Aarav Shen

Aarav Shen covers world news and global markets for Beijing Times, reporting on geopolitics, economic policy, and the forces shaping international affairs.

UK-China Relations Strained Over AI Summit Participation Amid Spy Claims

Amid rising tensions and allegations, the United Kingdom is contemplating limiting the participation of Chinese officials in an upcoming artificial intelligence (AI) summit. The...

China’s Holiday Boom: Economic Resilience Amid Rising Tourism and Consumption

Across China, from bustling airplane terminals to jam-packed high-speed railway platforms, the fervor of the upcoming holidays is palpable. Iconic sites like Beijing's Palace...

Hangzhou Gears Up: The 19th Asian Games Village Unveiled

The excitement is palpable as the Hangzhou Asian Games Village, a testament to modern innovation, design, and sustainability, officially welcomes athletes from across Asia....

The Quirky Brilliance of the 33rd Ig Nobel Awards

In the hallowed halls of Harvard University, there exists an annual tradition, now in its 33rd year, that brings a different kind of reverence...

TikTok Slapped with €345M Fine Over EU Children’s Data Privacy Violations

The European Union's primary data watchdog has slapped the global sensation, TikTok, with a staggering fine of €345 million (equivalent to $370 million). This...

U.N. Assembly 2023: Geopolitical Tensions, Global South Priorities, and the Ukraine Spotlight

Next week, global leaders will convene at the United Nations, marking a significant assembly shadowed by the geopolitical rifts predominantly caused by the ongoing...

Supporting the Global South: Insights from the G77 Summit in Cuba

On a significant Friday gathering in Cuba, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres took center stage, speaking emphatically about the importance of rallying behind the...

European Shares Rise: Chinese Data, Luxury Brands, and ECB’s Rate Decisions

Friday witnessed a commendable upswing in European shares, marking their weekly gains. This boost was primarily attributed to encouraging data from China, which saw...

UK and US Update Their Iran Sanctions: Unraveling the New Designations

As global political tides continue to shift and national security remains paramount for many nations, sanctions, as tools of diplomacy and foreign policy, often...

Russia’s Central Bank Rate Hike: Implications and Insights

In an unexpected move that sent ripples through the financial world, the Central Bank of Russia (CBR) declared on Friday that it had taken...

The G77+China Summit in Havana: A Deep Dive into Global South Diplomacy

The G77+China Summit Begins in Havana: An In-depth Look Havana, the vibrant capital of Cuba, witnessed the commencement of a significant international conference on Friday:...

China’s “Five-Star Card”: The Evolution of the Permanent Resident ID

Introduction China's continual strive to upgrade its infrastructure and identity credentials has manifested in the latest version of the Permanent Resident Card for foreigners. Historically...

China’s Economic Reversal: Surging Confidence Amidst Policy Support

China released its economic data for August, surpassing expectations and signaling a robust recovery for the world's second-largest economy. This positive outcome comes after...

EU-China Trade Tensions: The Impact on European Auto Stocks and the German Automaker Dilemma

In recent events, the stocks of German automakers had a noticeable impact on Europe's auto index. The underlying cause was the mounting concerns about...

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