Chinese President Xi Jinping has emphasized the importance of raising awareness and engaging communities in the protection of the Great Wall to preserve this cherished heritage for future generations. In a letter responding to villagers near the Badaling Great Wall, President Xi commended their efforts in safeguarding the iconic structure and promoting its cultural significance.
Kristalina Georgieva, the head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), is set to run for a second five-year term. This news follows nominations from Bulgaria, her home country, and a string of European nations. Georgieva, a Bulgarian economist known for advocating climate-conscious policies, has garnered significant support. France, through its finance minister Bruno Le Maire,
A groundbreaking new report by the World Bank Group reveals a shocking reality: the global gender gap for women in the workplace is far wider than previously thought. When factors like safety from violence and access to childcare are considered, women enjoy just 64% of the legal rights afforded to men, significantly lower than the
China, once boasting an economic juggernaut, finds itself at a crossroads. While setting an ambitious growth target of 5% for 2024, Premier Li Qiang acknowledged the “difficulties” faced by the economy, highlighting ongoing challenges and the need for course correction. The immediate concerns are a struggling property sector, a volatile stock market, high youth unemployment,