Have you ever thought that being of normal weight doesn't guarantee good health? Well, recent studies in South China have shown that even people who seem to have a healthy weight can face serious health issues. Let's dive into this surprising topic. Imagine this: you're an adult living in South China, and you think you're healthy because your weight is within the no...
In a recent development, China has deployed one of the world's largest coast guard ships to Scarborough Shoal, a reef in the South China Sea that is claimed by both China and the Philippines. This massive vessel, nicknamed the "monster ship, " is over 12, 000 tons and 541 feet long. It's equipped with guns, making it a formidable presence in the disputed waters. Sca...
In the bustling city of Guangzhou, China, a significant research project called the Guangzhou Breast Cancer Study (GBCS) started in 2008. Its mission? To uncover what makes breast cancer (BC) so common in South China, especially among women aged 41-60. The study is like a big puzzle with three main parts: a cohort of 5, 471 breast cancer patients, a case-control stud...
In the South China Sea, Chinese coast guard boats backed by navy ships performed aggressive actions against Philippine patrol vessels. They fired high-pressure water cannons, blocked paths, and even sideswiped one boat, named BRP Datu Pagbuaya. This incident restarted tensions after a brief pause due to rough seas from storms. Despite the dangers, the Philippine coas...
The South China Sea is a busy waterway where several countries, including China, have been arguing about who owns it. China claims almost all of it, but other countries like the Philippines and Vietnam disagree. This dispute has become more serious in recent years, and some experts worry it could even lead to a war. The U. S. isn't directly involved, but they might g...
Imagine this: China's navy, the world's largest, just did something brand new. They took two of their aircraft carriers out for a ride in the South China Sea. This isn't just any ordinary cruise, though. The navy was practicing how to work together with both carriers. The stars of the show were CNS Liaoning, China's first operational aircraft carrier, and CNS Shandon...
Recently, Indonesia's coast guard chased away a Chinese ship that was bothering one of their survey vessels in a disputed area of the South China Sea. This isn't the first time this has happened in just a few days. The Chinese ship, called the CCG 5402, kept trying to get close to the Indonesian vessel, called the MV Geo Coral, while it was doing some important work....
Recently, the U. S. and the Philippines kicked off their annual joint military exercises, known as Kamandag, or Venom. This happened just after China held massive drills near Taiwan and a Chinese vessel collided with a Filipino patrol boat. Taiwan's defense ministry reported a record number of Chinese military aircraft, 153, near their island in a single day. These e...
On Tuesday, Japan's military shared that the Chinese aircraft carrier, Liaoning, had moved away from Taiwan and was heading back to the South China Sea. The Liaoning had been taking part in major military exercises near Taiwan, which included simulated attacks on sea and land targets. It was spotted in the Philippine Sea, roughly 304 miles south of Japan's nearest is...
The American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai has published a report revealing that US companies in China are experiencing record-low profits, with a staggering 66% of 306 polled companies reporting profitability in 2023. This figure is a stark contrast to the 80% reported in 2020, indicating a significant decline in business confidence. The report also found that onl...