Over a year after China opened its borders following the pandemic, international trips are still lagging, although domestic travel is more popular.
Category: International Relations
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War Has Already Hurt the Economies of Israel’s Nearest Neighbors
The impact on global growth of the Middle East violence has so far been contained. That’s not the case for Egypt, Lebanon and Jordan, which were already struggling.
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Taiwan’s Democracy Draws Envy and Tears for Visiting Chinese
People with personal ties to China, on a tour to see Taiwan’s election up close, learned of the island’s path to democracy — messy, violent and, ultimately, inspiring.
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The Volodymyr Zelensky-Donald Trump Divide Looms at Davos
Ukraine’s leader and the potential re-election of Donald Trump as president are dominating discussion at the World Economic Forum.
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How the War With Hamas Has Damaged Israel’s Tech Firms and Economy
Israel’s technology sector, a key part of the economy, has been jolted by worker shortages and funding fears, which could drive a wider slowdown in 2024.
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Microsoft Debates What to Do With A.I. Lab in China
Amid U.S.-China tensions, the company has faced questions over whether operating an advanced research lab in Beijing is politically tenable.
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India and Maldives Trade Barbs After Modi’s Beach Visit
Some in the Maldives were critical of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s trip to nearby Indian islands to promote tourism, seeing it as an attempt to draw visitors away from their nation.
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Red Sea Attacks Leave Shipping Companies With Difficult Choices
Attacks on two dozen ships since November are forcing shipping lines to figure out whether and when to skip the Suez Canal and send vessels on longer voyages around Africa.
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Red Sea Attacks Menace Energy Tankers but Don’t Stop Them
Some oil tanker traffic continues to go through the Suez Canal, while plentiful global reserves keep crude prices steady.
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Jeff Zucker’s Latest Bet: Prestige TV
The former CNN president will return to Hollywood by investing in the studio behind streaming hits like “The Morning Show” on Apple TV+.
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Indian Stocks Are Booming. Why Is Long-Term Investment Lagging?
Long-term investment in India by businesses is stagnant, and foreign money is falling, even as the government is driving growth with infrastructure spending.