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Discovering Hydrophilic Compounds in Fu Brick Tea: A Journey Through China's Tea Regions

January 6, 2025

Fu Brick Tea, or FBT, is a popular beverage in China, but not much is known about the hydrophilic compounds it contains. These compounds are water-loving and can affect the tea's taste and health benefits. Scientists used advanced methods to study 73 FBT samples from six major Chinese tea-producing

technology

Why Samsung and Apple Might Switch to Silicon-Carbon Batteries

January 5, 2025

Chinese smartphone makers have been using silicon-carbon batteries to boost their devices' battery life. These batteries can hold up to 6, 000mAh or more, making their phones last longer than those from Samsung and Apple. Samsung's Galaxy S24 Ultra and the upcoming S25 Ultra have the highest battery

health

Internet Addiction and Suicide: A Concerning Link in Chinese Teens

January 4, 2025

Suicide is a serious problem among adolescents worldwide, and researchers are looking into why some teens might be more at risk than others. One factor that's been getting a lot of attention is internet addiction. Up until now, not many studies have really delved into how much excessive internet use

business

The Hidden Power of Tech: Boosting Chinese Manufacturing

January 4, 2025

You might think that the cost of workers or the amount of energy used would be the big deals in manufacturing. But guess what? It's all about how smart and advanced the technology is. Let's dive into the Chinese manufacturing scene from 2000 to 2021 to see how tech is the real game-changer. Imagine

business

executives' accounting skills and impairments

January 3, 2025

It turns out that how well executives understand accounting can make a big difference when it comes to goodwill impairment. Goodwill impairment is like when a company realizes that something it bought isn't worth as much as it thought. This study looked at companies in China from 2007 to 2022 that p

health

Rethinking Diabetes Care: Why Involving Couples Matters

January 2, 2025

Managing Type 2 diabetes can be tough, especially for older adults. The idea of involving spouses in care is great, but does it work in real life, especially in places like China? A recent study decided to find out by putting couples to the test. The study took place in a clinical setting and inclu

health

How Exercise Lowers Stroke Risk: Lessons from Middle-Aged and Older Adults in China

December 31, 2024

Stroke remains a major health issue in many countries, and China is particularly affected. A study explored the ties between different types of physical activity and stroke risk in middle-aged and older Chinese adults. Using data from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS) 2020,

politics

Pictures Show Biden’s Son with Chinese Business Partners

December 29, 2024

Newly revealed photos show then-Vice President Joe Biden meeting some of his son Hunter Biden’s Chinese business partners during an official trip to China in 2013. Hunter was also seen with his father meeting Chinese President Xi Jinping and other high-ranking officials. These images, released by th

technology

Taiwan's Language Model: Bridging Culture and Linguistics

December 29, 2024

Ever wondered why language models often struggle with Taiwanese Traditional Chinese? The nuances of this language have long been ignored. Enter Taiwan LLM—a unique Large Language Model specifically designed for Taiwan's Traditional Chinese. By using a massive pretraining corpus and instruction-finet

religion

The Dalai Lama Dilemma: What Happens Next?

December 28, 2024

The Dalai Lama, the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism, is nearing 90 years old. As he ages, the future of his role becomes uncertain. The Chinese government, which controls Tibet, has the power to choose the next Dalai Lama. This could mean the end of the current line of Dalai Lamas. The Dalai La