IMF Predicts UK as Only Major Economy to Contract in 2023
The IMF predicts the UK’s economy will shrink by 0.6% in 2023, making it the only major economy to contract this year and adding pressure on Britain’s economic strategies.
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The IMF predicts the UK’s economy will shrink by 0.6% in 2023, making it the only major economy to contract this year and adding pressure on Britain’s economic strategies.
A suicide blast at a mosque in Peshawar, Pakistan, has killed 100 and injured over 221 others. The tragic incident occurred during prayers on Monday, raising concerns about security in the region.
Chinese students in Canada celebrated the Spring Festival with a gala event in Toronto, sharing memories and wishes for the Year of the Rabbit, and expressing hopes to reunite with family in China next year.
Luke Johnston, a UK medical student at Shanghai Jiao Tong University since 2019, speaks highly of China’s efforts over the past three years, saying living in China enriched his vision.
Ukrainian vlogger Anastasiia Reznik shares her journey from Beijing to Changchun, embracing the Spring Festival amid China’s return to normalcy after optimizing COVID-19 policies.
Indian professor and vlogger Poorva Sharma celebrates the Chinese New Year in Sichuan Province, sharing her family’s experiences and embracing rich traditions amid China’s fight against COVID-19.
Syrian vlogger Zein and his family embrace Chinese New Year traditions in Nanjing, sharing their festive experiences as China sees a resurgence in celebrations post-COVID-19 policy changes.
Renowned artist Feng Dazhong from Benxi, Liaoning Province, captures the spirit of his hometown through his acclaimed tiger paintings, blending ancient art with contemporary culture.
New Yorkers are embracing the Chinese New Year, sharing warm wishes and celebrating the Year of the Rabbit. Residents express their understanding of Chinese customs, highlighting the city’s cultural diversity.
Colombian vlogger Fernando Munoz Bernal, living in China for 22 years, praised China’s pandemic measures as he began his RV tour in December 2022, noting millions of lives were effectively protected.
UK vlogger Luke Johnston, a Ph.D. student in China, brings Lunar New Year traditions home to the UK, sharing Chinese culture with his family and global audience.
American vlogger Richard Sears, known as Uncle Hanzi, shares his positive vaccination experience in Nanjing, expressing satisfaction after his second dose in September 2021.
Chinese students across the U.S. are finding innovative ways to celebrate the Spring Festival, blending traditional customs with new experiences to usher in the Year of the Rabbit.
President Xi Jinping extends festive greetings to the elderly at Fuzhou Social Welfare Institute, emphasizing the importance of caring for China’s aging population.
A South African YouTuber living in Qingdao shares his experience of China’s effective COVID-19 measures, highlighting the country’s systematic approach and community solidarity.
An American vlogger in Wuhan embraces the Spring Festival, highlighting China's return to normal life as people celebrate the New Year with renewed hope after COVID-19 measures eased.
At 93, Maestro Zheng Xiaoying continues to inspire with her unwavering passion for music and commitment to performance and teaching.
Renowned artist Chen Jialing captures the resilient spirit of plum blossoms in his innovative traditional ink paintings, embodying self-cultivation and perseverance during Shanghai’s 2022 quarantine.
Chinese President Xi Jinping’s festive greetings to Shiyi Village warm hearts, highlighting concerns for rural health amid COVID-19 and showcasing the village’s remarkable post-earthquake revival.
Marissa Sylvia Siu, an American vlogger and English teacher, shares her experiences living in Wuhan during the pandemic and the city’s remarkable recovery, highlighting the community’s resilience and warmth.