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Why Chinese Millennials Hesitate to Start Families This Year Chinese youth are avoiding marriage due to the superstition of the "Year of the Widow". 'Year of the Widow' means a year without spring, and it is believed that marrying during this time will bring bad luck...
Russia Unfreezes $9 Million for North Korea Despite UN Sanctions Russia has reportedly unfrozen North Korean funds and helped the country access international financial networks despite U.N. sanctions. North Korea reportedly withdrew $9 million in North Korean funds to purchase crude oil. Experts said this could be a sign of developing relations between North Korea and Russia.
Trump Urges GOP to Reject Senate's Border Deal: Calls It a 'Death Wish' The U.S. Senate has agreed to a $160 billion "security package" that includes aid to Ukraine and increased border controls, but the bill is expected to drift due to opposition from House Republicans. Criticism from former President Trump and Republican influence are making it difficult to find consensus...
Canada Extends Foreign Homebuyers Restriction for Another 2 Years Canadian government extends restrictions on foreign home purchases by two years. Foreign corporations, general foreigners, etc. Criticized for political effect rather than economic effect. Taking drastic measures to build more houses to help people own homes...
Biden Considers Sanctions on Israelis Acknowledging Arab Concerns US President Joe Biden has imposed sanctions on Israel for its violent behavior. The move appears to be in response to protests from Arab voters. The sanctions include violence and intimidation of civilians, destruction of personal property, and freezing the assets of those sanctioned from entering the United States.
Europe Discusses Military Build-up in Case of Trump's Re-election Trump's call for more NATO responsibility has triggered discussions about increasing European armaments. European Union member states are nervous about Trump's lead in the polls and will discuss increasing defense spending.
US Senator Accuses Mark Zuckerberg: 'Facebook Kills People' Social media platform CEOs were criticized during a hearing on the issue of sexual exploitation of minors. Congress was asked to pass legislation to protect minors. The CEOs apologized to the families of the victims and said they would try to prevent this from happening in the future.
Biden Decides On U.S. Response to Jordan Attack President Joe Biden's response to the attack on a U.S. military base remains largely unspecified, but a phased and widespread strike against Iranian proxies is highly likely...
Xi Jinping Assures Biden of Non-Interference in 2024 Election A meeting between U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping has reportedly resulted in a promise against Chinese election meddling. The U.S. is concerned about China's election interference and is taking preemptive measures to avoid a U.S.-China conflict...
Lead Detected in Stanley Cups In response to allegations of lead in Stanley tumblers in the U.S., Stanley said that lead does not directly affect consumers. Unless the tumbler breaks or is exposed to heat, there is no way for lead to be exposed...
Trump Threatens Big Tariffs on Car Imports Former President Donald Trump said he will protect the U.S. auto industry by imposing tariffs on imported cars if he is re-elected. As a result, trade barriers for the automotive industry are expected to increase...
Controversial Chinese Real Estate Ad: 'Buy a House, Get a Wife and Gold Bar for Free' The recession in China's real estate market has led to falling home prices and a deepening crisis for real estate companies. As housing is no longer perceived as a safe asset, buying demand is declining, and real estate companies are facing mass layoffs and bankruptcies...
Climate Change Looms as a Decisive Factor in the Upcoming U.S. Presidential Race Former U.S. President Donald Trump shakes hands with supporters after a campaign rally in Laconia, New Hampshire, on Nov. 22. [Business Post] A Bloomberg commentary suggests that the "climate change issue" could be a key variable in the U.S. presidential election...
Korean Semiconductors Face 'Trump Risk' With the re-election of former President Trump, the US government's moratorium on Korean semiconductor companies' Chinese factories is expected to be tested again. This is expected to force Korean companies to make difficult decisions considering the risks and pressures from both China and the United States.
VP Kamala Harris Takes a Stand on Abortion Rights: 'Won't Back Down' US Vice President Harris is raising the issue of women's abortion rights as a political issue as he embarks on a tour calling for the reinstatement of the Roe v. Wade decision...
Cooperation with Russia Could Transform North Korea's Threat Level, US Official Cautions North Korea's cooperation with Russia has the potential to dramatically expand Pyongyang's military threat, the NSC chief warned. North Korea's cooperation with Russia could also affect the deterrence of U.S.-South Korean expansion, he said.
Taiwan Responds Swiftly as China Tests Boundaries in the Taiwan Strait Taiwan's military has responded to China's provocations by conducting large-scale military exercises. Tensions escalate as Chinese aircraft violate the Taiwan Strait, and Taiwan says it will strengthen its self-defense and respond to regional threats...
The U.S. Will Keenly Eye North Korea's Space Warfare Capabilities In response to North Korea's launch of a military reconnaissance satellite, the U.S. Defense Department said it is keeping a keen eye on Pyongyang's warfare capabilities. North Korea plans to launch three more military reconnaissance satellites this year...
China Launches 23,000 Satellites for War Essentials China plans to launch more than 26,000 low-earth orbit satellites by 2030. To become a global space power. To build a sixth-generation (6G) communications support network. Strengthening military power and pursuing economic interests. Expressing a sense of crisis in the U.S. and Europe...
Trump Questions Rising Bacon Prices, Haley Criticizes Trump for Causing Chaos Former President Trump campaigned in the Iowa caucuses, emphasizing economic and foreign affairs. Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley emphasized her rising poll numbers, and the race has narrowed to Trump and Haley...
