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China’s export boom creates a difficult bargain for Southeast Asia

China’s export machine is accelerating as its domestic economy remains under strain. This comes amid growing trade friction as China’s partners question whether persistent surpluses can coexist with balanced and resilient regional growth. Last month, China’s exports rose 36.3 per cent year on year, while shipments to Southeast Asia jumped 52.3 per cent. The trade surplus reached US$133.5 billion,…

China’s export boom creates a difficult bargain for Southeast Asia

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Engineering Resilient Systems for a Magnitude 5.7 Earthquake in Pakistan

Observed 2026‑10‑17 – USGS event page The sudden release of strain that generated a 5.7‑magnitude event in Pakistan highlights the need for engineered solutions that operate under extreme time…

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