WASHINGTON (TNND) — A sudden escalation in the U.S.-China trade war has threatened to undo months of progress between the world’s two largest economies. The unraveling of what had been productive talks between the two superpowers began late last week when China announced new global export controls on its coveted rare earth minerals and products…
It’s not only the fashion that caught the eye at the four biggest spring/summer 2026 ready-to-wear shows – New York, London, Milan and Paris. The hair and make-up too had plenty to offer style watchers, from bubblegum-pink lips and multicoloured mascara to ultra-clean, minimalist looks and more. Dior Dior spring/summer 2026. Photo: Handout For his…
In a fast and furious year of devastating wars and high-stakes diplomacy, the historic meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi stands out as a potential harbinger of a new global order. In his first visit to China in seven years, Modi agreed with Xi that Asia’s two powers should…
Beijing has accused the US of “double standards” after President Donald Trump announced an additional 100 per cent tariff on goods from China. “The relevant US statement is a typical example of ‘double standards,’” an unnamed Chinese Ministry of Commerce spokesperson said in a statement published online on Sunday, local time. However, it stopped short of…
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NEW YORK – A powerful Nor’easter spinning off the East Coast is now taking aim at the New York region, bringing a dangerous mix of heavy rain, powerful winds and coastal flooding. The storm, which battered the Carolinas earlier Saturday, will intensify overnight as it tracks north along the Atlantic Seaboard. According to FOX Weather,…
Su Jionglong, deputy dean of the School of AI and Advanced Computing at Xian Jiaotong-Liverpool University, researches AI applications aimed at reducing discrimination, providing emotional support and making faster medical diagnoses. He said he was establishing a start-up with his students, who developed an AI-powered software that translated written text to and from sign language….
This is the sixth and final part of the exclusive Capital Connectors series in which influential Chinese and global bankers reveal the opportunities and challenges for Hong Kong in its evolution as an international financial hub. If history serves as a guide, Hong Kong’s continued reign as a premier international financial centre depends on a…
As 70-year-old Dr Qin Huilan set foot on the runway of Miu Miu’s autumn/winter 2024 show at Paris Fashion Week last year, she surely had little idea how her 15 minutes of fame would resonate globally, leaving a lasting impact on audiences in her home country of China and beyond. Her brief cameo, walking through…
China will levy phased fees on US-linked vessels calling at its ports starting next Tuesday, a retaliatory action set to take effect the same day as similar surcharges that were announced in April by the Office of the United States Trade Representative. Having been granted approval by the State Council, China’s cabinet, Beijing will apply…