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Colon Cancer Screening in China: Hurdles and Helpers

January 23, 2025

Colorectal cancer is a significant health issue in China, causing many deaths. Early detection through screening saves lives, but setting up these programs in Chinese hospitals isn't easy. There are both roadblocks and aids in the way. Healthcare professionals and patients have different views on w

politics

China's New Friends: What Trump's Return Means for Global Ties

January 22, 2025

As former U. S. President Donald Trump makes his way back to the political scene, China is noticing a shift among some of America's longstanding allies. Nations like Japan, India, and the United Kingdom are starting to cozy up to China, looking for better diplomatic and trade relationships. This cha

politics

Trump's Dealmaking: A New China Connection?

January 22, 2025

Donald Trump's return to the White House has many expecting U. S. -China relations to get worse. His first term was tough on China, and his team includes strong China critics. Plus, the Biden administration's moves didn't help. But what if there's a surprise? Could Trump, who loves deals, make a big

business

Tech Tariffs: A Shift in Manufacturing, Not Jobs

January 22, 2025

You might think tech tariffs are designed to bring jobs back home. But in reality, they're just shifting manufacturing to other countries. Take a Chinese company selling data center cables. They have factories in China and Thailand. Why Thailand? Because the U. S. slapped a 20% tariff on Chinese pro

science

A Chinese Rocket's 75km Leap: Testing Future Space Tech

January 22, 2025

China took a big leap recently with a rocket test. This rocket, known as Longxing-2, aimed to reach high altitude and then land back safely. No surprises there, but what's interesting is that China hasn't shared the result yet. It's been over a day since the test, and we're still waiting for news.

politics

Friends or Foes? Putin and Xi Chat Up a Storm

January 22, 2025

On Wednesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping had a friendly chat over the phone. They talked about how their countries are best buds, and nothing – not even politics or what's happening in the world – can change that. This phone call happened just a day after Donal

politics

China Steps Up While US Steps Back

January 22, 2025

China has restated its dedication to collaborating globally on key issues, contrasting with the US's recent decisions. President Trump pulled the US out of the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Paris Climate Agreement again. Some experts believe this could give China a chance to boost its glob

crime

Tragedy and Punishment: Two Deadly Attacks in China Lead to Swift Justice

January 21, 2025

In November, China witnessed two shocking attacks that left many dead. A man named Fan Weiqiu, 62, drove his car into a crowd at a sports center in Zhuhai, killing 35 people. He was executed three weeks after being sentenced to death. The attack was fueled by his distress over a failed marriage and

finance

Will China's Stable Interest Rates Revive Its Economy?

January 20, 2025

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

environment

How Green Talk Boosts Dirty Factories' Wallets

January 18, 2025

Climate change is a massive global problem, and China's got a plan: the "dual-carbon" target. This means companies that pollute a lot, especially in the heavy industry, have to cut down on their carbon emissions. Sounds tough, right? But there's a twist. When these companies reveal info about their