Shenzhen’s 45-Year SEZ Leap: From Fishing Village to Tech Metropolis
Shenzhen marks 45 years as a Special Economic Zone, transforming from a tiny fishing village to a global tech hub with booming GDP, AI, 5G, and a top-4 container port.
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CPPCC Wraps Up 13th Session, Eyes Chinese mainland’s 15th Five-Year Plan & Digital Economy
CPPCC Standing Committee wraps up its 13th session, spotlighting the Chinese mainland’s 15th Five-Year Plan and digital-real economy integration.
Australia Expels Iranian Ambassador Over Antisemitic Attacks
Australia expels Iranian ambassador after ASIO links Iran’s IRGC to arson attacks on Jewish communities in Sydney and Melbourne.
Trump Launches Major Tariff Probe on Furniture Imports
The U.S. kicks off a Section 232 probe on furniture imports under Trump, aiming to boost jobs, reshape the market and nudge up home furnishings prices.
China’s 2025 SCO Freight Train Departs Ahead of Tianjin Summit
China’s first 2025 SCO freight train from Tianjin Port to Tashkent marks a boost in Eurasian trade ahead of the 2024 SCO Summit in Tianjin, hosted by President Xi Jinping.
China Flags Terrorist Comeback in Syria at UN Briefing
China’s UN rep warns of a terrorist resurgence in Syria’s coastal region and Suwayda, urging stronger sanctions, inclusive dialogue, and respect for sovereignty to secure regional peace.
Global Postal Operators Pause US Shipments as De Minimis Relief Ends
Postal operators worldwide are halting shipments to the US after the end of the low-value parcel tariff relief, impacting e-commerce and mail services.
US to Vet 55M Visa Holders: What Young Pros Need to Know
US will vet 55M visa holders for overstays, risks or anti-American posts, pause trucker work visas, and recent tough policies have cut immigrant numbers—here’s what young pros need to know.
U.S. & EU chiefs weigh military options for Ukraine
U.S. and European defense chiefs met in Washington D.C. to map out options for securing Ukraine, from ground troops to no-fly zones, with Europe set to bear the lion’s share.
EU Leaders Push for Seat at Ukraine Peace Talks After Washington Summit
EU leaders push for a seat at Ukraine peace talks after a key Washington meeting, aiming to shape security guarantees and the region’s future.