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Located in the Chaoyang District, Panjiayuan Market spans several acres and is home to thousands of vendors. It operates daily, but weekends draw the largest crowds, with rows of stalls showcasing everything from centuries-old relics to modern-day handicrafts. The market’s reputation rests on its diversity. Visitors can find ancient coins, jade ornaments, Buddhist statues, porcelain, wood carvings, calligraphy, paintings, and even furniture. Alongside authentic antiques, the market also offers replicas and affordable crafts, making it accessible for casual shoppers as well as serious collectors. For history enthusiasts, the market provides a chance to engage directly with China’s heritage. Vendors share…
Beijing is currently hosting its International Cultural Exchange Week, a large-scale cultural celebration that is drawing artists, performers, and visitors from around the globe. The event highlights the capital’s growing role as a hub for cultural diplomacy and creative exchange, providing a platform where traditions meet modern innovation. The week-long program features music, dance, theater, visual arts, and interactive workshops, offering audiences a rich mix of cultural experiences. Performers from Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Americas have gathered to present their traditions while also engaging in collaborations that blend styles and ideas. Officials describe the event as a significant effort…
Economic uncertainty in Beijing is reshaping the habits and outlook of young people, with many turning to fortune-telling for guidance. Tarot readings, astrology charts, palmistry, and other mystical practices are enjoying a surge in popularity as young adults seek ways to navigate financial pressures, career struggles, and life decisions. Across cafés, bookshops, and online platforms, fortune-tellers are finding a growing audience. Tarot card readers host live sessions, astrologers offer personalized birth charts, and palm readers set up small booths in creative districts. Social media platforms amplify this trend, with short videos and live streams introducing mystical services to a broad…
Food prices rose again in August, marking the fifth month in a row of increases. Official figures show the fastest growth since early last year. The cost of food and non-alcoholic drinks increased 5.1% over the year. Beef, butter, milk and chocolate saw the steepest rises. Slower growth in other areas, including air fares, kept overall inflation steady at 3.8%, the same as July. Economists said supermarkets are passing higher minimum wage and National Insurance costs directly to shoppers. Bank of England expected to hold rates Inflation remains above the Bank of England’s 2% target. Analysts widely expect no change…
Democrats Challenge FBI LeadershipFBI Director Kash Patel faced sharp questioning from Democratic senators who accused him of turning the bureau into a political tool. Patel defended the recent removal of senior agents, insisting the decisions were based on misconduct or failures in duty, not political pressure or loyalty tests. He described the criticisms as partisan attacks aimed at undermining the bureau’s work. Questions Over Epstein Files and Charlie Kirk CaseSenators pressed Patel on his handling of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation and the controversial killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Lawmakers demanded explanations about sealed documents and why Patel announced an…
Sky has put 900 UK jobs at risk as it reshapes its business to compete with US streaming rivals. The broadcaster, which employs around 23,000 staff, expects about 600 roles to be cut following a consultation, with 300 staff redeployed. The latest round affects technology, product, and corporate teams, and follows launches of Sky Glass and the budget-friendly Sky Glass Air. Since early 2023, Sky has cut nearly 3,500 roles while moving away from traditional satellite pay-TV toward internet-based products like Sky Glass and Sky Stream, which now account for over 90% of new subscriptions. The cuts bring staff levels…
US President Donald Trump announced he will sue the New York Times for 15 billion dollars, alleging defamation and libel. Trump posted on his platform Truth Social that the newspaper has lied and smeared him for too long and that this behavior must stop immediately. Criticism of Kamala Harris endorsement The president attacked the Times for endorsing Kamala Harris in the 2024 election. He called the paper a mouthpiece for the Democratic Party. Trump said he will file the lawsuit in Florida, a Republican stronghold. The New York Times has not yet responded to the claim. Anger at hostile media…
The US and China have agreed on a framework to transfer TikTok to US-controlled ownership, marking a breakthrough in a long-running dispute over the app’s national security risks. US trade representative Jamieson Greer confirmed the agreement, while Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the commercial terms had been finalized but declined to provide details. Chinese negotiator Li Chenggang said both sides reached a consensus on resolving TikTok-related issues through cooperation. The deal follows 2024 legislation requiring ByteDance, TikTok’s Chinese parent, to sell the platform to a US-approved buyer or face a ban. The ownership saga began in 2020 when Donald Trump…
Lawyer Henry Clack has long dealt with Nigerian criminal gangs. Clack, a solicitor at London-based law firm HFW, represents shipping companies targeted by cyber attacks. He says Nigerian groups are the most frequent adversaries. They have carried out several high-value “man-in-the-middle” frauds in recent years. How hackers exploit communication This fraud allows hackers to intercept messages between two parties. They impersonate both sides to steal login credentials, financial data, or full system access. Criminals then demand ransom to return stolen information or give up control. HFW data shows attacks on ships and ports are rising sharply. Between 2022 and 2023,…
Former Bank of England policymakers have urged governor Andrew Bailey to ease pressure on the government’s borrowing costs by scaling back or halting the central bank’s bond-selling programme. Four ex-members of the Bank’s monetary policy committee (MPC) said the move was necessary as Britain’s long-term borrowing costs reach their highest level in 27 years, adding strain ahead of chancellor Rachel Reeves’s 26 November autumn budget. While global factors, including trade tensions and uncertainty over the US Federal Reserve, have contributed to rising yields, the Bank acknowledged that its £100bn programme of quantitative tightening (QT) is also playing a role. The…