President-elect Donald Trump has big plans for his second term, and Mexico might feel the heat. Trump wants to send back millions of migrants, hike tariffs, and even use U. S. troops against drug traffickers in Mexico. This could hurt Mexico's economy and society, and infringe on its sovereignty. Bu
In a recent development, China has deployed one of the world's largest coast guard ships to Scarborough Shoal, a reef in the South China Sea that is claimed by both China and the Philippines. This massive vessel, nicknamed the "monster ship, " is over 12, 000 tons and 541 feet long. It's equipped wi
Medical insurance fraud is no small issue. It's like a virus, threatening the health of insurance funds. To keep the system balanced and fair, we must tackle this problem head-on. This means looking at what causes fraud, how it happens, and what results from it. In China, researchers took a hard lo
You might be surprised to find out how a war in Europe has rippled effects across the globe, particularly in the world of natural gas. Russia, seeking new markets for its gas exports after its invasion of Ukraine, is trying to pivot towards Asia, especially China. But how successful will Russia be?
Lately, countries close to China have shared health updates about human metapneumovirus (HMPV) as cases seem to be rising in China. HMPV is a respiratory infection that often has symptoms similar to a common cold, but can lead to complications like bronchiolitis or pneumonia, especially in younger a
Ever wondered how China’s carbon market and crude oil prices bounce off each other? Research shows they’re closely tied. The study used a method called Maximal Overlap Discrete Wavelet Transform (MODWT) to break down price movements into different scales. This helped scientists see how risk flows be
You might think North Koreans are far from Ukraine, but the truth is, they're right in the middle of it. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy recently said that around 12, 000 North Korean soldiers are fighting alongside Russian troops in the Kursk region. The thing is, these soldiers aren't bein
Imagine you're a business leader in China. Would you believe that paying taxes on pollution could actually boost your exports? Well, that's what happened with the Environmental Protection Tax Law (EPTL) introduced in 2018. This law charged companies for the pollution they produced, and the result? A
This week, President Xi Jinping of China indicated that Beijing is ready to work with the incoming U. S. President, Donald Trump, to resolve trade disputes. In a letter to a U. S. -China business council, Xi underlined the importance of choosing dialogue over conflicts and cooperation over competiti
This week, the US has sent its aircraft carrier, the Carl Vinson, to the Philippine Sea. Meanwhile, China's three aircraft carriers stayed in their ports, even though China held military exercises near Taiwan. The Japanese destroyer Kaga, which is being turned into an aircraft carrier, returned to J
