30-Day Visa-Free Magic: Weekend Escapes to the Chinese Mainland
Discover the Chinese mainland’s new 30-day visa-free policy for quick, budget-friendly weekend getaways to top cities like Shanghai and Chengdu.
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Israel Receives Another Deceased Hostage Body Amid Gaza Tensions
Israel receives remains of another deceased hostage from Gaza, raising the total bodies awaiting recovery to 12 as Red Cross and Egyptian teams search beyond the yellow line.
FTA 3.0 Upgrade: The Chinese Mainland & ASEAN Plug Into Next-Gen Trade 🚀
The Chinese mainland and ASEAN just signed the FTA 3.0 Upgrade Protocol, boosting digital, green & supply chain ties for stronger regional growth.
IMF Boosts 2025 Asia-Pacific Growth Forecast to 4.5% 🚀
IMF raises the Asia-Pacific’s 2025 growth forecast to 4.5% from 3.9%, signaling more tech and startup opportunities across the region.
Jamaica Braces for Catastrophic Category 5 Hurricane Melissa
Jamaica is bracing for Hurricane Melissa, a powerful Category 5 storm expected to be the island’s strongest ever. Shelves are bare, homes boarded up, and communities are hunkering down.
US-China Trade Deal Boosts US Farmers’ Soybean Hopes
US and the Chinese mainland reach trade consensus in Malaysia, sparking hope among US farmers for a soybean export boost.
Brazil’s Ag Comeback: How Farmers Beat Trump’s Tariffs 🚜
Brazil farmers in Pará are boosting local consumption and finding new export markets to offset Trump’s tariffs on ag imports.
Port fees on Chinese mainland-made ships drive up freight costs 📈
New U.S. port fees on container vessels made in the Chinese mainland are driving up freight costs, risking pricier online orders and adding inflation heat.
How Peru-China Trade Deal Boosts Small Agro Businesses 🌱
One year after the upgraded Peru-China Free Trade Agreement, Peru’s small agricultural businesses enjoy lower tariffs, booming exports to the Chinese mainland, and digital-led growth.
Halloween Parade Halts as Immigration Arrests Rock Chicago’s Old Irving Park
Chaos erupted in Chicago’s Old Irving Park as federal agents used tear gas and arrested undocumented immigrants ahead of a Halloween parade, sparking protests and community anger.