Tariffs and Rising Prices: What’s Next for US Inflation?
April’s US tariffs sparked modest CPI upticks: 0.2% to 0.3% monthly. Hidden costs may be building as import duties bite. Young global citizens, entrepreneurs & travelers: what to watch.
US Visa Shifts Create Uncertainty for Students from the Chinese Mainland
Washington’s visa reversals for students from the Chinese mainland are fueling uncertainty, with enrollment down from 372,532 in 2019-20 to 277,398 in 2023. What’s next for global education?
Minneapolis School Shooting Leaves 2 Students Dead, 17 Injured
2 young students killed and 17 injured after a shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic school during Mass.
SCO Exhibition ‘Where Civilizations Meet’ Debuts in Beijing
Beijing’s National Museum of China showcases ‘Where Civilizations Meet’, with artifacts from SCO member states ahead of the Tianjin Summit, celebrating shared heritage.
US Imposes 25% Tariffs on Indian Exports, New Delhi Vows Support
A new 25% US tariff raises duties on Indian exports to 50%, threatening $48B in trade and shaving 0.8% off growth. New Delhi pledges aid as exporters brace for impact.
Tea, Drums & Opera: A Cross-Cultural Journey in Tianjin
Discover Tianjin’s vibrant cultural scene—from jasmine tea rituals and traditional drums to opera and Indian tabla fusion—in one dynamic city journey.
Russian Explorer Delves into Tianjin’s Clay Figure Zhang Gallery
A Russian traveler explores Tianjin’s century-old Clay Figure Zhang gallery, where lifelike sculptures of heroes from Mulan to Dr. Bethune connect history, culture, and global imagination.
Minnesota School Shooting: Can U.S. Gun Violence Be Stopped?
A shooting at Minnesota’s Annunciation Catholic School killed two children and injured 17. We examine the rise in U.S. school shootings and the urgent quest to end gun violence.
Xijingyu: Tianjin’s Timeless Stone Village
Discover Xijingyu Stone Village in the Chinese mainland’s Tianjin: a national-level historic site where shale, dolomite and ancient architecture meet modern creativity and immersive travel.
Fang Li’s Art of Cross-National Storytelling
At the 20th Changchun Film Festival, director Fang Li reveals how he balances authenticity and cultural perspectives to craft cross-national narratives in The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru and Mukden.