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China’s top tax and finance bodies pushed banks to use blockchain and privacy‑focused computing on Monday, aiming to make the “bank‑tax interaction” smoother and give small businesses more loan options. The State Administration of Taxation and the National Financial Regulatory Administration issued

business

China’s Factories Don’t Need a Miracle, Just Stability

A small electronics plant in southern China spent two years dodging trade wars like a chess player in a blitz match. Agilian Technology didn’t fold under U. S. tariffs meant to sink Chinese factories. Instead, it treated each new levy as a lesson—not a death sentence. Clients wanted the firm to fle

A Changing Game: What’s Really Happening in US-China Trade Battles

This year, the US and China are still stuck in a trade rivalry that began years ago. While leaders from both sides keep talking, their actions often send mixed signals. In March, both countries opened new investigations into each other’s trade practices. Plans for a high-level meeting between the US

What’s really at stake with Alaska’s big LNG plan?

Alaska’s push for a massive liquified natural gas project has been making headlines, but the fine details keep slipping through the cracks. A recent study by an outside energy group got people talking. Still, the report was made to support new laws, which means it highlights what helps the project w

environment

Old pipes, new problems: How rusty water lines might be sneaking unseen chemicals into your tap

Most people notice old iron pipes in their water system only when the water turns yellow or rusty. What they don’t see are the invisible side effects. Scientists recently traced how these aging cast iron pipes could be quietly creating extra chemicals in drinking water, ones we don’t even test for r

environment

China’s Huge Carbon Flow to the Seas

The rivers that run through China carry more than just water; they transport large amounts of dissolved organic carbon (DOC) into the oceans. Scientists have measured that this export is among the highest in the world, showing how human activities and natural processes combine to move carbon across

technology

China’s Private Tech Companies Offer Live Tracking of U. S. Forces in Iran Conflict

Private firms in China are using satellite images and AI to provide what they say is real‑time information on U. S. troops involved in the war against Iran. One startup, Jingan Technology, announced that its “Jinqi” system could intercept radio chatter and track the paths of four B‑2A Spirit bombers

health

Risk of Stroke Tied to Long‑Term Fat Burden in Older Chinese Adults

A recent study followed a large group of middle‑aged and older adults in China to see how long‑term fat around the belly affected their chances of having a stroke. Instead of looking at just one moment in time, researchers measured a special score called METS‑VF that combines several health indic

US Military Moves, Oil Routes, and Political Shifts This Week

The week brought a mix of military action and political drama. In one headline, President Trump announced that U. S. special forces had rescued a second crew member from an F‑15 that was shot down over Iran, saying “we got him. ” The rescue followed a dangerous mission that highlighted growing te

AI in Schools: A Tool for Change or Just Another Trend?