Shanghai’s unique Halloween celebration a sign of cultural tolerance
The recent Halloween celebration in Shanghai, with its unique blend of Western traditions and Chinese creativity, offered a glimpse into the evolving cultural landscape of a vibrant city. Cultural Exchanges It demonstrates how…
Is the U.S. bond market finally starting to calm down?
Lately, there’s been a heightened pulse in economic circles. Talk is rife about interest rates, especially given the U.S. Federal Reserve’s aggressive 18-month-long bid to undo the easy-money strategies initiated after the 2008 financial crisis.…
China to host Belt and Road forum in Beijing Oct 17-18
China will host its third Belt and Road Forum next week, its foreign ministry said on Wednesday, a President Xi Jinping signature event that President Vladimir Putin is due to attend on a…
All-out war: Israel pounds Gaza after militants infiltrate in a large-scale attack
Israel is in a state of war, after Palestinian militants launched a large-scale surprise attack from the blockaded Gaza Strip on civilian and military targets in Israel early Saturday. Hundreds of people have…
Eight-day holiday fuels boom in RV self-driving tourism
In China, the holidays of the Mid-Autumn Festival, the National Day, and the Golden Week usually fall close together.This year’s Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holidays are combined into an eight-day holiday, which…
Apple and Huawei’s smartphone rivalry divides China
Apple’s iPhone 15 drew mixed reactions in its third largest market of China on Wednesday, with many online users liking its faster chip and improved gaming capabilities while others preferred Huawei’s new smartphone. China’s premium…