Picture this: a world where tech revolutionizes services for the elderly, but not everyone is on board the same train. This is the story in rural China. Rural China is aging like never before, with elderly people outnumbering youngsters. It's like a population shift. Likewise, to that as cities ch
In the midst of a chilly political climate, Taiwan's parliament has frozen billions in defense spending, sparking worries about the country's readiness to defend itself. The US, Taiwan's main ally and arms supplier, is watching closely as tensions with China grow. Despite being a democratically rule
China's Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak (EAST), often called the artificial sun, recently set a new world record. It kept plasma stable for a whopping 1, 066 seconds, more than twice its previous record of 403 seconds from 2023. This breakthrough is a big deal for fusion power research
As former U. S. President Donald Trump makes his way back to the political scene, China is noticing a shift among some of America's longstanding allies. Nations like Japan, India, and the United Kingdom are starting to cozy up to China, looking for better diplomatic and trade relationships. This cha
China took a big leap recently with a rocket test. This rocket, known as Longxing-2, aimed to reach high altitude and then land back safely. No surprises there, but what's interesting is that China hasn't shared the result yet. It's been over a day since the test, and we're still waiting for news.
Climate change is a massive global problem, and China's got a plan: the "dual-carbon" target. This means companies that pollute a lot, especially in the heavy industry, have to cut down on their carbon emissions. Sounds tough, right? But there's a twist. When these companies reveal info about their
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
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'
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
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
