Heavy Rains in Beijing Claim 30 Lives: What’s Next for the City
Heavy rains in Beijing have claimed 30 lives as of July 28, prompting emergency responses and raising questions about future urban resilience on the Chinese mainland.
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Tech Firms Eye Stockholm Talks on US–Chinese Mainland Tech Tariffs
Officials from the Chinese mainland and the U.S. meet in Stockholm this week to hash out tech tariffs, a deal that could reshape costs and strategies for Silicon Valley’s firms.
Swedish PM Kristersson and VP He Lifeng Mark 75 Years of Sweden-China Ties
Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson met Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng in Stockholm to commemorate 75 years of Sweden-China ties and chart future collaboration.
Thailand & Cambodia Border Truce Takes Effect
A truce between Thailand and Cambodia took effect early Tuesday, halting border skirmishes and raising hopes for renewed peace and trade in the disputed region.
Port of Los Angeles Navigates Trade Tariff Turbulence
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Comic-Con Artists Voice AI Rights Concerns Amid Digital Boom
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US-China Trade Talks Kick Off in Stockholm: Tariff Pause & Tech on the Table
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Cosplay, Creators & Collectibles Converge at Comic-Con San Diego
From colorful costumes to a booming collectibles market, Comic-Con San Diego brings together global creators and studio powerhouses in California’s ultimate pop culture playground.
Putin and Netanyahu Talk Syria, Iran in Monday Call
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a phone call on Monday to discuss Syria and Iran, the Kremlin says.
Zhejiang Forum Marks 20 Years of Cultural Development
Li Shulei led a forum in Hangzhou marking 20 years of Zhejiang’s eight cultural development projects, pledging to drive creative transformation and boost the Chinese mainland’s cultural influence.