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US and Europe want Brazil’s minerals to reduce reliance on China

The US and Europe are increasing outreach to Brazil for critical minerals and rare earths, aiming to build alternative supply chains as competition for strategic resources intensifies.

Europe tightens cybersecurity rules with push to phase out risky suppliers

The EU is moving toward mandatory rules to phase out “high-risk” tech suppliers from critical infrastructure, aiming to strengthen cybersecurity and reduce strategic dependence across member states.

Foreign direct investment into China fell 9.5% in 2025, official data shows

Foreign direct investment into China dropped 9.5% in 2025 to 747.7 billion yuan, official data shows, despite higher inflows from Switzerland, the UAE and the UK.

Art

Hong Kong’s New Tattoo Wave: Artists Reimagining Chinese Culture

A new generation of tattoo artists in Hong Kong is breathing fresh life into traditional Chinese culture, moving away from historical associations with Western sailors and the criminal underworld....

Europe tightens cybersecurity rules with push to phase out risky suppliers

The EU is moving toward mandatory rules to phase out “high-risk” tech suppliers from critical infrastructure, aiming to strengthen cybersecurity and reduce strategic dependence across member states.

Foreign direct investment into China fell 9.5% in 2025, official data shows

Foreign direct investment into China dropped 9.5% in 2025 to 747.7 billion yuan, official data shows, despite higher inflows from Switzerland, the UAE and the UK.

Singapore introduces new rules to guide safe deployment of autonomous AI agents

Singapore unveiled a new Model AI Governance Framework for Agentic AI, offering guidance and safeguards for responsible deployment of autonomous AI agents in business.

Italy, Germany seek “safe supply chains” for key materials amid China concerns

Italy and Germany pledged closer coordination on critical raw materials to secure stable supply chains and curb price dominance, as Europe seeks stronger industrial resilience.

Hong Kong’s New Tattoo Wave: Artists Reimagining Chinese Culture

A new generation of tattoo artists in Hong Kong is breathing fresh life into traditional Chinese culture, moving away from historical associations with Western...

Met Museum and Cleveland Museum of Art Jointly Acquire Over 200 Rare Chinese Suzhou Prints

The Metropolitan Museum of Art and The Cleveland Museum of Art have announced a significant joint acquisition of over 100 18th-century Suzhou prints for...

Chanel and Centre Pompidou Forge New Alliance to Champion Contemporary Chinese Art

Chanel has announced an extended three-year partnership with the Centre Pompidou, with a dedicated focus on contemporary Chinese art. This significant collaboration aims to...

Mooni Perry Explores the Legacy of the Seven Fairies in Hong Kong

South Korean artist Mooni Perry has long been fascinated by the rituals and traditions rooted in Asian folklore, particularly those with a strong female...

Hong Kong Artists Find Inspiration in Dandong’s Borderland Art Scene

This summer, Hong Kong artists Tsang Kin-wah and Mark Chung traded the city’s sweltering humidity for Dandong, a small frontier city in northeast China...

Cai Guo-Qiang Explores the Limits of AI in Art Macao Exhibition

Cai Guo-Qiang, one of China’s most celebrated living artists, is venturing into unfamiliar territory with his latest exhibition in Macau, part of the 2025...

Art Macao Transforms the City into a Global Creative Hub

Macau is becoming a vibrant destination for contemporary art lovers as the third edition of Art Macao unfolds across the city over the next...

George Lucas Unveils Vision for the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art at Comic-Con

Fans filled the San Diego Convention Center on Sunday, waving glowing lightsabers and chanting “Lucas!” in anticipation of George Lucas’s appearance at Comic-Con. The...

Edward Burtynsky Captures Global Industry’s Reach in “China in Africa”

Canadian photographer Edward Burtynsky discovered his passion at age 11 when his father bought him darkroom equipment and cameras for C$25. His first subject...

Cirque du Soleil Returns to Hong Kong with Spectacular Kooza Show

Cirque du Soleil has returned to Hong Kong after a seven-year hiatus with its electrifying production, Kooza, now showing at the Central Harbourfront Event...

Edward Burtynsky Explores China’s Global Industrial Footprint Through Photography

At age 11, Canadian photographer Edward Burtynsky took his first steps into photography when his father bought a collection of darkroom equipment for C$25....

Japan’s Geisha Tradition Takes Center Stage at Azuma Odori’s 100th Anniversary

Gracefully moving across a wooden stage, geishas rehearse their performances in understated elegance—without their iconic white makeup or elaborate hairstyles. These rehearsals mark the...

Spain Returns Civil War-Seized Paintings to Family of Former Madrid Mayor

ChatGPT said: In a historic act of cultural restitution, Spain has returned seven paintings that once belonged to Pedro Rico, the former mayor of Madrid,...

Ballet Legend Yuri Grigorovich Honored at Bolshoi Theatre Following His Death

Russia paid a solemn tribute to ballet legend Yuri Grigorovich on Friday at the Bolshoi Theatre, where he served as artistic director for many...

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