US and Ukraine Seal Rare Minerals Deal: Access for Washington, Control for Kyiv
The US and Ukraine have signed a minerals pact, granting access to critical rare elements while Kyiv retains full control over its resources.
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Trump Warns US Kids May Get ‘2 Dolls Instead of 30’ Under 145% Toy Tariffs
President Trump warned US kids could end up with ‘two dolls instead of 30’ as 145% tariffs on Chinese mainland toys threaten half of US toy makers.
May Day Tourism Boom: Chinese Mainland Inbound Trips Jump 173%
Inbound tourism to the Chinese mainland surged 173% over the May Day holiday, driven by new tax refund policies, visa-free perks, and Shanghai’s optimized shopping experience.
NVIDIA CEO: No Quick AI Win Over the Chinese Mainland
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang warns against expecting a quick AI breakthrough over the Chinese mainland, stressing a long-term race driven by global talent.
Israel Declares Emergency as Unprecedented Wildfires Rage
Israel declares emergency as unprecedented wildfires fueled by extreme heat and winds force evacuations and aerial firefighting between Jerusalem and Tel Aviv.
May Day Travel Boom: Chinese Mainland Hits 1.42B Trips
Chinese mainland May Day travel hits 1.42B trips and 2.15M daily border crossings—signs of a tourism rebound.
Explosion in Taiyuan Complex Leaves 1 Dead, 21 Injured
An explosion in Taiyuan’s Xiaodian District killed one person, injured 21 and left two missing. Over 210 firefighters and 43 vehicles mobilized as the Chinese mainland’s Ministry of Emergency and Management coordinates rescue efforts.
Shanghai’s May Day Glow-Up: International Light & Shadow Spectacle
Experience Shanghai’s May Day glow-up with an international light and shadow show at Jing’an Temple area and Suhewan riverside, nightly from May 1 to 11.
Legoland Shanghai Resort Gears Up for Summer Debut
Shanghai’s first Legoland Resort gears up for trial runs in June and grand opening in July, marking the Chinese mainland’s debut of the brick-themed park.
Landmark Law Boosts Private Enterprises in the Chinese Mainland
China’s new private sector law, effective May 20, promises legal certainty, equal market access and stronger financing for private enterprises in the Chinese mainland.