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China Holds Steady: Benchmark Lending Rates Unchanged Amid Economic Balancing Act

China's central bank keeps benchmark lending rates unchanged for the ninth consecutive month, navigating economic slowdowns, currency strength, and domestic demand challenges.

TopFan Opens Its Fan-Community Platform to Individual Creators, Targeting the “Owned Audience” Boom

TopFan is expanding its fan-community platform to individual creators, offering a direct-to-fan hub for paid communities, merch, livestreams, and audience data—highlighting the 2026 shift toward owned audiences and creator-controlled monetization.

Honeywell Revises Deal for Johnson Matthey’s Catalyst Business, Slashing Price to $1.79 Billion

Honeywell International Inc. has successfully renegotiated its...

Music & Theater

China’s Music Market Surges Ahead: A Look at Growth and Expansion

China's music industry is experiencing robust growth, with a significant increase in overall revenue and notable expansion across various sectors. The market's resilience and strategic development highlight its growing...

TopFan Opens Its Fan-Community Platform to Individual Creators, Targeting the “Owned Audience” Boom

TopFan is expanding its fan-community platform to individual creators, offering a direct-to-fan hub for paid communities, merch, livestreams, and audience data—highlighting the 2026 shift toward owned audiences and creator-controlled monetization.

Honeywell Revises Deal for Johnson Matthey’s Catalyst Business, Slashing Price to $1.79 Billion

Honeywell International Inc. has successfully renegotiated its agreement to acquire Johnson Matthey Plc's Catalyst...

Israel’s Central Bank Holds Interest Rates Amid Escalating Iran Tensions

The Bank of Israel holds interest rates steady at 4% due to escalating geopolitical uncertainty surrounding potential conflict with Iran, despite easing inflation and a strong shekel.

Fed’s Waller Signals Potential Rate Pause: Labor Data Key to March Decision

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller suggests a potential pause in interest rate hikes at the March meeting, contingent on upcoming labor market data. A strong jobs report could lead to holding rates steady, while weaker data might prompt a cut.

Fete de la Musique: French Musicians in Chinese Cities

BEIJING — The annual celebration of music, Fête de la Musique, also known as Music Day, launched by the French Ministry of Culture in...

Ancient Yue Kingdom’s Musical Instruments Unearthed in East China

In the heart of East China's Zhejiang Province, nestled within the Yuecheng district of Shaoxing, a team of diligent researchers has recently made an...

K-pop’s CIX: Rivalry, New EP, and Favorite Songs

Five-member K-pop boy band CIX, who made their debut in 2019, recently released their sixth EP titled "OK" Episode 2: I'm OK in May...

Prehistoric Bird-Wing Flutes: Unearthing Musical Artifacts in Israel

Miniature flutes, intricately crafted from bird bones over 12,000 years ago, have been unearthed in northern Israel, shedding light on the early interactions between...

Legendary Rapper Tupac Shakur Honored with Hollywood Walk of Fame Star

In a poignant tribute to the late rapper Tupac Shakur, the Hollywood Walk of Fame welcomed a posthumous star for the acclaimed artist, activist,...

Art, Archeology and Music in China

China has a rich cultural heritage, with music, art, and archaeology playing a significant role in its history. Music in China has a history that...

Yangqin: Chinese Percussion instrument

The yangqin is a traditional Chinese instrument that belongs to the percussion family. It is a type of hammered dulcimer, consisting of a trapezoidal-shaped...

Honoring Lei Feng: Annual Memorial Event Held at National Art Museum of China

On Sunday, the National Art Museum of China held a memorial event to commemorate the annual "Lei Feng Day", which was designated after Chairman...

Hong Kong Dance Poem in Wuhan

The Hong Kong dance poem 'Shan Shui' left audiences speechless in Wuhan, China with its powerful and evocative portrayal of the traditional Chinese landscape...

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