Etsy

German-language commentary is asking why there is little footage of a ceremonial return visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping to the United States. The post contrasts this with the lavish reception Donald Trump reportedly received in Beijing in May, complete with gun salutes, an honor guard, a military band and flag-waving children, and jokes that observers are left wondering what happened to the reciprocal pomp in Washington.

Etsy is turning to artificial intelligence to make its online marketplace more personal for shoppers as it tries to revive sluggish business. According to the Wall Street Journal, the company hopes AI-driven recommendations and tailored experiences will help it better compete with larger e-commerce rivals. The move comes as the handmade-goods platform looks to reignite growth and win back buyers and sellers.