Epilepsy gene discovered by Chinese scientists
Chinese scientists have recently discovered a gene responsible for epilepsy, a neurological disorder of the brain. The new study published in the international journal Brain...
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Former U.S. diplomat says U.S. policies on China self-defeating
America’s latest policies toward China, including the trade war, will prove self-defeating, said former senior U.S. diplomat Charles W. Freeman Jr. in an article in...
Robot arm for delicate tasks — made in China
Can’t open a bottle of water? A soft robotic arm will do it for you. Researchers from the University of Science and Technology of China...
Russia registers its fourth Covid-19 vaccine, offers vaccine for animals
The single-dose Covid-19 vaccine Sputnik Light has received authorisation for use in Russia, the Russian Health Ministry told Reuters on Thursday. Data collected from 28...
Sinovac vaccine under review at European Medicine Agency
The European Medicine Agency has started a rolling review of the Covid-19 vaccine developed by Chinese company Sinovac, the latest vaccine candidate hoping to win...
Trump launches online communication platform after social media ban
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has launched an online platform aimed at directly communicating with his supporters, months after his various social media accounts were...
Hong Kong multimillionaires increase in numbers
A survey released on Thursday by Citibank Hong Kong showed that the number of multi-millionaires in Hong Kong has reached 515,000, up 2.18 per cent...
Second busiest US port sees record-high biodiversity in green port efforts
Marine life is thriving in San Pedro Bay Harbour at levels not seen in multiple studies over two decades, according to a new survey. The...
Germany cancels Oktoberfest for second consecutive year due to pandemic
Germany’s Oktoberfest, the world’s largest beer festival hosted annually by Munich, will be canceled for the second consecutive year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Bavaria’s...
China surpasses US in foreign direct investment
China has surpassed the United States to became the world’s largest recipient of foreign direct investment in 2020, according to a report published by the...
Chinese researchers identify bacteria to degrade waste
Chinese researchers have identified a marine bacterial community capable of degrading plastic waste of poly (ethyleneterephthalate) and polyethylene. While the plastic-eating qualities of bacteria are...
Accupuncture grows popular in Malta with other Chinese medicine
Chinese physician Jiang Yawen, 38, heading a team of five fellow doctors, has been on duty in Malta since last October. The 16th Chinese Medical...
US, China should expand cooperation on natural gas development
The United States and China should expand cooperation on natural gas development and trade, as such dealings will help smooth relations between both countries and...
Japan ratifies RCEP, world’s largest trade deal including China, ASEAN
Japan’s upper house of parliament on Wednesday approved the world’s largest free trade deal, which comprises 15 Asia-Pacific countries and the 10-member Association of Southeast...
China launches space station first phase
China on Thursday sent into space the core module of its space station, kicking off a series of key launch missions that aim to complete...
5G quantum phones debut in China
With a super SIM card and app, some Chinese smartphone users will soon be able to make phone calls protected by quantum encryption. Unlike traditional...
CDC unveils new mask guidance for fully vaccinated Americans
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) unveiled new guidelines for fully vaccinated Americans on Tuesday, including activities they can safely resume without...
‘Clear your plate’ or else your meal will be more expensive
Chinese lawmakers are considering a new draft law that would allow restaurants to charge diners an extra fee if they waste excessive amounts of food....