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Jan 22 2025POLITICS

China Steps Up While US Steps Back

China has restated its dedication to collaborating globally on key issues, contrasting with the US's recent decisions. President Trump pulled the US out of the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Paris Climate Agreement again. Some experts believe this could give China a chance to boost its glob

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Jan 21 2025CRIME

Tragedy and Punishment: Two Deadly Attacks in China Lead to Swift Justice

In November, China witnessed two shocking attacks that left many dead. A man named Fan Weiqiu, 62, drove his car into a crowd at a sports center in Zhuhai, killing 35 people. He was executed three weeks after being sentenced to death. The attack was fueled by his distress over a failed marriage and

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Jan 20 2025FINANCE

Will China's Stable Interest Rates Revive Its Economy?

As the Chinese yuan continues to slip, the country's central bank chose not to alter its benchmark lending rates on Monday. The decision comes as the incoming U. S. President Donald Trump is set to take office, a move that's sparked uncertainty in the financial markets. The People's Bank of China (P

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Jan 18 2025ENVIRONMENT

How Green Talk Boosts Dirty Factories' Wallets

Climate change is a massive global problem, and China's got a plan: the "dual-carbon" target. This means companies that pollute a lot, especially in the heavy industry, have to cut down on their carbon emissions. Sounds tough, right? But there's a twist. When these companies reveal info about their

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Jan 18 2025FINANCE

How China's Company Finances Affect Audit Costs

China's economy is facing a big challenge: companies are becoming more focused on financial assets. This study looked at how the length of time companies hold onto these assets affects their audit fees. Using data from Chinese companies listed on the A-share market between 2009 and 2019, the researc

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Jan 17 2025POLITICS

Trump & Xi Chat: TikTok's Fate & More

Former US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping chatted for the first time since 2021. The topic? TikTok! This call happened just hours before the Supreme Court was set to decide the app's fate. A US law about to take effect would have banned TikTok unless its Chinese owner, ByteDa

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Jan 17 2025BUSINESS

China's Economy: A Mix of Up and Down

You might think that China's economy is all about big cities and skyscrapers, but let's look at the reality on the ground. Many shops that sell construction materials are now quiet, with owners hoping for customers to return. This tells us that the real estate market isn't doing so well. But there'

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Jan 17 2025POLITICS

China's Population: Fewer People, More Challenges

China's population is shrinking for the third year in a row. This might not sound like a big deal, but it's a huge challenge for the country. With fewer people being born and more people living longer, China is facing a shortage of working-age folks. This is a common problem in many places, like Jap

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Jan 17 2025HEALTH

Why Aren't More Men in China Using HIV Prevention Pills?

Guess what? There's a super effective pill called PrEP that can protect against HIV. But in China, only about a quarter of men who have sex with men (MSM) are using it. Why is that? A study dug into this by asking MSM what would make PrEP more appealing. Turns out, price matters a lot. If it was fre

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Jan 16 2025POLITICS

Pete Hegseth: Is He the Right Choice for Secretary of Defense?

Imagine this: the head of NATO says the West isn't ready for future challenges. Experts warn that we might face multiple wars at once, and China's military power is growing fast. Now, you'd think the Senate would ask tough questions about these issues during hearings for the next Secretary of Defens

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