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Nov 25 2024POLITICS

China's Military Moves: A Closer Look at the Taiwan Strait

China has been sending a clear message to Taiwan with recent military exercises. These aren't just shows of force; they're part of China's strategy to claim Taiwan as its own. The Chinese Coast Guard, now acting like a military unit, has been patrolling waters around Taiwan. This is a big deal becau

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Nov 25 2024FINANCE

China's Bond Move: A Subtle Warning?

China recently did something unusual. They sold $2 billion worth of bonds in Saudi Arabia. These bonds are special because they’re paid back in U. S. dollars. This seems like a simple financial move, but analysts think there might be more to it. First, let’s talk about interest rates. China got rat

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Nov 22 2024BUSINESS

How China's Overconfident Bosses Boost Digital Changes

China's digital evolution has been significantly impacted by an unusual trait in its managers: overconfidence. During 2011-2022, researchers noticed that top managers who were a bit too sure of themselves actually drove deeper digital transformations within their companies. The key? They invested mo

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Nov 15 2024EDUCATION

Modern Math's Early Days in China: Pioneers and Visitors

China's history is rich with ancient mathematical achievements, but modern math made its way to the country much later. The first university in China was established in 1895, and the first math department opened in 1913. Early in the 20th century, many Chinese students ventured to Europe, the US, an

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Nov 13 2024BUSINESS

China's Shopping Bonanza Surprises with Better-Than-Expected Sales

China's biggest shopping day of the year, known as Singles' Day, started earlier this year and ended on a high note. Despite a slow retail environment, consumers spent more than expected, according to consulting executives. This shopping event, similar to Black Friday, kicked off on October 14 and w

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Nov 11 2024FINANCE

China's Booming Exports: A Global Trade Challenge

China's exports are skyrocketing, leaving many countries concerned about a massive trade imbalance. The gap between what China sells to the world and what it buys is growing rapidly. If this trend continues, China could hit a record $1 trillion trade surplus by the end of the year. This isn't just a

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Nov 03 2024POLITICS

China’s Take on the US Election: Hope vs. Reality

China is closely watching the US election, but many people there don’t expect much change in the tense relationship between the two countries. Whether it’s Trump or Harris who wins, it seems like US policy toward China will stay the same. The past four years have seen both tariffs and talk of better

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Oct 31 2024HEALTH

China's Old-Young Shift: Kindergartens Turn to Senior Care

China is facing a unique challenge with its aging population and decreasing birth rates. To tackle this, many kindergartens are transforming into senior care homes. In the eastern province of Zhejiang, a preschool in Jinhua city switched from catering to tiny tots to caring for the elderly. Zhuang Y

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Oct 30 2024POLITICS

China Slams CIA for Spy Recruitment Attempts

China has hit back hard at the U. S. , accusing it of double standards when it comes to spying. The rebuke came after the CIA tried to hire Chinese informants. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian spoke about this at a recent press briefing. He was responding to a report in the Wall Street

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Oct 27 2024POLITICS

Afghanistan and China: New Trade Ties in the Making

China has made a bold move, offering the Taliban-led Afghanistan tariff-free access to its industries. This could mean big things for both countries. China wants to tap into Afghanistan's rich mineral resources, like lithium and copper, which could help its economy. Meanwhile, the Taliban, who took

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