Housing might seem like a far-off worry when it comes to staying fit as we age. But a fresh look into older adults' lives in China and India shows that the quality of your home could play a big part in keeping muscles strong. Researchers are starting to ask: can better housing help fight sarcopenia,
Health education and promotion are powerful tools for healthy aging and reducing illness. Primary care workers are crucial in delivering these interventions, especially through digital media. However, in China, the use of digital media for health promotion is not common. One key issue is that these
Ever heard of China trying to sway U. S. local politics? It's true! They're sweetening the deal with gifts like trips and even baby pandas for zoos. But why? Well, talking to national leaders is getting tougher. With China's unpopularity, many politicians avoid visits. Plus, it's risky to get too cl
Apple is in talks with major Chinese tech companies Tencent and ByteDance to bring its advanced AI features to iPhones sold in China. The main challenge? Meeting Chinese regulations for AI services, like Apple's newly integrated OpenAI's ChatGPT. This tool enhances Siri but isn't available in China
Ever wondered what's happening with carbon in China? Recently, there's been a buzz about carbon emission trading in different regions. This is a big deal because it's like a market where companies and factories can buy and sell the right to emit carbon. Sounds confusing? Well, let's break it down.
Washington saw a major defense bill pass through the Senate, focusing on significant pay hikes for junior military personnel. The bill, totaling $895 billion, also targets China's growing influence. Strikingly, it removes medical coverage for transgender children of military members. The measure fac
Just before the holidays, Congress passed a temporary spending bill. This bill keeps the government running until March 14 and includes over $100 billion in emergency aid for natural disasters. These disasters include Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The bill also provides $10 billion to help farmers f
Growing up on a farm in rural China, one person never imagined they'd enter the tech world. Life was simple but tough. There were two ways out of the village: study hard and gain entry to university, or stay and follow the family farming tradition. This choice drove an unyielding work ethic and curi
The invisible highways beneath the ocean that carry nearly all international data might be under threat. We're talking about undersea cables that help us click and scroll worldwide every day. However, these cables have been cut before, even suspected to be deliberate acts by some major countries. Fo
In 2017, China started a "coal-to-gas" policy to reduce indoor air pollution. This policy helped rural households switch to cleaner energy. But did it also improve the mental health of elderly residents? Researchers from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Survey (CHARLS) found that it did.
