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The same month, a New York court convicted Lu Jianwang, a U.S. citizen, for his part in setting up a police station in New York on behalf of China, and obstructing justice by destroying evidence.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
Lu also warns AI-driven growth could widen inequality, exacerbating income and wealth gaps while leaving legacy cities behind as AI industries cluster in major tech hubs.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
Lu said the deal could help Shein shore up revenue, as it deals with tougher regulatory scrutiny and the U.S.-led trade war.
From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026
Sheng Lu, a fashion and apparel-studies professor at the University of Delaware, said that the costs of adhering to a more environmentally friendly approach to business can add up.
From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026
Lu looked like he was still thinking about it, but we figured he'd be ready by the time the waitress got to him.
From "Ghost" by Jason Reynolds
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