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China has suspended a US$6.5 billion currency swap agreement with Argentina, and the freeze remains in effect until President Javier Milei demonstrates a clear intention to engage with Beijing, Argentine media have reported. News of the move comes just 10 days into the tenure of the new president, who campaigned on breaking ties with China, and underscores the challenge Milei will face in trying to follow through with those pledges. Asked to comment, Zhicheng Xie, the spokesperson for the Chines

Nicolas Ghesquière will take Louis Vuitton's pre-fall 2024 collection to Shanghai, staging a runway show April 18 at the Long Museum West Bund.

Freeze comes as new Argentine President Javier Milei, who campaigned on breaking ties with China, faces financial challenges.

In 2023, a series of noteworthy topics have emerged in the Chinese cultural landscape, ranging from international cultural exchange to local creativity contributing to the development of Guochao, or China Chic. This also includes a flourishing domestic film market and literature scene, the rise of modern lifestyles among the youth, a surge in cultural tourism, as well as overall enthusiasm injected by international sporting events nationwide. Each of these reflects the pulse of the times.

See the 25 art happenings that spoke to the year's mood, from a war of letters related to Israel-Palestine to the rise of AI.