The city that built China’s tech empire

The city that built China’s tech empire

Thanks to its innovative drone industry, Shenzhen has become the leading hub of low-altitude economy for China and the world, boasting 1,085 drone departing and receiving stations, 309 flying routes, over 1,000 companies making low-altitude unmanned flying vehicles, and accounting for 70% of the world’s consumer-drone market. The city allows flying drones to deliver fast…

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China tightens export controls on rare-earth metals: Why this matters | Business and Economy News

China tightens export controls on rare-earth metals: Why this matters | Business and Economy News

China tightened export controls for critical rare-earth metals on Thursday. The new restrictions were announced by the Chinese Ministry of Commerce, and come ahead of an expected meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and United States President Donald Trump’s later this month. The world’s two largest economies have been locked in trade negotiations aimed at…

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Incarcerated women in New Jersey are learning fashion design through a Pratt-supported initiative.

Incarcerated Women in New Jersey Learn Fashion Design Through New Initiative

The New Jersey Department of Corrections has teamed up with Pratt Institute to debut a fashion design and workforce development program at the Edna Mahan Correctional Facility. “The Design Studio” will offer incarcerated women a structured curriculum in fashion design, apparel construction, digital design and business planning. Organized with equipment to resemble a professional environment,…

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