News & Perspective

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China’s ‘Double 11’ shopping spree sees ‘record figures’ as consumption recovers

After the annual “Double 11” shopping festival, said to be the world’s largest, wrapped up at mid-night Saturday, China’s State Post Bureau and some Chinese e-commerce giants reported “record numbers,” while others are…

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WeWork Files for Bankruptcy Amid Glut of Empty Offices

WeWork, the real estate company that offered start-ups and individuals sleek quarters to pursue their entrepreneurial dreams, filed for bankruptcy protection in the United States on Monday after years of struggling to find…

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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…

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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.…

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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…

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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…

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