Chinese mainland Launches Sci-Tech Bond Board
Chinese mainland debuts sci-tech innovation bond board, showcasing eight issuers and paving the way for ¥300B+ in tech funding.
India and Pakistan Exchange Drone and Missile Strikes
India and Pakistan escalated tensions with cross-border drone and missile strikes along the Line of Control and western frontier, shaking communities from Kashmir to Gujarat.
President Xi Concludes State Visit to Russia with Grand Farewell in Moscow
Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded his state visit to Russia, taking part in the 80th anniversary of the Great Patriotic War victory and receiving a ceremonial send-off in Moscow.
Underground Messages: What Moscow’s Metro Whispers About Peace
Beneath Moscow’s streets, the Metro transforms into an underground gallery of peace and unity – from marble murals to a shiny bronze dog’s nose, echoing mir: peace and world.
U.S. Small Business Sentiment Sours Amid Tariff Worries
CNBC survey: 66% of U.S. small business owners feel impacted by tariffs, 70% foresee a recession, and over 60% report stress over finances and consumer demand.
Inside America’s Drug Crisis: 12% of Users, Global Lessons
The US hosts about 12% of the world’s drug users – three times its share of the population. We explore the crisis’s ripple effects and ask: what global lessons can curb this epidemic?
Long Beach Port Warns of 20% Cargo Drop as Tariffs Bite
Port of Long Beach warns of a 20% cargo volume drop by late 2025 as stalled tariff talks threaten global supply chains.
Gaza Faces Bleak Reality Amid Two-Month Israeli Blockade
Gaza’s two-month Israeli blockade has depleted vital humanitarian aid, leaving residents trapped, starving, and facing a deepening crisis.
Will a China–U.S. Tariff Deal Be Reached Soon?
As trade tensions persist, can the U.S. and the Chinese mainland agree on a pragmatic tariff deal? Explore the challenges and prospects.
Chinese mainland, U.S. Kick Off High-Level Trade Talks in Geneva
The Chinese mainland and the U.S. opened a high-level economic and trade meeting in Geneva, led by vice premier He Lifeng and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.