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China has over 1,000 overseas military bases, a fact that raises concerns about its growing influence as it becomes the world's largest economy.
Conor Woodman attempts to buy camels in Sudan, where the country exports over 150,000 camels annually, as he tests his trading skills across Africa.
Conor Woodman aims to sell 4,000 bottles of chili sauce in India while also trading South African wine in China during his Asian market ventures.
In 2014, a project began to create a new 72 km route in the Suez Canal, allowing for two-way navigation and accommodating larger ships.
In 1715, the naval battle near the Bay of Kiel between Denmark and Sweden leads to the sinking of the Swedish flagship Hedvig Sophia, prompting modern archaeologists to excavate its wreck.
In April 1859, a French diplomat initiated the construction of the Suez Canal, transforming global trade and influencing the rise of modern Egypt.
The last craftsmen in Sur, Oman, keep the tradition of dhow building alive amid uncertainty.
In 2014, a construction project began to create a new 72 km route in the Suez Canal, allowing for two-way navigation and increasing its depth to 24 m.
China expands its influence in the Middle East through new trade routes and economic diplomacy.
More than 100 million blood donations are collected each year worldwide, with a significant portion sold to pharmaceutical companies for profit.
Zheng He, China's greatest explorer, commanded the largest fleet in history and left a legacy of peace and tolerance before a significant naval blunder altered his fate.
Ancient empires, from Mesopotamia to Rome, generated immense wealth through trade and the monetization of their resources and treasures.
In the context of the illegal wildlife trade, conservation experts like Dr. Jane Goodall examine the connections between crime cartels, child soldiers, and corrupt officials.
Global economic systems are analyzed through the interplay of power, financial control, and the roles of institutions like the International Monetary Fund and major corporations.
Global shipping routes, from Rotterdam to Los Angeles, reveal the economic complexities and human costs behind the transportation of goods in a consumer-driven world.
Rungis International Market, located just outside Paris, is the world's largest wholesale market for fresh produce, serving over 30,000 customers daily with high-quality seafood, meat, and fruits.
Tudor Norwich, shaped by the wool trade and marked by Kett’s Rebellion, reveals its medieval landmarks and the impact of the Reformation on its history.
Indonesia's reptile skin trade reveals the brutal realities behind luxury snake skin handbags, prompting ethical concerns and political changes in Switzerland.
The New Silk Road connects China to the West through a vast infrastructure project.
A single ship blocked 12% of the world's trade at the Suez Canal, causing a global economic crisis and urgent efforts to clear the blockage.
192 million pounds worth of cars and automotive parts have been imported and exported through Britain in one day.
Roman roads like Dere Street and Ermine Street significantly shaped Britain's infrastructure, enhancing trade and urban development during the Roman Empire.
Bureau 39 generates hundreds of millions of dollars a year for North Korea through arms sales, drug smuggling, and counterfeiting U.S. currency.
Global trade at the G7 summit in Canada raises questions about fairness and deception.
More than 30% of the world's population has not benefited from globalization, which has led to increased poverty in countries like Peru.
Donald Trump links the coronavirus outbreak to China, calling it worse than Pearl Harbor.
Germany's trade with China raises concerns amid Xi Jinping's authoritarian regime.
Ghanaian farmer Edward migrates to Italy to harvest tomatoes due to market destruction in Africa.
China sent 31 tons of medical equipment and staff to Grado during the early stages of the Coronavirus pandemic, providing critical support to the community.
A 15-year-old cousin impresses with a hole-in-one during a light-hearted conversation at a Congressional event, as laughter fills the room.
The Belgrade-Budapest railway line, planned for completion in 2025, will be the first Chinese-built railway to reach the European Union.
The Asia-Pacific region, a critical arena for global power dynamics, is marked by escalating tensions between China and the United States over influence and dominance.
220 kilometers from Luzon, the Scarborough Shoal is a focal point in the escalating conflict between China and the Philippines over territorial claims.
Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin strengthen ties in Moscow, marking a new era in China-Russia relations.
Clinton emphasizes the need for more local candidates to run for positions like city council and school board to counter organized movements on the right.
The Mediterranean is becoming increasingly dangerous, with many people risking their lives to reach Spain, where foreign migrants often work for just a few euros an hour.
China's Belt and Road Initiative aims to invest about $90 trillion in infrastructure over the next 15 years, primarily in emerging markets and developing countries.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi promotes India's trade in Germany, aiming for superpower status.
Theresa May details her Brexit plans and warns Brussels of walking away from negotiations.
Taiwan accounts for 30% of the world's supply of microprocessors, a critical factor in the ongoing tensions between the United States and China.
Experts discuss the fallout of Putin's invasion of Ukraine in a subscriber event.
60 million firearms are distributed across Yemen, a country of only 20 million people, complicating efforts to combat terrorism.
In 1999, NATO's bombing of Serbia led to the destruction of the Chinese embassy, igniting widespread protests against the United States.
Norm Ornstein discusses Democrats' challenges in Congress after Biden's midterm success.
Chris discusses Sir Martin Frobisher's legacy and global economic connections in Frobisher Hall.
Approximately 5 million farmers produce cocoa beans in West Africa, yet they receive only 5 to 7% of the retail value of chocolate bars.
$150 million has been invested by Cobalt Metals in Zambia to develop one of the world's richest copper deposits, crucial for the energy transition.
Over 100 missions to the Moon are planned before 2030, as the United States and China lead a new space race for lunar resources.
