Matto is learning Chinese as an elective course at the Confucius Institute at the UDSM, established in 2013 under an agreement between UDSM and Zhejiang Normal University in China.
Matthew Shay, president and CEO of the National Retail Federation, also said in a statement, "This is just another step toward throwing away the benefits of tax reform that have given our nation's economy a badly needed boost.
Market expectations have deteriorated as reflected in the poor purchasing managers index readings in major advanced economies. The International Monetary Fund has lowered its global growth projections several times and expects to see negative growth this year.
Matt Spriegel, founder of a startup Atiom, said he is looking for designers, customer service professionals and business development mangers.
Many opportunities come from Chinese consumers, especially millennials, who care about their lifestyle, individuality and travel. When it comes to shopping in both online and offline channels, they have unique tastes, said Steven Zhang, president of Suning International.
Marriott's Global President Arne Sorenson said in an interview earlier this month that the partnership with Alibaba has already encouraged "a few million" new members to sign up for its loyalty program, one of the world's largest in the hospitality industry that boasts 110 million members.
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Martin Jacques, a senior fellow of politics and international studies at Cambridge University, said China has done unprecedented pioneering work and offered "a new possibility" to the world.
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has ordered Maryland state flags to be lowered to half-staff from Friday through sunset on Monday.
Many developers are eyeing emerging business districts outside of existing expensive CBDs or central business districts as rents tend to be 20 to 50 percent lower. "Decentralization in first-tier cities is becoming more common in China," said the CBRE report.
Marty Hartman, executive director of Mary’s Place, hands out thank-you plaques to companies that helped raise .5 million in donations this past holiday season. (GeekWire photos / Taylor Soper)