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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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Oct 27 2024POLITICS

Afghanistan and China: New Trade Ties in the Making

China has made a bold move, offering the Taliban-led Afghanistan tariff-free access to its industries. This could mean big things for both countries. China wants to tap into Afghanistan's rich mineral resources, like lithium and copper, which could help its economy. Meanwhile, the Taliban, who took

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Oct 27 2024POLITICS

China Allegedly Targeted Trump, Vance Phones: US Officials

US officials have raised alarms that China attempted to hack into the phones of former President Donald Trump, his running mate Senator JD Vance, and individuals linked to Vice President Kamala Harris and other Democrats. The investigation is ongoing to determine what data, if any, was accessed. Acc

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Oct 26 2024SCIENCE

Space Seeds and More: China's First Reusable Satellite Mission

China's first reusable satellite, Shijian-19, came back to Earth after a two-week trip in space. It launched on September 27 from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center and landed on October 11 in the Gobi Desert. The China National Space Administration (CNSA) held a ceremony on October 24 to reveal th

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Oct 26 2024POLITICS

What's China's Stance on Ukraine and North Korea?

China is pushing for calm in the Ukraine war. They're worried that North Korean soldiers might join the fight soon. U. S. officials confirmed that North Korea sent troops to Russia, which could make North Korea part of the fight. This is a tricky situation for China. They don't want to get involved

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Oct 23 2024SCIENCE

China's Space Plans: From Lunar Missions to Venus Atmosphere Samples

China has big plans for space exploration, stretching all the way to 2050. This includes a mission to grab a piece of the Venusian atmosphere. The Chinese Academy of Sciences, China National Space Administration, and China Manned Space Engineering Office announced these plans together. Their goal is

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Oct 22 2024POLITICS

Peace Hopes in Gaza: Blinken's Visit After Hamas Leader's Death

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is traveling to the Middle East. He's got his hopes up for some progress in the paused peace talks. These talks hit a snag after the Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar passed away. Things on the ground haven’t changed much, though. Hamas is sticking to its guns, and it’s

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Oct 22 2024BUSINESS

High-Speed Trains vs. Planes: China's Transport Dilemma

China is in a unique situation when it comes to its transportation network. It has the world's longest high-speed rail system and one of the biggest aviation industries. The government has been investing heavily in high-speed trains, connecting cities in just a few hours. This isn't something privat

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