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China's New Shopping Craze: A Game of Luck in Every Box

November 15, 2024

In China, a new shopping trend has taken over: blind box livestreaming. It's like a game show, but for buying stuff. Viewers pay a small fee to get a mystery bag, called a "blind box, " which the seller opens live. If you're lucky, you can win more bags or even neat prizes. The thrill of the unknown

environment

Green Cities: How Cleaning the Air Boosts Economic Growth in China

November 14, 2024

One of the main goals of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals is to help cities grow while using resources wisely and reducing pollution. But achieving this balance is tough, especially for countries that are still developing. A recent study looked at how well 284 Chinese cities were do

politics

Biden's Last Chat with Xi: What's Next for US-China Relations?

November 14, 2024

President Joe Biden is set to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping one last time before he leaves office. This meeting, happening on the sidelines of a Pacific summit in Peru, is a chance for the leaders to reflect on their relationship, which goes back over a decade. However, the shadow of the up

health

Fighting Bacterial Resistance with Smart Drugs and AI

November 14, 2024

Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) is a big problem worldwide. Microbes like bacteria, fungi, and viruses are becoming tougher to kill with our usual medicines. Multidrug Resistance (MDR) happens when these bugs fight back against several drugs at once. The World Health Organization has highlighted the

health

Predicting Hospital Deaths: How QTc Interval Matters in Heart Attack Patients

November 14, 2024

Predicting who might die in the hospital is a big deal. Doctors have been using different systems to figure this out for years. Now, they're also using machines and computers to help. This study looked at how well these computer models work when they consider a specific heart rhythm measurement call

business

Surprise: China Isn't as Tech-Backward as You Think

November 14, 2024

You might be shocked to hear this, but China is not trailing as far behind the West in tech as some people may believe. Brad Smith, the president of Microsoft, has shared his insights after visiting the country. He was impressed by the rapid advancements China has made in technology. So, what's the

sports

Heat Coach's Mistake Steals the Show in Overtime Thriller

November 13, 2024

In a nail-biting NBA encounter, Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra took the spotlight after an unexpected blunder during their tight game against the Detroit Pistons. The Heat, led by their All-Star players, were fighting back from a 14-point deficit in the fourth quarter. Tyler Herro, in particular, w

technology

Pixel Phones Get Real-Time Scam and Threat Protection Updates

November 13, 2024

Google has started rolling out a cool new feature called Scam Detection for Pixel phones. This neat trick listens to phone calls and keeps an eye out for common patterns used by scammers. When it spots something fishy, it gives you a heads-up with a warning and a handy "End call" button. On the Pixe

crime

Driver's Divorce Sadness Causes Deadly Crash

November 13, 2024

Imagine this: a man, hurt by his divorce settlement, decides to cause harm. He drives his car into a crowd at a sports complex in the city of Zhuhai, China. This shocking event happened during the night, killing 35 people and badly hurting many more. The man, named only as Fan, is 62 years old and w

politics

Trump's Tariff Threat: A Boon for China's Economy?

November 13, 2024

President-elect Donald Trump has threatened to impose a hefty 60% tariff on all Chinese goods entering the U. S. While this move might seem like a blow to China's economy, experts suggest it could actually benefit Beijing in the long run. Professor Chen Zhiwu from the University of Hong Kong believe