WESTERN CHINA

Mar 21 2025HEALTH

Smoke-Free Laws in Action: A Closer Look at Xining

Xining, a bustling city in Western China, has taken a significant step towards public health by introducing smoke-free regulations. These rules are part of a broader effort to create healthier environments in public spaces. However, the success of these regulations depends heavily on how well they are followed. To understand the impact of these smoke-free laws, a de...

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Jan 31 2025HEALTH

Sweet Drinks, Weak Grip, and Mental Health

In the dense forests of western China an unexpected adventure is happening, A group of young people are struggling. They are known as rural adolescents and they are facing serious issues with their mental health. These issues have been getting worse all over the world. But it's not just about mental health everyone is talking about. Sweet drinks, also kno...

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Dec 30 2024ENVIRONMENT

Reviving Rural China: Four Ways to Bring Life Back to Villages

In China, reviving rural areas is a big deal. It's called Rural Revitalization (RR), and each village is unique. So, how can we make RR work everywhere? Researchers came up with a new way to check how rural places are doing and find the best paths for them. They used the west of China as an example. They found that villages change a lot over time and differ from plac...

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