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Nov 17 2025POLITICS

Who Will Rule the Skies: US and China's Airpower Showdown

In the vast skies over the Pacific, a high-stakes competition is unfolding. The United States and China are both pushing the limits of their airpower, each aiming to outdo the other. The U. S. is betting big on advanced technology, while China is focusing on sheer numbers. The U. S. Air Force is making significant strides with its next-generation F-47 fighter. After...

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Nov 05 2025SPORTS

T1 and KT Clash in Worlds 2025: A Test of Strength and Strategy

The stage is set for an epic showdown in Chengdu, China, where the 2025 League of Legends World Championship final will take place on November 9. T1, the reigning champions, have fought their way through a tough journey, starting from the Play-In Stage. They've shown their resilience by overcoming tough opponents like Invictus Gaming, Anyone's Legend, and Top Esports...

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Jun 26 2025ENVIRONMENT

A Truck's Narrow Escape: When a Bridge Vanished

In China's Guizhou province, a routine drive turned into a harrowing ordeal when a bridge collapsed under a truck. The incident, captured on video, showed the truck dangling precariously in mid-air after a landslide struck the Xiamen–Chengdu Expressway in Zunyi city. The driver, You Guochun, described the moment as surreal, feeling the ground sink before the bridge d...

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May 13 2025BUSINESS

Tencent Music's Big Earnings Boost

Tencent Music Entertainment Group, a top digital music service in China, had a great start to 2025. They made $1. 01 billion in the first three months, which is 8. 7% more than the same time last year. This boost came from more people paying for music subscriptions and from ads. But the real game-changer was a big payday from their investment in Universal Music Group...

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May 02 2025BUSINESS

Tianjin's Stalled Skyscraper Gets a Second Chance

The construction of the Goldin Finance 117 tower in Tianjin, China, is finally getting back on track. This tower, known as "China 117, " has been sitting unfinished for a decade. It was supposed to be a major part of Tianjin's skyline, but the Chinese stock market crash in 2015 put a stop to that. Now, with a new construction permit in hand, the tower is set to be co...

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Mar 12 2025HEALTH

Violence in the Doctor's Office: Chengdu's Primary Care Physicians Share Their Stories

Chengdu, China, has a problem. Primary care physicians (PCPs) are facing workplace violence (WPV) at an alarming rate. This violence comes in many forms, from verbal abuse to physical assault. What's causing this? And what can be done to stop it? First, let's talk about the numbers. A recent study looked at the prevalence of WPV among PCPs in Chengdu. The ...

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Feb 19 2025BUSINESS

Sichuan's Tourism: A Growing Web of Connections

Sichuan Province in China has witnessed a remarkable surge in tourism over the past eight years. This growth isn't just about more tourists visiting; it's about how they navigate through the province. Picture Sichuan as a vast web, with cities and tourist attractions as the nodes. The lines linking these nodes represent tourism activities and economic exchanges. The...

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Feb 13 2025SPORTS

Racquetball Showdown in Vernon: Who Made the Team?

In the small town of Vernon, something big was happening. The Roster Sports Club was buzzing with excitement as the best racquetball players from all over Canada gathered for a major event. These athletes were competing for a chance to represent Canada in upcoming international tournaments. The event took place over two days, February 7 and 8, 2025. The atmosphere wa...

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Nov 16 2024POLITICS

Biden and Xi: A Friendship on the Brink

When President Joe Biden meets Chinese President Xi Jinping for the last time this weekend in Peru, it won't just be a casual chat over dinner. The stakes are high, especially with former President Donald Trump's return to the political scene. Trump's unpredictable nature and tough stance on trade with China are leaving world leaders on edge. Xi, who values stability...

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Nov 03 2024CRIME

A Surrogate's Struggle in China Sparks Online Uproar

In the bustling city of Chengdu, a 28-year-old woman found herself in a tough spot. She had agreed to be a surrogate, which is illegal in China, and things didn't go as planned. The woman didn't show any signs of pregnancy after the embryo transplant, so the agency sent her home. But lo and behold, she later discovered she was indeed pregnant. When she tried to conta...

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