Chinese Economic Data Post-May Holiday

New economic data released by the Chinese government post-May holiday week reveals insights into the world's second largest economy.

Taiwan Earthquake and Tsunami Warning

A powerful earthquake in Taiwan has resulted in seven deaths, over 700 injuries, and numerous people trapped in collapsed buildings and tunnels. A 10-foot tsunami warning has been issued in Japan. The quake caused significant damage to structures and triggered landslides in Taiwan and was felt in Shanghai and southeastern China as well.

Apple CEO Tim Cook's visit to Shanghai amid a slowdown in China iPhone sales

Apple CEO Tim Cook visits Shanghai ahead of a new retail store opening and amid declining iPhone sales in China. Cook often visits China to launch products, open factories, and meet with local officials.

Premiere of Émigré by the New York Philharmonic

The New York Philharmonic premiered a new musical work called Émigré, shedding light on the little-known Jewish community in Shanghai during World War II. The work tells the fictional tale of two Jewish brothers who fled Germany to make a new life in China. The historical backdrop includes the occupation of Shanghai by Japan and a love story between a Jewish man and a Chinese woman.