opinions. I see You have a good rapport with Dr.Bugge :winking_face_with_tongue: and have fun reading your duels :wink:

Sure think You may participate in debates with them so I can watch /listen to it . Make sure to keep same nickname so I know its You. Have read the book The End of the World Is Just the Beginning: Mapping the Collapse of Globalization and the author also is sure USA will fare better then others.

He also has a utube channel which i watch from time to time. However his predictions regarding the war in Ukraine are simply ridiculous if not dellusional. He travels a lot and have noticed the further He goes the more detatched from reality He is regarding this particular item.

|I am sure there are many experts on economics and world affair with proffesorial degrees who have completely opposite views on issues at hand. I can only listen to those whose views and oppinions sort of checked out in my area/environment.

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Dr.Bugge. You promised to reopen. Cartoon thread after US elections.

You are 7 months behind schedule .

It is very , very UN-Norvegian!!! und UN-Viking!!!

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Its no shackle for the USA, its check.