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Gingerbread Cookies

These cookies are warmly spiced, with crisp edges and soft centers—perfect for holiday decorating and eating. Ingredients 3 cups all-purpose flour ¾ teaspoon baking soda ¼ teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon ground ginger 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon ground cloves ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened ¾ cup packed dark brown sugar ¾ cup unsulfured molasses 1 large egg Instructions Mix dry ingredients : In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, salt, and spices. Cream butter & sugar : In a large bowl, beat butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Add molasses and egg. Combine : Gradually add dry mixture until dough forms. Chill dough : Divide into two disks, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Roll & cut : Roll dough to ¼-inch thickness. Cut into shapes with cookie cutters. Bake : Place on parchment-lined sheets and bake at 350°F for 8–10 minutes, until edges are set. Cool & decorate : Let cool com...

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China’s Economic Recovery in 2024: Challenges and Opportunities



China’s economy is expected to face a “slow and bumpy” recovery in 2024, according to a report by Bloomberg News. The report suggests that China is likely to hit its growth goal of about 5% for 2023, but deflation risks, the housing crisis, and a lingering confidence crunch could derail efforts to build momentum in 2024.

The Chinese government has been implementing targeted stimulus measures to boost the economy, but the recovery is expected to be slow and bumpy as these measures trickle through to investment sectors and the property recovery proceeds at a snail-like pace.


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