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Foreigners booming in Hainan livestream market

HAIKOU, China, May 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — A news report from China Daily:
The afternoon sun slants through the tinted glass walls of a livestreaming base in Chengmai county, Hainan province, casting a golden light on the busy venue.…
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Selfies and symbolism: behind the scenes from Xi’s summit with Trump and Putin

The presidents of the United States and Russia visited Beijing on separate trips in May to meet with President Xi Jinping. The South China Morning Post produced extensive coverage of Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin’s summit meetings in Beijing.……

Ireland leads calls to review EU-Israel trade

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Several countries summoned their Israeli ambassadors in response to the arrest of pro-Palestinian activists who were sailing towards Gaza as part of a “freedom flotilla”, and their subsequent taunting – as they knelt on the floor with th…

‘AC runs 24×7, 50-70% salary goes into loan’: Noida man questions metro life, says Rs 25,000 in village and Rs 1 lakh in city ‘is equal’

For many people, owning a luxury apartment in a metro city feels like the ultimate life goal. A high-rise flat, premium clubhouse, swimming pool, gym access and landscaped towers often become symbols of “making it” in life.…
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UPDATE 5-EU paves way to finalise US trade deal and avoid Trump tariff hike

The ?European Union struck a provisional agreement on Wednesday on legislation to remove import duties ?on ?U.S. goods, a key part of a trade deal reached with Washington in July that could stave off higher U.S.…
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India’s domestic cricket season to begin on August 23, U-23 events turn T20

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China Enhances Tax Refund Policy to Drive Inbound Consumption

China has introduced an upgraded set of measures aimed at revitalizing inbound consumption and elevating the shopping experience for international travelers. The new policy, labeled as the “2.0 version,” expands the tax refund coverage, sim…

Taiwan sponsored the Colfax Marathon last weekend…Why?

The Taiwan Tourism Administration was the title sponsor of the Colfax Marathon’s 2026 5k iteration on May 17.
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Runners at last weekend’s Colfax Marathon cr…

Aryna Sabalenka’s Six Toughest Chapters in Life: From Almost Giving Up Tennis to Overcoming Personal Losses and More

For years, Aryna Sabalenka battled through chaos at the summit of women’s tennis. But now she stands on the verge of true dominance, drawing comparisons to her idols Serena Williams and Steffi Graf.…
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Vodka, bullet train and boat rides: how Xi and Putin built up a personal rapport

Few relationships among world leaders have been portrayed as personally as that between President Xi Jinping and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin.
Over the years, their rapport has been defined not only by summits and state visits, but also a gr…