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Jan 04 2025POLITICS

China's New EV Tech Export Rules: What's the Big Deal?

China's planning to tighten exports on tech used in electric vehicles (EVs). They want to control the sale of equipment needed to make key minerals like lithium and gallium. This move comes as a response to the US placing restrictions on semiconductor exports. The goal? To keep a grip on the global

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Dec 25 2024HEALTH

Malaria Complications in China: How Imports Impact Treatment

China has successfully eradicated malaria, but the threat of reintroduction via imported cases remains active. We examined data on imported malaria from 2014 to 2021 to understand what makes some cases severe and others prone to relapse. Patients first diagnosed with non-malarial illnesses were abou

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Dec 19 2024HEALTH

Revamping Healthcare in China: The Power of Village Doctors

China's rural healthcare system is often seen as the weak link in the country's overall healthcare chain. A key focus of this study is how effectively medical funds are spent on resources and services. The spotlight is on village doctors, who play a crucial role in both provincial and rural healthca

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Dec 14 2024HEALTH

Elderly Anxieties in China: Health, Wealth, and Worries

China's elderly population is growing rapidly, and with age come unique concerns. A recent study explored the factors that keep China's seniors awake at night, focusing on health issues, finances, and medical worries. Interestingly, those in poor health had more sleepless nights, while wealthier ind

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Dec 11 2024TECHNOLOGY

China Airlines Upgrades Its Airbus A350s: New Cabins and Improved Technology

China Airlines has exciting news for its future passengers! The airline plans to revamp its entire fleet of Airbus A350-900 planes. Starting in 2027, the first upgraded A350 will take to the skies, featuring new business suites with privacy doors, along with enhanced inflight entertainment (IFE) and

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Dec 10 2024BUSINESS

China's Economic Plan: Boosting Consumption with Fiscal and Monetary Easing

China's government is planning to take a more active role in boosting the economy next year. They've announced they'll use fiscal measures and make monetary policy a bit looser. This comes from a recent high-level meeting led by President Xi Jinping. The goal is to increase how much people spend wit

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Dec 09 2024POLITICS

China vs USA: The AI Chip Battle Heats Up

China has started an investigation into Nvidia, a big American company that makes chips used in AI. This is the latest move in a fight between China and the US over who will be the leader in AI technology. Both countries think AI is really important for their safety. Some people think Nvidia might

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Dec 09 2024ENVIRONMENT

Urban Wastewater: A Greener Approach from China

China is facing a double whammy: water scarcity and excess greenhouse gases. Guess who’s a major culprit? Wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs)! They guzzle up water and belch out greenhouse gases. The tricky part? These two are connected, like a vicious cycle. Scientists in China’s Yellow River Basin

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Dec 08 2024POLITICS

Weapons Deal: China Displeased, U. S. Stands Firm

China’s not happy, and they’re showing it. Recently, they imposed sanctions on 13 U. S. companies. Why? The U. S. just sold $385 million worth of weapons to Taiwan. These aren’t any regular weapons—they’re upgrades for Taiwan’s F-16 jets and their communication systems. China’s upset because they be

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Dec 06 2024ENVIRONMENT

China's PHEV Push: A Quick Eco Win, But Is It Enough?

China has been on a mission to get more plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) on its roads. The idea is to cut down on carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by using electricity instead of gas. But does this plan really work? Researchers looked into this from 2016 to 2020. They found that swapping a reg

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