Putin and Kim Jong Un join Xi Jinping for parade to showcase China's power, and a growing anti-U.S. union

Putin and Kim Jong Un join Xi Jinping for parade to showcase China’s power, and a growing anti-U.S. union

Beijing — China will host its biggest military parade ever on Wednesday, to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II and Japan’s formal surrender. The massive procession will go down Chang-an Avenue, the name of which means “Eternal Peace.” Joining Chinese Prime Minister Xi Jinping for the “Victory Day” event — which…

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Chinese Investors Borrow Record Amount to Buy Local Stocks, Signaling Risk-On Momentum

Chinese investors have borrowed a record amount to buy local stocks, offering risk-on cues to global markets, including cryptocurrencies. However, crypto traders still appear to be more cautious. According to Bloomberg, margin trades outstanding in China’s onshore equity market surged to 2.28 trillion yuan ($320 billion) on Monday, surpassing the previous 2015 peak of 2.27…

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New Kew study reveals best approach to building resilient UK woodlands | Local News | News | Richmond Nub News

New Kew study reveals best approach to building resilient UK woodlands | Local News | News | Richmond Nub News

A new study by scientists at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, and Forest Research has shed light on the strengths and weaknesses of planting versus natural colonisation when it comes to creating resilient woodlands. The research, published on 27 August in Evolutionary Applications, is the first from the Centre for Forest Protection (CFP), a joint…

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Watch: Revitalizing Hong Kong's Retail Sector - ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office

Watch: Revitalizing Hong Kong’s Retail Sector – ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office

Hong Kong’s retail sector—traditionally buoyed by its position as a hub for business, finance, and tourism—is facing new challenges. A strong Hong Kong dollar, rising outbound tourism, and inflation have dampened the sector’s performance. At the same time, visitors are increasingly favoring experiences over goods, while locals are spending more across the border. The question…

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