CHINESE

Jan 28 2025POLITICS

Woman Sentenced for Helping Chinese Moms Give Birth in U. S.

Imagine trying to help someone and ending up in jail. That's what happened to Phoebe Dong. She and her husband ran a business, USA Happy Baby, that helped pregnant Chinese women travel to the U. S. to have their babies. The idea was that these babies would automatically become American citizens. A j

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Jan 28 2025SCIENCE

Building a Better Phantom: A Tetrahedral Mesh for Chinese Women

Creating detailed surface phantoms of Chinese women of childbearing age is great, but they can't be used directly in Monte Carlo simulations. Instead, these surface phantoms have to be turned into voxel phantoms, which might lose some of their initial advantages. So, the goal of this study is to bui

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Jan 27 2025BUSINESS

Stock Market Shake-Up: Chinese AI Startup Spooks U. S. Tech Giants

Imagine this: you're a big tech company in the U. S. , riding high on the AI wave. Then, out of nowhere, a little-known Chinese startup called DeepSeek shows off a chatbot that's as good as yours, but way cheaper. That's what happened, and it sent shockwaves through the U. S. stock market. Companies

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Jan 26 2025POLITICS

Spies Change Mind: Covid Might Have Leaked from Lab

Imagine your favorite detectives changing their minds about a mystery they've been working on for years. That's kind of what happened with the CIA and the COVID-19 pandemic. They used to think it could have come from an animal or a lab accident, but now they lean more towards the lab idea. They're n

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Jan 24 2025SCIENCE

Chinese Cabbage's Secret Weapon: The BrUFO Gene Against Clubroot Disease

Chinese cabbage is a staple vegetable in China, but it faces a significant threat from clubroot disease, caused by the pathogen Plasmodiophora brassicae (P. brassicae). This disease drastically reduces the crop's yield and quality. Previous studies have shown that the BrUFO gene in Chinese cabbage p

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Jan 24 2025POLITICS

Marco Rubio's First Trip: A Closer Look at Latin America

Marco Rubio, the new Secretary of State, is set to embark on his first international trip. His journey will take him through several Latin American countries, including Panama. Panama, a close ally of the U. S. , is facing some controversy due to President Trump's statements about the Panama Canal.

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Jan 21 2025BUSINESS

“Celebrity CEOs: How Fame Influences Corporate Social Responsibility in China”

In the fast-paced world of China's A-share market, celebrity Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) can have a surprising impact on how companies handle their social responsibilities. A recent study explored this phenomenon from 2009 to 2020. Researchers found that famous CEOs tend to be more engaged in Co

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Jan 21 2025LIFESTYLE

Aquarius Season 2025: Change is in the Air

Hey there! It's time to talk about Aquarius Season 2025, the first zodiac season of the year. This season is all about looking back at the past year and planning ahead. You'll find yourself interacting more with others, and teamwork can guide you in the right direction. Change is a big theme, and it

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Jan 20 2025POLITICS

When TikTok Turned Off Lights, Political Moves Began

TikTok decided to turn off its services early on a Sunday. This time, it wrote a special note for its frustrated users. It mentioned that it was fortunate to have President Trump work on a solution to bring TikTok back once he took office. TikTok has over 170 million fans in the US, but this message

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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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