The Shanghai Lockdown: Functioning Through Disruption
What was initially announced as a 5-day lockdown, has continued for over 40 days with no official end date in sight. Here’s what’s really happening.
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What’s the Hype About? Sugarcane-Made Products Explained
You might already be familiar with sugarcane and its sweet derivative, cane sugar. We tend to associate these stout stalks with food and how it enhances flavor. However, the rich in sucrose perennial grass is more than just a food chain player. According to US Sugar, ‘sugarcane is considered one of the most environmentally friendly …
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Chinese New Year & Your Business: What You Need to Know
Chinese New Year is just around the corner — the public holiday will take place from January 31st to February 6th, 2022. While a good chunk of the world wraps up another 365 days on December 31st, China will be on their homestretch of the Lunar calendar. When CNY comes around, more often than not, …
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US Tariffs on Chinese Imports: Everything You Need to Know
Beginning in early June, the Trump Administration began taking steps to reduce the US trade deficit with China by levying tariffs on a broad range of products originating from China. After the US slapped a 25% tariff on Chinese aluminum and steel in early March, the US and China have entered into a tit-for-tat tariff …
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