Exports from Portuguese-speaking countries to China fall 4% through November
Official data show exports from Portuguese-speaking (Lusophone) countries to China fell 4% in the first 11 months of 2025 compared with the same period in 2024. The decline signals cooling Chinese demand and possible shifts in commodity prices or trade composition that weigh on economies exposed to Chinese markets. Policymakers and exporters will be watching full-year figures and country-level performance for signs of a sustained trend and potential policy or market responses.
Maduro's capture is a blow to China — but is already being hailed as a model for Taiwan
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Beijing was quick to condemn Maduro's capture, accusing Washington of acting like the world's policeman. Chinese social media also exploded with enthusiasm and debate about the US actions.
