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Dec 28 2024POLITICS

The Biden Family's Foreign Business: More Than Meets the Eye

Ever since a laptop belonging to Hunter Biden surfaced in 2020, questions have swirled about Joe Biden’s involvement in his son’s business deals. The president has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing, but evidence suggests otherwise. Photos from a 2013 trip to China show Joe Biden meeting with Hunter’s

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Dec 28 2024BUSINESS

Elon Musk's Chinese Connections: What's the Deal?

Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has been under scrutiny for his close ties with China. Recently, his influence on a spending bill and pro-China comments have raised red flags among Republicans. Musk's business in China is a big deal—Tesla's Shanghai factory is its largest, producing half of

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Dec 25 2024BUSINESS

How Government Trips Boost Digital Transformation

In today's world, digital transformation is a hot topic, with governments everywhere pushing businesses to adopt these changes. But it's not all smooth sailing—there are uncertainties and companies might be missing out on some key factors. One such factor is official visits. To understand how these

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Dec 23 2024TECHNOLOGY

Drone Dilemma: Why the U. S. Wants to Ban Chinese Brands

A recent defense bill has sparked concern among drone users like Russell Hedrick, a North Carolina farmer, who relies on Chinese-made drones for his work. These drones, known for their affordability and efficiency, are under scrutiny due to national security fears. Congress wants to stop new sales o

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Dec 23 2024BUSINESS

U. S. Eyes Chinese Chip Dominance

The Biden administration has started a trade investigation into China's production of older-type computer chips, which are crucial for cars, appliances, telecom networks, and military equipment. This move could lead to tariffs or other measures to restrict Chinese chips from the U. S. market. China

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Dec 19 2024ENVIRONMENT

Carbon Trading in China: A Closer Look

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.

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Dec 18 2024TECHNOLOGY

Farm to Tech: My Journey to Innovate

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

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Dec 18 2024POLITICS

Underwater Connections: Safeguarding Our Info Highways

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

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Dec 17 2024HEALTH

China's Coal-to-Gas Policy: A Mental Health Boost for Rural Elderly?

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.

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Dec 17 2024POLITICS

Biden's China Tech Deal: A Risky Move?

President Joe Biden's team has just agreed to a five-year extension of a science and technology sharing agreement with China, originally set up by President Jimmy Carter. The problem? China has a history of using this knowledge to boost its military power. While the State Department claims new safeg

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