China Eases Export Rules for Nexperia Chips
Brussels — In a move seen as a significant step toward easing tensions in the ongoing semiconductor dispute between China and Europe, Beijing announced on Saturday that it would relax export restrictions for Nexperia chips bound for the European Union. … Continue reading China Eases Export Rules for Nexperia Chips
China Extends Visa-Free Entry to December 2026
BEIJING — China will prolong its unilateral visa-free policy for travelers holding ordinary passports from 45 countries until Dec. 31, 2026, and will add Sweden to the scheme effective Nov. 10, the Foreign Ministry said, betting that easier entry will … Continue reading China Extends Visa-Free Entry to December 2026
Indian Astrophysicist Criticizes Germany’s Decline
BERLIN — Indian astrophysicist Dr. Mayukh Panja, who has lived in Germany for nearly a decade, has voiced strong criticism of the country’s current trajectory. In an interview with the German newspaper DIE WELT, Panja described a nation that has, … Continue reading Indian Astrophysicist Criticizes Germany’s Decline
China Eases Chip Export Ban, Calming Global Auto Fears
BEIJING — In a surprise move this weekend, China’s Ministry of Commerce announced that it would permit certain exports of chips from Nexperia — the Netherlands-based, Chinese-owned chipmaker at the heart of a supply-chain storm — to proceed under an … Continue reading China Eases Chip Export Ban, Calming Global Auto Fears
Should “K-Beauty” Be Defined by Where It’s Made?
SEOUL — The phrase “K-beauty” has become shorthand for a global skincare phenomenon originally rooted in South Korea: multi-step regimens, innovative ingredients such as ginseng, snail mucin and heart-leaf, and a cultural wave driven by K-pop and K-drama. In 2024, … Continue reading Should “K-Beauty” Be Defined by Where It’s Made?