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The counties shaping global trade
In a small county in China, a quiet revolution is reshaping a global jewelry industry. In Zhecheng, central China's Henan Province, lab-grown diamond…
2 months, 1 week ago
Used cooking oil may be fueling your next flight
The global push for carbon reduction is reshaping supply chains in unexpected ways. As aviation looks for viable paths to decarbonize, attention has …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Launch of Hainan free trade port customs operations
Hainan is making headlines these days, because of the island-wide special customs operations at Hainan Free Trade Port. Behind the policy language an…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Echoes of Yimakan: stories of living heritage
The global erosion of oral traditions continues not for lack of value, but because modern life leaves little room for slow, spoken memory. As languag…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Your time is your new currency
China's aging society is turning to an innovative solution. The Time Bank allows volunteers to earn care credits by helping others today, securing su…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Beijing phases out de-icing chemicals
When a global metropolis abandons de-icing agents, what happens? Beijing is finding out. To protect its environment, the city is swapping chemicals f…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
When AI gets a body
What if artificial intelligence could step out of the screen and into the real world? This is not just about smarter conversation. This is Embodied I…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Training engineers for the real world
For decades, countries have invested heavily in engineering education. Despite this, many still face a persistent problem where graduates are theoret…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
China to end mercury thermometer manufacturing
For generations, the mercury thermometer has been a staple in Chinese households, its familiar ritual marking moments of care and concern. However, i…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Congrats on your PhD. Now what?
In most professions, experience is an asset. In academia, it is becoming a barrier. A system of intense competition and rigid quotas now uses age as …
2 months, 2 weeks ago