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Nov 20 2024POLITICS

Steps Toward Peace: US Envoy Sees Progress in Hezbollah-Israel Talks

US envoy Amos Hochstein has reported significant advances in the effort to reach a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. After visiting Beirut, Hochstein stated that the differences between the two sides are shrinking, boosting confidence in a potential deal. Hochstein will meet with Israeli Prime

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Nov 15 2024EDUCATION

Modern Math's Early Days in China: Pioneers and Visitors

China's history is rich with ancient mathematical achievements, but modern math made its way to the country much later. The first university in China was established in 1895, and the first math department opened in 1913. Early in the 20th century, many Chinese students ventured to Europe, the US, an

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Nov 13 2024BUSINESS

China's Shopping Bonanza Surprises with Better-Than-Expected Sales

China's biggest shopping day of the year, known as Singles' Day, started earlier this year and ended on a high note. Despite a slow retail environment, consumers spent more than expected, according to consulting executives. This shopping event, similar to Black Friday, kicked off on October 14 and w

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Nov 11 2024FINANCE

China's Booming Exports: A Global Trade Challenge

China's exports are skyrocketing, leaving many countries concerned about a massive trade imbalance. The gap between what China sells to the world and what it buys is growing rapidly. If this trend continues, China could hit a record $1 trillion trade surplus by the end of the year. This isn't just a

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Nov 07 2024POLITICS

Markets Celebrate Trump's Reelection with Historic Gains

US stocks skyrocketed on Wednesday, following former President Donald Trump's victory in the US presidential election. The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped by a massive 1, 507 points, or 3. 57%, to hit a new all-time high. This surge was the first time the Dow has gained more than 1, 000 points i

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Nov 03 2024POLITICS

China’s Take on the US Election: Hope vs. Reality

China is closely watching the US election, but many people there don’t expect much change in the tense relationship between the two countries. Whether it’s Trump or Harris who wins, it seems like US policy toward China will stay the same. The past four years have seen both tariffs and talk of better

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Nov 01 2024SPORTS

Usain Bolt's Track Legacy: Coping with Fame and Demanding Fans

Usain Bolt, the Jamaican sprinter, set unbreakable records in the 100m and 200m races. His times of 9. 58 and 19. 19 seconds are legendary. But behind these achievements lies a story of struggle. Famous from a young age, Bolt faced intense pressure from fans. Jamaican fans, known for their high expe

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Nov 01 2024POLITICS

Sparking a Drone Dilemma: China's Sanctions on Skydio

US-based drone maker Skydio has found itself in a tricky situation. Last month, China decided to sanction the company. Why? Because Skydio sold its drones to Taiwan’s national fire service. This news came from Skydio’s CEO, Adam Bry, in a blog post. Before the sanctions, Skydio mostly got its batte

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Oct 31 2024HEALTH

China's Old-Young Shift: Kindergartens Turn to Senior Care

China is facing a unique challenge with its aging population and decreasing birth rates. To tackle this, many kindergartens are transforming into senior care homes. In the eastern province of Zhejiang, a preschool in Jinhua city switched from catering to tiny tots to caring for the elderly. Zhuang Y

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Oct 30 2024POLITICS

China Slams CIA for Spy Recruitment Attempts

China has hit back hard at the U. S. , accusing it of double standards when it comes to spying. The rebuke came after the CIA tried to hire Chinese informants. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian spoke about this at a recent press briefing. He was responding to a report in the Wall Street

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