Aarav Shen

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

China Imports Wheat and Barley as Heat Threatens Domestic Crop

China, the world’s largest wheat producer, has recently purchased between 400,000 and 500,000 metric tons of wheat from Australia and Canada due to heatwaves...

FAA to Discuss Temporary Flight Reductions at Newark Airport to Address Disruptions

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced plans to meet with major airlines on Wednesday to discuss the possibility of implementing temporary cuts in flights...

Trump Announces Continued 10% Tariff on Imports Despite Trade Deals

U.S. President Donald Trump reaffirmed on Friday that the United States will maintain a baseline tariff of 10% on imports, even after new trade...

China’s Car Sales Surge in April Amid Trade and Subsidy Impact

China's car sales saw a notable increase in April, with a 14.8% rise compared to the previous year, marking the third consecutive month of...

Federal Reserve Takes Cautious Approach Amid Tariff and Policy Uncertainty

Cleveland Federal Reserve President Beth Hammack stated that the Fed needs more time to evaluate how the U.S. economy reacts to the trade policies...

Japanese Prime Minister Pushes for Zero Tariffs in U.S. Trade Talks

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba reaffirmed his goal of eliminating all tariffs in trade negotiations with the United States. In an interview on a...

CSX Reaches Tentative Agreement with Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen

CSX has reached a tentative agreement with the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) for a new five-year contract. The agreement, which still...

Google Agrees to $1.375 Billion Settlement Over Privacy Violations in Texas

Google has reached a settlement agreement with the state of Texas, agreeing to pay $1.375 billion to resolve two lawsuits alleging the company violated...

China’s Economic Struggles Highlight Need for Stimulus Amid Deflation and Trade War

China's economy continues to struggle as factory-gate prices fell sharply in April, marking the steepest drop in six months. This, combined with a third...

Weight-Loss Drugs Disrupt Wellness Industry as Companies Adapt

Health and wellness companies are quickly adapting to the rise of weight-loss drugs, particularly those from Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly, as traditional weight...

U.S.-China Trade Talks Spark Investor Optimism, but Major Breakthroughs Unlikely

As U.S.-China trade talks continue in Switzerland, investors are hopeful that the discussions could help alleviate tensions between the two largest economies and reduce...

DHS Warns of Potential Charges After Clash Between New Jersey Lawmakers and ICE

Tensions escalated at a federal immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey, on Friday, as three Democratic lawmakers clashed with authorities, leading to the...

Prediction Markets See $40 Million Bet on Papal Conclave

The recent papal conclave drew significant attention, and many people tried to predict the outcome, even betting on the new pope. Bettors invested more...

U.S. Tourism Faces Decline Amid International Travel Concerns

Anacortes, a small town on the coast of Washington state, is facing a drop in tourism that local businesses, such as Kaia Matheny's Adrift...

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