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How China's Company Finances Affect Audit Costs

January 18, 2025

China's economy is facing a big challenge: companies are becoming more focused on financial assets. This study looked at how the length of time companies hold onto these assets affects their audit fees. Using data from Chinese companies listed on the A-share market between 2009 and 2019, the researc

politics

Trump & Xi Chat: TikTok's Fate & More

January 17, 2025

Former US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping chatted for the first time since 2021. The topic? TikTok! This call happened just hours before the Supreme Court was set to decide the app's fate. A US law about to take effect would have banned TikTok unless its Chinese owner, ByteDa

business

China's Economy: A Mix of Up and Down

January 17, 2025

You might think that China's economy is all about big cities and skyscrapers, but let's look at the reality on the ground. Many shops that sell construction materials are now quiet, with owners hoping for customers to return. This tells us that the real estate market isn't doing so well. But there'

politics

China's Population: Fewer People, More Challenges

January 17, 2025

China's population is shrinking for the third year in a row. This might not sound like a big deal, but it's a huge challenge for the country. With fewer people being born and more people living longer, China is facing a shortage of working-age folks. This is a common problem in many places, like Jap

health

Why Aren't More Men in China Using HIV Prevention Pills?

January 17, 2025

Guess what? There's a super effective pill called PrEP that can protect against HIV. But in China, only about a quarter of men who have sex with men (MSM) are using it. Why is that? A study dug into this by asking MSM what would make PrEP more appealing. Turns out, price matters a lot. If it was fre

politics

Pete Hegseth: Is He the Right Choice for Secretary of Defense?

January 16, 2025

Imagine this: the head of NATO says the West isn't ready for future challenges. Experts warn that we might face multiple wars at once, and China's military power is growing fast. Now, you'd think the Senate would ask tough questions about these issues during hearings for the next Secretary of Defens

technology

China's Big Plan: A Giant Solar Station in Space

January 16, 2025

Imagine harnessing solar power without the Earth's atmosphere getting in the way. That's what China is planning with its ambitious project to build a massive power station in space. This isn't just any power station; it's like moving the Three Gorges Dam into orbit, about 36, 000 km above the Earth'

politics

America's Security: Time for a Realistic Approach

January 15, 2025

Picture this: the United States, once the world's superpower, isn't ready for big challenges like China. We've got a massive intelligence network with 18 agencies and a budget over $75 billion, but we're still caught off guard by events like Russia's invasion of Ukraine or the Taliban's takeover of

environment

Harnessing Offshore Wind in China: A Healthier Future

January 14, 2025

Imagine this: China's coastal areas buzzing with clean energy from offshore wind farms. This isn't just a dream; it's a reality that could be just around the corner. With the cost of offshore wind power dropping fast, it's becoming a real option for China's energy transition. To understand its impac

politics

Taiwan’s Undersea Internet Cable Cut: Concerns About China’s ‘Gray Zone’ Tactics

January 14, 2025

Earlier this month, a major internet cable in Taiwan was damaged. This wasn’t just a technical issue – it raised alarms about potential threats from China. Taiwan’s Coast Guard has been investigating a cargo ship from China, the Shunxin39, which was spotted near the broken cable. They suspect it mig