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Historically, Western policies have encouraged China’s involvement in what is now called the Global South. In the 19th century, Western countries treated China like a colony; Treaty PortChinese immigrants who sought fortunes overseas were rejected by xenophobia in Western countries and instead migrated to countries in the Global South.In the early 20th century, Chinese Exclusion Act About 60,000 Chinese immigrants arrived in Mexico after the implementation of the desegregation laws in the U.S. However, despite this racial discrimination at home and abroad, some Chinese elites still wanted to emulate the West to show that China was from the North.In the…

Historically, Western policies have encouraged China’s involvement in what is now called the Global South. In the 19th century, Western countries treated China like a colony; Treaty PortChinese immigrants who sought fortunes overseas were rejected by xenophobia in Western countries and instead migrated to countries in the Global South.In the early 20th century, Chinese Exclusion Act About 60,000 Chinese immigrants arrived in Mexico after the implementation of the desegregation laws in the U.S. However, despite this racial discrimination at home and abroad, some Chinese elites still wanted to emulate the West to show that China was from the North.In the…

According to multiple reports, three Phoenix Mercury players are expected to be selected as part of the 12-man U.S. team that will compete in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris later this summer.Diana Taurasi, who is in her 20th season with the Mercury and is the WNBA’s all-time leading scorer, will be teammates with teammate Brittney Griner, who returned to the court Friday night after missing the first 10 games of the regular season, and Khalia Copper, who was acquired by Phoenix in the offseason and is currently the WNBA’s third-leading scorer.The Mercury posted the widely reported full roster on…

Italy became the first major country to vote in the EU’s next parliamentary elections on Saturday, in a test of far-right leader Giorgia Meloni’s strength at home and his future influence within the bloc. Giorgia Meloni, Italy’s Prime Minister and leader of the far-right Italian party Brothers of Italy (Fratelli D’Italia – FDI), casts his ballot for the European Parliament elections at a polling station in Rome on June 8, 2024. (AFP) {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} Most of the European Union’s 27 member states, including powerhouses France and Germany, will vote on the final day, Sunday, with the overall result…

Durango is fortunate to have many valuable organizations that work together to support local businesses, and today I want to shine a spotlight on the Durango Chamber of Commerce and some of its contributions to the business community. The Chamber’s mission is to be an advocate and resource for local businesses, promoting economic growth, community development and supporting local businesses. To fulfill this mission, the Chamber offers a variety of resources and tools designed to aid in business development, from innovative marketing strategies to essential HR workshops. Each month, Lunch & Learn sessions will cover a different topic. In the…

LONDON — Bryce Harper celebrated with a football slide after hitting a game-tying home run, Ranger Suarez recorded his first 10-game winning streak this season and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the New York Mets 7-2 on Saturday in the opener of Major League Baseball’s third London Series.Harper sparked a six-run fourth inning that included a three-run homer by Merrifield for the major league-best Phillies (45-19), who have won their fourth straight game and seventh of eight. Harper is three homers away from achieving the cycle.”I didn’t tell anyone because I wanted all my teammates to be surprised,” Harper said of…

Alice Cooper fans certainly discovered something shocking, with many taking to X-old Twitter to find out that “RIP Alice” is currently trending. What a great way to find out that your hero or idol has passed away, right? The only problem is… Alice Cooper isn’t dead! Fans panicked for no reason and the keyword even trended. Several people started posting their concern for Cooper on social media. One person wrote, “I saw ‘Rest in peace Alice’ trending and suddenly I’m worried about Alice Cooper.” Another said, “I saw May Alice rest in peace. It’s trending and it gave me a…

Jon Rahm withdrew from the LIV Golf Houston event on Saturday, putting his participation in next week’s U.S. Open in doubt.During the first round of the tournament on Friday, Rahm was limping and in pain after swinging. LIV later reported that Rahm said he had cuts between his toes. Rahm played on and finished with a three-under 69.Rahm’s cut apparently became infected, forcing him to withdraw midway through the second round on Saturday. He played six holes before withdrawing, remaining at three under par.Louis Oosthuizen also withdrew from the second round at LIV Golf Houston due to a back injury.The…

USA Artistic Swimming announces field for Paris Olympics Earlier this year, at the world championships in Doha, the U.S. artistic swimming team qualified for the Olympics for the first time since 2008. Now, the organization has announced the final group that will compete at next month’s Games in Paris, with eight swimmers on the Olympic team, down from 12 from the world championships team that has a much more extensive competition schedule. Highlights of the roster include: Anita AlvarezThis will be his third Olympic appearance. Anita Alvarez, Daniella Ramirez, Megumi Field, Jamie Czarkowski, Jacqueline Roux, Audrey Kwon, Keana Hunter and…

Central Coast New Tech High School held its graduation ceremony on June 8, 2024. There were eight valedictorians in the class. Pictured, from left, are valedictorians Leila Zabala, Katie Schlauco, Lilyana Ramirez, Victoria Reese, Lily Gash, Cole Aguirre, Leo Ramirez and Skylar Cross. Laura Dickinson ldickinson@thetribunenews.com In the final major San Luis Obispo County graduation of the school year, Central Coast New Tech High School celebrated the achievements of 54 graduates of the Class of 2024 in its commencement ceremony Saturday.[–>That represented a 100% graduation rate for the Nipomo class that started online as freshmen during the COVID-19, Principal Sarah…