A significant change is coming to how Americans buy goods from China and Hong Kong. A special rule, known as the de minimis exemption, is being phased out. This rule allowed items worth up to $800 to enter the U. S. without tariffs or customs forms. This exemption was a big deal for shoppers and ret
The internet has changed how Chinese parents think about their kids' education. A study from 2018 looked at how web use affects what parents want for their children's schooling. The study found that the more parents use the internet, the higher their hopes for their kids' education. This is espec
The Sacramento Kings have decided to make a change at the top. Doug Christie, who has been leading the team as an interim coach, is set to become the official head coach. This move comes after a series of discussions between Christie's representative and the team's management. Christie took over the
Electronic waste is a big problem. It's full of valuable metals that can be reused. One way to get these metals is through bioleaching. This process uses tiny organisms to pull out metals from waste. A recent study focused on getting pure copper from old printed circuit boards. This is important bec
Apple is gearing up for a significant milestone: the 20th anniversary of the iPhone. This celebration will bring a major redesign, pushing both innovation and pricing to new levels. The tech giant has been producing iPhones in China for years, benefiting from the country's advanced engineering and m
The financial world in Asia-Pacific was quite calm on Monday. Investors were busy evaluating China's plans to boost local businesses. They were also keeping an eye on the ongoing trade talks between the U. S. and various countries in the region. China's finance minister, Lan Fo'an, had made some bi
Endometriosis is a long-term health issue that impacts many women worldwide. It often brings along troublesome symptoms that mess with sleep. Recent findings hint that the gut microbiome, the community of bacteria in our gut, plays a big role in how well we sleep. This research dives into the connec
The impact of childhood experiences on mental health in later life is a topic that has been explored before. However, the specific ways that different patterns of childhood adversity affect mental health over time in older Chinese adults have not been thoroughly investigated. A recent study took a u
In China, many university students have a knack for dreaming up new business ventures. This skill is crucial for their future success as entrepreneurs. The question is, what drives these students to come up with so many innovative ideas? It is important to note that this is not just about having a
Data holds secrets. It can reveal hidden patterns and rules that govern how things work. This is what symbolic regression aims to do. It digs through data to find the math formulas that describe how things relate to each other. However, it is not easy. The number of possible formulas is huge.
