05/14/2025

Contrast between the Canadian tipping culture with that of mainland China

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Chinese term (fù zīchǎn)

The Chinese term 负资产 (fù zīchǎn) translates to negative equity or underwater asset in English, depending on the context.

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Trump’s Middle Eastern tour lifting all US sanctions on Syria

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Powell River water supply

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Potential link between living near golf courses and an increased risk of Parkinson’s disease

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US Department of Commerce on the use of Huawei’s Ascend series AI chips

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Bank of Canada released the Financial Stability Report for 2025

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