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US Aid on Hold: What's the Big Deal?

January 29, 2025

Imagine managing a school in Liberia where meals are a lifeline for kids. Now, picture being told to stop serving those meals. This isn't just a scenario; it's a reality for many due to the US temporarily stopping its foreign aid. Programs in Ukraine, where veterans need help, and Zimbabwe, where HI

technology

Chatbot Showdown: How DeepSeek and ChatGPT Handle Sensitive Topics

January 29, 2025

China's tech startup DeepSeek recently launched an AI chatbot that's giving OpenAI's ChatGPT a run for its money. The new AI assistant was instantly popular, becoming the top free app on Apple's iPhone store. But how does it handle sensitive questions about China? Let's dive in. DeepSeek's chatbot

technology

China's DeepSeek Shakes Up AI World with Budget-Friendly Models

January 28, 2025

Imagine a startup turning the AI world upside down with models that outmatch American ones at a fraction of the cost. That's what's happening with DeepSeek in China. This rising star has made waves, leaving U. S. tech giants rattled. Chinese investors are cheering, seeing DeepSeek as proof of their

technology

China's AI Leap: A New Kind of Challenge

January 28, 2025

Imagine this: a powerful AI system built in China with just a fraction of the resources used by US giants. That's what DeepSeek is, and it's sent shockwaves through the tech world. No, it's not quite the Sputnik moment some are making it out to be. After all, a satellite in space was a direct milita

history

Wage Gaps in Ancient China: A Long Look

January 25, 2025

Ever wondered how wage gaps changed over time in ancient China? Let's dive into the story from the Han Dynasty in 202 BCE to the Qing Dynasty in 1912 CE. We'll use historical records of government salaries, prices, and farm productivity to see how much officials and peasants earned. By comparing the

science

China's Artificial Sun Keeps Plasma Going for Over 17 Minutes

January 24, 2025

China's Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak (EAST), often called the artificial sun, recently set a new world record. It kept plasma stable for a whopping 1, 066 seconds, more than twice its previous record of 403 seconds from 2023. This breakthrough is a big deal for fusion power research

health

Knee Replacement Costs in Guangdong: Before and After Policy Changes

January 24, 2025

You might be wondering how much a knee replacement surgery costs in Guangdong, China, and how these costs have changed over time. Well, let's dive into that. In Guangdong Province, there was a big change in how medical supplies were bought. This is called the National Volume-based Procurement Polic

finance

China Boosts Stock Market with New Investment Rules

January 23, 2025

China's financial regulators have introduced a series of measures to encourage big state-owned funds and insurers to buy more stocks. The aim is to support a struggling stock market. On Thursday, the chairman of the China Securities Regulatory Commission, Wu Qing, announced that large insurance comp

health

Heart Health: Air Pollution & Temperature

January 23, 2025

Did you know that your heart health could be affected by the air you breathe and the temperature outside? A study in China looked into this by following a group of middle-aged and older people. They wanted to see how long-term exposure to tiny pollution particles, known as PM2. 5, and air temperatur

business

How China's 2016 Long-Term Care Insurance Rollout Affected Workers

January 23, 2025

China introduced long-term care (LTC) insurance in 2016, aiming to reduce risks for those needing long-term care. This policy's impact on workers with and without informal coverage was examined. Workers eligible for public LTC insurance reduced their work hours and labor participation, suggesting th