Month: July 2023
China Replaces Foreign Minister Qin After Mysterious Absence
China named veteran diplomat Wang Yi its new foreign minister on Tuesday, removing former rising star Qin Gang after a mysterious one-month absence from duties barely half a year into the job. Qin…
Economic Watch: Tourism ignites summer economy amid high temperatures
As many cities in China are hit by high temperatures this summer, escaping the summer heat by travelling to cities blessed with abundant summer tourism resources has become an increasingly popular choice among…
Biden Cancels $39 Billion in Student Debt
Here’s What Happened: On Friday, July 14, 2023, the Biden administration announced that it would cancel $39 billion in student debt for more than 800,000 borrowers. This is the result of a “fix”…
3 Takeaways From Janet Yellen’s Trip to Beijing
The deep chill between the United States and China moderated a little over the past few days as Treasury Secretary Janet L. Yellen held marathon talks with a new group of top economic policymakers in…
Artificial Sweeteners as a Sugar Substitute: Are They Really Safe?
Artificial sweeteners are naturally extracted or synthetically synthesized compounds that add sweetness to food without adding any calories. The Safety Products labeled ‘sugar-free’ often use sugar substitutes of different kinds. Sugar substitutes have…