In the vast skies over the Pacific, a high-stakes competition is unfolding. The United States and China are both pushing the limits of their airpower, each aiming to outdo the other. The U. S. is betting big on advanced technology, while China is focusing on sheer numbers. The U. S. Air Force is ma
China has just added a new aircraft carrier to its fleet. This one is special. It's the first to use catapults to launch planes. The carrier, named Fujian, was officially introduced at a ceremony in Yulin, Hainan. President Xi Jinping was there to celebrate the event. The Fujian is huge. It's about
China's navy just got a powerful new toy: the Fujian, its newest and most advanced aircraft carrier. This isn't just any ship; it's the first one China designed and built all by itself. With this new addition, China now has three aircraft carriers, making its navy the biggest in the world by ship co
Tobacco isn't just tobacco. It's a puzzle of scents that change depending on where it's grown. Scientists have been busy figuring out what makes tobacco from different parts of China smell unique. They used a fancy tool called HS-GC-IMS to sniff out 98 different aroma compounds. These include esters
China's naval forces are making waves, literally. They've been flexing their muscles in the Pacific, showing off their newest aircraft carriers and testing advanced tech. It's a clear message: China is a force to be reckoned with at sea. The Shandong, Fujian, and Liaoning carriers have been busy. T
Sports events at historic sites are becoming a popular way to blend culture, sports, and tourism. These events can draw more visitors to world heritage sites, helping to protect and sustain these cultural treasures. However, there's still much to learn about how these events affect tourists and thei
Taiwan has recently shown off its new military muscle with a live-fire drill featuring the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS). This system, supplied by the United States, is designed to boost Taiwan's defense capabilities. The drill took place at Jiupeng Base in southern Pingtung County.
Dongmen Village, nestled in the heart of Fujian Province, China, is more than just a place on a map. It's a community where people's deep love for their home drives them to take action for sustainability. The villagers here don't just talk about their love for their village; they show it through the
CATL, the world's leading maker of electric vehicle (EV) batteries, is making a bold move. They're planning to list on the Hong Kong stock exchange. This isn't their first time at the rodeo, though. They already raised a whopping $6. 7 billion in an IPO on China’s Shenzhen exchange back in 2022. Thi
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
