IMF Warns of Global Growth Uncertainty as AI Sparks Opportunity
IMF experts warn of uncertainty at Washington D.C. meetings, with trade risks balanced by AI-driven innovation offering steady growth opportunities.
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Latin America’s Women Leaders: From Heads of State to Gender Parity Challenges
As Beijing hosts a Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women, Latin America’s political landscape showcases female heads of state alongside ongoing challenges to gender parity.
Mexico City Hosts First UN-Backed Climate Action Week Ahead of COP30
Mexico City hosted its first UN-backed Climate Action Week, uniting regional leaders and innovators ahead of COP30 in Brazil to drive sustainable development.
Tennessee Munitions Plant Blast Leaves 16 Dead
An explosion at a Tennessee munitions plant killed 16 people, compounding local trauma after deadly floods.
Higher U.S. Port Fees to Cost Chinese Mainland Carriers Billions
U.S. ports will impose new fees on vessels with links to the Chinese mainland, potentially costing carriers billions and triggering retaliatory measures that could reshape global supply chains.
Peng Liyuan Champions Digital Empowerment for Women at Beijing Exhibit
Peng Liyuan and UN Women head Sima Bahous highlight digital empowerment solutions for women and girls at a Beijing exhibition, a side event of the Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women.
From Mountains to Mentors: Huaping’s Empowerment Legacy
At Huaping Senior High School for Girls, Zhang Guimei’s vision lights the way for mountain girls like alumna-turned-teacher Zhou Yunli, proving education’s power to spark lasting change.
Peng Liyuan Champions Tech Opportunities for Women and Girls
Peng Liyuan highlights how digital intelligence and tech training are creating new opportunities for women and girls across the Chinese mainland, from rural e-commerce to cybersecurity.
Inside the World’s Green Factory: China’s 14th Plan to Decarbonize Manufacturing
Explore how China’s 14th Five-Year Plan is transforming its manufacturing sector into the world’s green factory through bold carbon cuts and clean energy drives.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang Charts Path for High-Quality Growth
Chinese premier Li Qiang convened experts and entrepreneurs to chart high-quality economic recovery and innovation strategies for the 15th Five-Year Plan.