In the world of international trade, there's a sneaky game going on. Chinese sellers are luring U. S. buyers with enticing offers. They promise to cover all import taxes and duties. Sounds too good to be true? It often is. This practice is fueling a shadowy network of illegal activities. At the hea
Xiaomi is making a huge move to create its own technology. The company is putting 50 billion yuan, which is about 6. 9 billion dollars, into making its own chips over the next decade. This is a big deal because it shows that Xiaomi is serious about not relying on other countries for important parts
The trade war has been a rollercoaster for small businesses. The recent news of reduced tariffs between the US and China might seem like a win, but it's not all sunshine and rainbows for small business owners. For many, the struggle is far from over. The tariffs have been a massive headache for sma
The way China handles its money has big effects on how well different parts of the country do economically. It is known that this money management strategy has helped to even out the differences between cities. The strategy is said to have a big impact on closing the economic gap between the south
A new Covid variant has been spotted in the US, and it’s causing some worry. This variant, named NB. 1. 8. 1, has been found in several states. It first showed up in travelers coming from various countries, including China, Japan, and even some European nations. The variant has been detected in plac
In 2024, a significant effort took place to better understand how avian coronavirus, or bird flu, spreads among poultry in China. This involved collecting samples from various locations across the country. Over 7, 600 samples were gathered from 153 different sites spread across 13 provinces. The res
China's digital economy is booming, but there's a hidden cost. The rapid growth of digital sectors is driving up demand for coal-based electricity. This, in turn, is pumping out a lot of CO2, contributing to climate change. The tricky part is that the exact sources of these emissions within the supp
The world's leading electric vehicle (EV) battery producer, China's Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Limited (CATL), has started trading on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. This is a significant move, making it the largest initial public offering (IPO) of the year. CATL is no small player. It ch
Trade talks between the United States and China have caused a stir in the car industry. Two major players, General Motors and Ford, have decided to stop sending cars from the United States to China. This move is not about a sudden drop in demand for American cars in China. It is more about the un
In China, understanding and supporting LGB identities has taken a significant step forward. A new tool, the Chinese Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Positive Identity Measure (C-LGB-PIM), has been developed. This tool aims to assess the positive aspects of LGB identities among Chinese individuals. The pro
