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China's War on Air Pollution: A Winning Strategy with Room to Grow

February 9, 2025

In the last couple of decades, China has been battling air pollution with a fierce determination. The Air Pollution Prevention and Control Action Plan (APPCAP) was launched with a goal to improve air quality. The results were promising. From 2000 to 2023, the average annual concentration of PM2. 5 d

politics

Purchasing Parcel Power play

February 8, 2025

This is interesting. President Donald Trump decided to pause on slapping tariffs on small packages coming in from China. It is a wait and see strategy -- waiting for the government to get up to speed. Consider this. This about millions of these tiny bundles being shipped in everyday under the radar

business

Does Good Behavior Mean Less Waste?

February 8, 2025

Big companies in China are being watched. A new system called the social credit system is keeping an eye on their behavior. The system started in 2014 and is now in many places like Shanghai and Shenzhen. This system is more than just a grade for companies. It's a way to make sure they use their mon

politics

Panama's Canal Gambit: A Waterway Sandwiched Between Superpowers

February 7, 2025

Panama's relationship with China and the United States is heating up. In a sudden turn of events, Panama has decided not to renew a major infrastructure deal with China, citing pressure from the United States to reduce Chinese influence over the Panama Canal, a critical pathway for global trade. C

health

HPV Vaccine Controversy: Sex, Culture, and a Jarring Gap

February 7, 2025

In the bustling nation of China, there is an issue tittering just below the surface. The virus is not an unheard of one, the human papillomavirus (HPV) . Vaccines to stop this virus from spooking millions of lives exist; however, their utilisation in China is 2. 24% and people are hesitant to use th

politics

Warning: US Lawyers Say Big Finance is Hiding China Risks

February 6, 2025

The top lawyers from over a dozen American states are calling out some big names in finance. They think that BlackRock, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, and a few others aren't being honest about the risks of investing in China. This includes a possible invasion of Taiwan. These lawyers think it's a big dea

politics

U. S. and China: Friends Again?

February 6, 2025

The U. S. Postal Service made a quick about-face, deciding to start accepting packages from China again, just a day after they said they wouldn't. This sudden change happened because of new tariffs and changes in trade rules. The U. S. government decided to add a 10% tariff on everything coming from

politics

How A Policy Change Messes Up The Freight Race To The USA

February 6, 2025

The US Postal Service has temporarily halted the incoming mail but not letters from China and Hong Kong. This decision, made without a clear explanation, has left must be worrying for big online shopping sites. e-commerce giants like Shein and Temu will need to find new ways to reach US customers. ...

politics

Political Drama Unfolds in the Philippines: VP Faces Senate Trial

February 5, 2025

Imagine a political standoff in the Philippines. Vice President Sara Duterte's political career has taken a dramatic turn. The House of Representatives has formally impeached her. The decision came from a group of legislators, many of whom were allies of the president. The group alleged 215 lawm

business

Trade War Heats Up: US Postal Service Halts Packages from China and Hong Kong

February 5, 2025

Rising tensions between the US and China are intensifying after the US Postal Service suddenly stopped accepting packages from China and Hong Kong, leaving many wondering about the reasons. This unexpected move coincides with the ongoing trade disputes between the nations. The US Postal Service has