In 2017, China started a "coal-to-gas" policy to reduce indoor air pollution. This policy helped rural households switch to cleaner energy. But did it also improve the mental health of elderly residents? Researchers from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Survey (CHARLS) found that it did.
President Joe Biden's team has just agreed to a five-year extension of a science and technology sharing agreement with China, originally set up by President Jimmy Carter. The problem? China has a history of using this knowledge to boost its military power. While the State Department claims new safeg
In the bustling city of Guangzhou, China, a significant research project called the Guangzhou Breast Cancer Study (GBCS) started in 2008. Its mission? To uncover what makes breast cancer (BC) so common in South China, especially among women aged 41-60. The study is like a big puzzle with three main
This week, President Xi Jinping of China indicated that Beijing is ready to work with the incoming U. S. President, Donald Trump, to resolve trade disputes. In a letter to a U. S. -China business council, Xi underlined the importance of choosing dialogue over conflicts and cooperation over competiti
The United States and China have decided to play nice in the science and tech sandbox for another five years. They've refreshed a 40-year-old agreement, but this time with some new rules. The pact, which was almost left in the past, now has more focus on basic research and keeps a closer eye on safe
In a surprising move, the United States and China have come together to sign a new science pact. However, this agreement isn't as open as one might think. Both countries have imposed strict limitations on what can be shared and achieved through this collaboration. This isn't your typical handshake d
In a move reflecting the changing times, the U. S. has revamped its old science and technology agreement with China. The new deal, inked after lengthy talks, is smaller in scope and has extra safeguards to keep national security safe. The State Department says it protects intellectual property and e
In 1949, a new chapter began for China with the establishment of the People's Republic. The nation's leadership aimed for rapid growth across all sectors, including medicine. They looked to the Soviet Union for guidance, and in medicine, that meant embracing Pavlovian theory. This Soviet theory, foc
Tensions are heating up around Taiwan. The island's Defense Ministry reported that China's navy and coast guard have been moving vessels in the Taiwan Strait and the Western Pacific. This comes after Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te visited Hawaii and Guam, which didn't sit well with Beijing. China s
Ever wondered how our online shopping sprees in China are affecting the environment? Well, between 2014 and 2018, household carbon emissions rose by a notable 5. 5%. One major culprit? Our love for clicking 'buy now' on our favorite shopping platforms. Let's dive into the details. Picture this: eve
