Institute for Policy Studies
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US shifts China policy from dominance to diplomacy
The United States' approach to China has shifted from a stance of dictating terms to one of pragmatic bargaining and mutual respect. This evolution was exemplified by the recent summit between Chinese President Xi Jinpi…
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Tax breaks subsidize billionaire private jet boom, report finds
A report by the Institute for Policy Studies highlights significant tax advantages for private jet owners, effectively subsidizing the ultra-wealthy. While commercial air travel is subject to a 7.5% federal ticket tax, …
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Singapore overhauls baby bonus scheme to combat record-low birth rates
Singapore is implementing a new "SG Child Support Package" to address its record-low birth rate and fertility rate, which fell to 0.87 births per woman in 2025. The overhauled "Baby Bonus" scheme, first introduced in 20…
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Chinese anti-war film challenges Hollywood norms with civilian focus
A new Chinese anti-war film, "Once Upon a Time in the Middle East," is challenging traditional Hollywood narratives by focusing on a civilian protagonist who maintains daily life amidst conflict. Unlike Western films th…
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MacKenzie Scott's rapid philanthropy contrasts with 'slow philanthropy' trend
MacKenzie Scott is distinguished among billionaires for her rapid and substantial philanthropic giving, having distributed over $26 billion in a few years. This pace contrasts sharply with the typical "slow philanthropy…
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George Soros donates $32B, outgiving Giving Pledge signatories
George Soros, an investor and philanthropist, has committed over $32 billion to philanthropy through his Open Society Foundations, significantly exceeding the contributions of many who have signed the Giving Pledge. Des…
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14-nation South China Sea statement criticized as geopolitical overreach
A statement by 14 nations regarding the South China Sea ruling has been criticized as an overreach and a geopolitical maneuver. The author argues that the statement, which calls for compliance with the 2016 Hague ruling…