Report: China Lent $1.34 Trillion from 2000-2021, Focus Shifts From Belt and Road to Rescue Finance

Chinese financial institutions lent $1.34 trillion to developing countries from 2000 to 2021, U.S. researchers at AidData said in a report that showed the world’s biggest bilateral lender switching from infrastructure to rescue lending. While lending commitments peaked at almost $136 billion in 2016, China still committed to almost $80 billion of loans and grants […]

Northeast China Sees First Major Blizzard This Season, Forecasters Warn of Record Snowfall

Heavy snow blanketed swaths of northeastern China on Monday, shutting schools and halting transportation in the country’s first substantial snowstorm of the season. Major highways in the city of Harbin, the capital of Heilongjiang province, were closed and flights canceled, China’s state broadcaster CCTV said. Grade school classes were canceled Monday in parts of Heilongjiang […]

Kazai Organics’ Plans to Empower Aspiring Skin Care Formulators

In a recent interview, Feyisayo Oyebisi, a certified natural skincare formulator, shared her inspiring journey and the remarkable success of her brand, Kazai Organics. As a dedicated advocate for natural skincare, Feyisayo Oyebisi established Kazai Organics in 2015, with a mission to provide lovingly handcrafted products that cater to the skincare needs of black families […]

MyFoodAngels, Pioneering a Food Revolution Through Innovation and Service

In an exclusive interview, Olapeju Umah, a dedicated Women Entrepreneur Advocate, shared her journey and passion for addressing poverty and enhancing the well-being of communities across Africa. Through her brainchild, MyFoodAngels, Olapeju Umah has set out to revolutionize the food industry and create a more sustainable and connected future for food producers and consumers. Olapeju […]

Chinese Influx Counterbalances Hong Kong Exodus, Attracted by Relative Freedom Compared to the Mainland

The mass departure of numerous professionals from Hong Kong due to restrictions on civil liberties has found a counterpoint in a new wave of arrivals: mainland Chinese individuals seeking to relocate to the former British colony. The bustling financial hub of Asia has witnessed a substantial increase in visa applications from mainland Chinese citizens under […]

China Backs Sanctions Against North Korea’s Nuclear Program While Facilitating Their Failure

China provides essential support to North Korean hackers engaged in cyber heists, with the proceeds being funneled through Chinese intermediaries. Concurrently, Chinese vessels transport prohibited North Korean goods to Chinese ports. Chinese enterprises play a pivotal role in assisting North Korean workers, ranging from low-wage laborers to highly paid IT specialists, in finding employment overseas. […]