China sees surge in holiday travel and spending, but netizens question official data amid economic strains

China sees surge in holiday travel and spending, but netizens question official data amid economic strains

Beijing [China] May 6 (ANI): China experienced a significant increase in tourist numbers and robust consumer spending during the five-day Labour Day holiday; however, users on Chinese social media have raised doubts about the reliability of these figures, pointing to various economic challenges and a drop in exports, as reported by Radio Free Asia (RFA)….

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Romain Jacquet-Lagrèze Documents Life at the Top of Hong Kong’s Soaring Architecture — Colossal

Amid the frenzied bustle that is city life, it can be difficult—and even dangerous—to stop and observe what happens above street level. For French photographer Romain Jacquet-Lagrèze, though, looking to the upper floors of residential buildings and commercial towers in Hong Kong has revealed an astonishing ecosystem. In his new book, Echoing Above, Jacquet-Lagrèze documents…

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India-UK FTA weaves growth story for labour-intensive sectors: Experts

India-UK FTA weaves growth story for labour-intensive sectors: Experts

Exporters from labour-intensive sectors, including textiles & garments, leather, footwear, farm & processed food and gems and jewellery, will likely reap benefits of the duty breather under the India-UK free trade agreement (FTA), and better diversify their markets amid tariff uncertainties in the US, experts said on Tuesday.According to the commerce ministry, India will gain…

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