Why Chinese Millennials Hesitate to Start Families This Year Chinese youth are avoiding marriage due to the superstition of the "Year of the Widow". 'Year of the Widow' means a year without spring, and it is believed that marrying during this time will bring bad luck...
Russia Unfreezes $9 Million for North Korea Despite UN Sanctions Russia has reportedly unfrozen North Korean funds and helped the country access international financial networks despite U.N. sanctions. North Korea reportedly withdrew $9 million in North Korean funds to purchase crude oil. Experts said this could be a sign of developing relations between North Korea and Russia.
Trump Urges GOP to Reject Senate's Border Deal: Calls It a 'Death Wish' The U.S. Senate has agreed to a $160 billion "security package" that includes aid to Ukraine and increased border controls, but the bill is expected to drift due to opposition from House Republicans. Criticism from former President Trump and Republican influence are making it difficult to find consensus...
Canada Extends Foreign Homebuyers Restriction for Another 2 Years Canadian government extends restrictions on foreign home purchases by two years. Foreign corporations, general foreigners, etc. Criticized for political effect rather than economic effect. Taking drastic measures to build more houses to help people own homes...
Biden Considers Sanctions on Israelis Acknowledging Arab Concerns US President Joe Biden has imposed sanctions on Israel for its violent behavior. The move appears to be in response to protests from Arab voters. The sanctions include violence and intimidation of civilians, destruction of personal property, and freezing the assets of those sanctioned from entering the United States.
Europe Discusses Military Build-up in Case of Trump's Re-election Trump's call for more NATO responsibility has triggered discussions about increasing European armaments. European Union member states are nervous about Trump's lead in the polls and will discuss increasing defense spending.
US Senator Accuses Mark Zuckerberg: 'Facebook Kills People' Social media platform CEOs were criticized during a hearing on the issue of sexual exploitation of minors. Congress was asked to pass legislation to protect minors. The CEOs apologized to the families of the victims and said they would try to prevent this from happening in the future.
Biden Decides On U.S. Response to Jordan Attack President Joe Biden's response to the attack on a U.S. military base remains largely unspecified, but a phased and widespread strike against Iranian proxies is highly likely...
Xi Jinping Assures Biden of Non-Interference in 2024 Election A meeting between U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping has reportedly resulted in a promise against Chinese election meddling. The U.S. is concerned about China's election interference and is taking preemptive measures to avoid a U.S.-China conflict...
Lead Detected in Stanley Cups In response to allegations of lead in Stanley tumblers in the U.S., Stanley said that lead does not directly affect consumers. Unless the tumbler breaks or is exposed to heat, there is no way for lead to be exposed...
Trump Threatens Big Tariffs on Car Imports Former President Donald Trump said he will protect the U.S. auto industry by imposing tariffs on imported cars if he is re-elected. As a result, trade barriers for the automotive industry are expected to increase...
Controversial Chinese Real Estate Ad: 'Buy a House, Get a Wife and Gold Bar for Free' The recession in China's real estate market has led to falling home prices and a deepening crisis for real estate companies. As housing is no longer perceived as a safe asset, buying demand is declining, and real estate companies are facing mass layoffs and bankruptcies...
Climate Change Looms as a Decisive Factor in the Upcoming U.S. Presidential Race Former U.S. President Donald Trump shakes hands with supporters after a campaign rally in Laconia, New Hampshire, on Nov. 22. [Business Post] A Bloomberg commentary suggests that the "climate change issue" could be a key variable in the U.S. presidential election...
Korean Semiconductors Face 'Trump Risk' With the re-election of former President Trump, the US government's moratorium on Korean semiconductor companies' Chinese factories is expected to be tested again. This is expected to force Korean companies to make difficult decisions considering the risks and pressures from both China and the United States.
VP Kamala Harris Takes a Stand on Abortion Rights: 'Won't Back Down' US Vice President Harris is raising the issue of women's abortion rights as a political issue as he embarks on a tour calling for the reinstatement of the Roe v. Wade decision...
Cooperation with Russia Could Transform North Korea's Threat Level, US Official Cautions North Korea's cooperation with Russia has the potential to dramatically expand Pyongyang's military threat, the NSC chief warned. North Korea's cooperation with Russia could also affect the deterrence of U.S.-South Korean expansion, he said.
Taiwan Responds Swiftly as China Tests Boundaries in the Taiwan Strait Taiwan's military has responded to China's provocations by conducting large-scale military exercises. Tensions escalate as Chinese aircraft violate the Taiwan Strait, and Taiwan says it will strengthen its self-defense and respond to regional threats...
The U.S. Will Keenly Eye North Korea's Space Warfare Capabilities In response to North Korea's launch of a military reconnaissance satellite, the U.S. Defense Department said it is keeping a keen eye on Pyongyang's warfare capabilities. North Korea plans to launch three more military reconnaissance satellites this year...
China Launches 23,000 Satellites for War Essentials China plans to launch more than 26,000 low-earth orbit satellites by 2030. To become a global space power. To build a sixth-generation (6G) communications support network. Strengthening military power and pursuing economic interests. Expressing a sense of crisis in the U.S. and Europe...
Trump Questions Rising Bacon Prices, Haley Criticizes Trump for Causing Chaos Former President Trump campaigned in the Iowa caucuses, emphasizing economic and foreign affairs. Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley emphasized her rising poll numbers, and the race has narrowed to Trump and Haley...
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