China's struggle with opioid use disorder (OUD) has been a long-standing issue. From 1990 to 2021, the impact of OUD on health has been significant. This is not just a recent problem. It has been growing for decades. The data shows that OUD has been taking a toll on people's health. This is not jus
China's stance on cryptocurrency is a puzzle. On one hand, the government has banned most crypto activities. On the other hand, millions of people still find ways to use and trade crypto. This is a big deal because China is home to a huge number of crypto users, even though it's illegal. People in
China's navy and coast guard have been busy lately, with a lot of ships out in East Asian waters. At one point, there were over 100 vessels, which is a lot more than usual. This isn't just any old exercise; it's the biggest show of maritime muscle China has put on so far. China often does military
China and France recently had a big talk in Beijing. The main topic? Trade. China said it would buy more stuff from France if France makes it easier for Chinese companies to do business there. This is important because there's been some tension lately. France has been upset about the trade imbalance
Brazil's teen pregnancy rates have been on a rollercoaster over the past 13 years. Between 2010 and 2023, the numbers first climbed and then started to fall. By 2023, the rate for girls aged 15-19 was 41. 6 births per 1, 000, while for those aged 10-14, it was just 2. 1 per 1, 000. These numbers sho
China's government is cracking down hard on different religions. They are targeting Christians, Muslims, and Buddhists. This includes locking up religious leaders, tearing down places of worship, and banning religious activities. They say they are doing this for "Sinicization" and state security, bu
Brazil is set to make a big splash in the soybean world. By 2025/26, the country is expected to produce a whopping 178 million metric tons of soybeans. That's a lot of soy! This forecast comes from Itau BBA, a big name in the industry. The U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) thinks Brazil will pr
China's electricity use has been a rollercoaster in recent years. Experts used a math tool called multiple linear regression to make sense of it. They looked at things like China's income (GDP), spending on buildings and machines, and how much of that spending came from industry. Their aim? To guess
China's military has grown a lot. It wants to be as strong as the U. S. in three key areas: information, air, and sea power. But there are big holes in its plans. First, China can't send its military far from home. It has only one base overseas in Djibouti. This base is not enough for big fights fa
China is tightening its grip on cryptocurrency, with a special focus on stablecoins. The People's Bank of China, along with 12 other agencies, recently held a meeting to discuss the resurgence of crypto trading and the risks it poses. The bank made it clear that virtual currencies are not legal ten
