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• CRANBURY, N.J., Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rugs USA, a leading e-commerce retailer and supplier of area rugs and home décor products, announces the launch of an exclusive collection in collaboration with renowned American interior designer and stylist Emily Henderson.
• The designer's first product collaboration of any kind, Emily Henderson x Rugs USA is a versatile selection of rugs featuring 20 designs in a range of sizes, with two of those designs available in additional colorways—all at an affordable price point.
• "We are long-time followers of Emily Henderson here at Rugs USA, not only for joyful and vintage-inspired interiors, but also for her passion for making great design approachable for all.
• "I love things that are simple but special—it's one of my design philosophies that I say over and over," says Henderson.

• Interim Afghan minister for commerce Haji Nooruddin Azizi even talked about the Taliban’s desire for Afghanistan to join the BRI.
• The idea of an Islamist group such as the Taliban allying with the nominally secular and communist China might appear surprising.
• It is also part of a deepening of ties between China and many Islamic nations in recent years.
• These would threaten Chinese interests in central Asia and China’s western border regions, which have become pivotal for the BRI.

China’s ties with Islamic world

• The Taliban’s presence at the BRI summit also demonstrates China’s growing ties with the Islamic world, which has drawn notable attention in recent years.
• It was also involved in the agreement to add several Islamic nations to the Brics (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) partnership.
• The initial gains from China’s efforts to portray itself as a friend to the Islamic world could be seen in how a UK-led statement condemning China’s policies in Xinjiang, mainly attracted the support of western nations, but very few Islamic nations.

Tom Harper does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

• BEIJING, Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Grasscloth is a living fossil in textiles and China's oldest cloth.
• Often worn in summer for its comfort and coolness, it also goes by "summer cloth".
• According to historical records, "Ramie was the first material for cloth making in ancient China when cotton was not yet brought in.
• Now, the ancient grasscloth has been transformed into woodblock paintings, lamps, canvas bags, and more.