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In a new exhibition, the ‘monstrous’ history of chinoiserie is used to discuss ideas of women and femininity
– the European practice of imitating Chinese aesthetics – flourished throughout the 17th and 18th centuries, touching areas ranging from home decor to gardens, architecture and even the literary arts.
The Met’s fascinating new exhibit, Monstrous Beauty, takes an innovative look at the practice by showing the significant role it played in shaping modern womanhood, and offering compelling arguments about how it can revise our ideas of women and femininity.

President Zelensky says two soldiers were captured while fighting in Ukraine's Donetsk region.

By Shirley L NgThe Takeaways Recognition of Chinese Immigrants’ Contributions: Brooklyn Councilmember Susan Zhang ...

By Shirley L NgThe Takeaways Recognition of Chinese Immigrants’ Contributions: Brooklyn Councilmember Susan Zhang ...

foreign ministry called on the US to stop its 'arrogant and bullying behaviour' after President 104% duties on Chinese imports took effect. Speaking to reporters at a regular media briefing, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said the US continued to impose tariffs on China 'indiscriminately'. 'If the US really wants to solve the problem through dialogue and negotiation, it should adopt an attitude of equality, respect and mutual benefit,' Lin added. Trump's 'reciprocal' tariffs on dozens of countries began on Wednesday, including 104% duties on Chinese goods, deepening his global trade war and triggering more widespread selling across financial markets

State media drove social media discussions around phrases like: “America is fighting a trade war while begging for eggs.”

Australia well placed to deal with uncertainty of global economy but should be prepared as US doubles down on protectionist policies, economists warn
Australia’s economy will not escape unscathed from Donald Trump’s trade war, economists have warned, after the US hiked duties on Chinese imports to 104% and enacted world-wide tariffs that have .
As regional and the Australian dollar slid below US60 cents, and to its lowest in more than two decades outside the pandemic, experts warned trade between China and the United States would grind to a halt as Trump followed through on his threat to slap even higher “reciprocal” import duties on about 60 trading partners.

Authorities have detained the person in charge of the facility as they investigate the cause of the fire.

Loyal customers of Asian supermarkets and other grocery stores that specialize in selling imported food are wondering what will happen to prices given the extra-high tariffs President Donald Trump put ...

Mining and energy companies among biggest casualties as Donald Trump’s latest round of tariffs come into effect
Australian shares closed sharply lower on Wednesday, as the world’s two largest economies entered into an escalating trade war, evaporating any hopes that a last-minute compromise might take place.
Donald Trump’s super-sized tariffs against dozens of countries, including 104% duties on Chinese goods, came into effect part way through the Australian trading session, souring the mood for investors.

The Hebei nursing home’s other residents have been transferred to nearby hospitals as authorities investigate cause of the blaze
Twenty people have died in a fire at a nursing home in northern ’s Hebei province, Beijing’s state news agency Xinhua said on Wednesday.
The fire broke out on Tuesday night at the nursing home in Longhua County, roughly 180km northeast of the Chinese capital Beijing, Xinhua said.

Since Trump’s first trade war with China in 2018, Beijing has ramped up trade with other countries, making it less dependent on the US
The opening shots seem like a distant memory. Back in January, US president Donald Trump threatened to impose on Chinese imports. Less than three months later, .
China has condemned the tariffs. As well as applying its own , Beijing has been fighting a war of words.