Aarav Shen

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

Starbase Becomes Official Texas City, Led by SpaceX Employees

Elon Musk's new company town, Starbase, located along the Texas Gulf Coast, has officially become a city. The incorporation election, which took place over...

Cadillac’s Resurgence: GM’s Ambitious Push to Reclaim Luxury Leadership

Walking into General Motors’ global design headquarters is like stepping back in time. The midcentury modern architecture, largely unchanged since the building’s opening in...

Trump’s Proposed 100% Tariff on Foreign-Made Films Shakes Hollywood Investors

Hollywood investors were left reeling Monday after former President Donald Trump proposed a 100% tariff on films made overseas and imported into the United...

Skechers to Go Private in $63-Per-Share Buyout by 3G Capital

Skechers has reached an agreement to be acquired by private equity firm 3G Capital for $63 per share, concluding nearly 30 years as a...

FanDuel Sports Network Sees Rapid Streaming Growth Post-Rebrand

FanDuel Sports Network, the rebranded group of regional sports networks formerly known as Bally Sports, has experienced significant growth in its streaming subscriber base,...

Air Traffic Control Failure at Newark Spurs Flight Delays and Infrastructure Concerns

Air traffic controllers at Newark Liberty International Airport temporarily lost radar and communications with aircraft on April 28, causing significant disruptions and exposing critical...

Trump Signs Order to Boost U.S. Drug Manufacturing and Curb Imports

President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at revitalizing pharmaceutical manufacturing within the United States. The move comes amid growing concerns over dependency...

Ford Beats Q1 Estimates but Suspends 2025 Outlook Due to Tariffs

Ford Motor Company surpassed Wall Street expectations for the first quarter of 2025 but has suspended its full-year financial guidance due to the anticipated...

Kentucky Derby 2025 Proceeds Amid Economic Uncertainty and Baffert’s Return

The 151st Kentucky Derby is set to unfold this Saturday at Churchill Downs, with global economic challenges and construction delays framing the lead-up to...

TikTok Fined €530 Million Over Data Transfers to China by Irish Regulator

TikTok has been fined 530 million euros ($601.3 million) by Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC) for violating the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation...

China EV Makers Report Mixed April Sales as Safety and Innovation Take Focus

Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng reported deliveries of 35,045 units in April, maintaining its streak of exceeding 30,000 monthly deliveries for the sixth month...

Tether Plans U.S. Stablecoin Launch Amid Political Outreach and Regulatory Push

Tether, the world’s leading stablecoin issuer, is preparing to launch a new U.S.-based stablecoin, with the rollout expected as early as the end of...

Dickson Poon Moves to Take Dickson Concepts Private Amid Retail Downturn

Hong Kong tycoon Dickson Poon has proposed taking his flagship company, Dickson Concepts (International), private amid a grim outlook for the city's retail sector....

Alibaba Launches Instant Delivery Service Early to Challenge JD.com and Meituan

Alibaba Group Holding has launched its new fast-delivery service, Taobao Instant Commerce, ahead of schedule in a move that intensifies competition with JD.com and...

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