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Nov 17 2024POLITICS

Biden's Final Chat with Xi: Trade and Security on the Table

President Joe Biden and China's President Xi Jinping sat down for a private chat during a summit in South America. This was their third and last meeting as Biden's presidency comes to an end. The main topic? China's trade practices and how they affect the US and its allies. Biden made it clear that

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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 w

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Nov 16 2024BUSINESS

New Tariffs Could Hurt Trump-Won States

Imagine a world where President Donald Trump slaps massive tariffs on all Chinese goods. Some experts think it could spark an economic war. Two states that helped Trump win the 2024 election, Nevada and Florida, might feel the most pain. A study by the U. S. -China Business Council and Oxford Econom

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Nov 15 2024POLITICS

America's New Team: China's Challenge Continues

President-elect Donald Trump is shaping his second administration, focusing first on national security. Bold names like Marco Rubio, Michael Waltz, Elise Stefanik, and Robert Lighthizer are on board, all known for being tough on China. This doesn't bode well for U. S. -China relations, as these "Chi

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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 15 2024SCIENCE

Exploring China's Scientific Breakthroughs: From Numbers to Changes Ahead

For the past decade, China has been making waves in the scientific community with its significant rise in Science Citation Index (SCI) publications. Taking a closer look at data from the Web of Science's Science Citation Index Expanded (2010-2019), China has indeed taken the front seat, surpassing t

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Nov 15 2024BUSINESS

China's New Shopping Craze: A Game of Luck in Every Box

In China, a new shopping trend has taken over: blind box livestreaming. It's like a game show, but for buying stuff. Viewers pay a small fee to get a mystery bag, called a "blind box, " which the seller opens live. If you're lucky, you can win more bags or even neat prizes. The thrill of the unknown

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Nov 14 2024ENVIRONMENT

Green Cities: How Cleaning the Air Boosts Economic Growth in China

One of the main goals of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals is to help cities grow while using resources wisely and reducing pollution. But achieving this balance is tough, especially for countries that are still developing. A recent study looked at how well 284 Chinese cities were do

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Nov 14 2024POLITICS

Biden's Last Chat with Xi: What's Next for US-China Relations?

President Joe Biden is set to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping one last time before he leaves office. This meeting, happening on the sidelines of a Pacific summit in Peru, is a chance for the leaders to reflect on their relationship, which goes back over a decade. However, the shadow of the up

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Nov 14 2024BUSINESS

Surprise: China Isn't as Tech-Backward as You Think

You might be shocked to hear this, but China is not trailing as far behind the West in tech as some people may believe. Brad Smith, the president of Microsoft, has shared his insights after visiting the country. He was impressed by the rapid advancements China has made in technology. So, what's the

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