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Dec 16 2024HEALTH

Discovering Breast Cancer in Guangzhou: A Study's Journey

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

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Dec 16 2024HEALTH

Health Literacy's Impact on Hepatitis B Treatment in China

In China, hepatitis B (Hep B) is a significant health concern, but surprisingly, not many people are getting treated. A big reason for this is that many folks don't fully understand what Hep B is, how it's treated, or how to find proper medical care. This understanding is what we call health literac

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Dec 16 2024BUSINESS

Tesla's China Demand Soars, Analysts Bullish on Stock

Tesla is seeing a surge in vehicle insurance registrations in China, which is a good sign for demand in this key electric vehicle (EV) market. The company's registrations jumped 17% last week, making it one of the best weeks ever for Tesla. This comes as China's demand for Tesla vehicles continues t

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Dec 15 2024POLITICS

China's Friendship Offer Ahead of Trump's Inauguration

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

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Dec 15 2024TECHNOLOGY

Cyber Hacker's Day Job: Spying for China

Imagine finding out that the person trying to hack into your system is not just some unknown person, but works for a company linked to the government! That's what happened with Guan Tianfeng, a 30-year-old Chinese national. The U. S. says he worked with others to hack into firewalls made by U. K. co

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Dec 15 2024POLITICS

Aircraft Carriers in the Pacific: A Look at Movements

This week, the US has sent its aircraft carrier, the Carl Vinson, to the Philippine Sea. Meanwhile, China's three aircraft carriers stayed in their ports, even though China held military exercises near Taiwan. The Japanese destroyer Kaga, which is being turned into an aircraft carrier, returned to J

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Dec 15 2024CRIME

Ex-Soccer Star's Corruption Sentence: A Game Gone Wrong

In a surprising turn of events, a former Chinese soccer star who once played in the English Premier League has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for corruption. The 47-year-old Li Tie, who once played for Everton alongside stars like Wayne Rooney, is now facing the consequences of his actions in

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Dec 14 2024POLITICS

US and China Team Up on Science, but with New Rules

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

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Dec 14 2024POLITICS

US and China Pledge Science Cooperation with Caveats

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

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Dec 14 2024BUSINESS

China's Sports Boom: More Than Just Games

Sports are a big deal worldwide, and China is no exception. Its sports industry is growing fast, with predictions it'll reach an astonishing $776 billion by 2025. What's driving this growth? Well, the Chinese government is investing heavily in sports infrastructure. They're building stadiums and tra

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