China – Page 1148 – Prologue Journal

Bill Gates hails China’s potential to cut poverty and improve health overseas as he unveils US$50 million research funds

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. In Beijing, US billionaire and philanthropist hopeful China can play a bigger role ‘addressing the current challenges, particularly those facing African countries’. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3224219/bill-gates-hails-chinas-potential-cut-poverty-and-improve-health-overseas-he-unveils-us50-million?utm_source=rss_feed

China gives green light to nuclear reactor that burns thorium – a fuel that could power the country for 20,000 years

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Technology has several advantages over uranium reactors, including better safety, reduced waste, improved fuel efficiency and suitability for use in arid areas. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3224183/china-gives-green-light-nuclear-reactor-burns-thorium-fuel-could-power-country-20000-years?utm_source=rss_feed

Li Qiang to make first overseas trip as Chinese premier to France and Germany

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Next week’s visit comes at a time when Beijing is keen to improve ties with Europe in the face of growing US pressure. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3224212/li-qiang-make-first-overseas-trip-chinese-premier-france-and-germany?utm_source=rss_feed

China’s cloud computing market loses steam in first quarter, but generative AI demand offers a silver lining

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Spending on cloud infrastructure services in China rose 6 per cent in the three months to March, the third consecutive quarter of single-digit growth as remote work arrangements came to an end. https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3224169/chinas-cloud-computing-market-loses-steam-first-quarter-generative-ai-demand-offers-silver-lining?utm_source=rss_feed

What would China do to solve Israeli-Palestinian conflict and how do its ties with the two sides compare?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Long seen as supporter of Palestine, China’s trade with Israel has expanded rapidly over past two decades, and now Beijing says it is ready to facilitate peace talks to settle decades-long conflict in Middle…

Chinese scientists find small air pollution particles such as PM2.5 can act as ‘Trojan horse’ for viruses

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Study in mice indicates pollution-borne pathogens can reach deep into the lungs and attack more distant organs through the bloodstream. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3224134/chinese-scientists-find-small-air-pollution-particles-such-pm25-can-act-trojan-horse-viruses?utm_source=rss_feed

‘Outright lies’: China’s Ottawa embassy dismisses explosive AIIB claims

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Fallout from the explosive resignation of the bank’s global communications head has already sparked a Canadian investigation. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3224156/outright-lies-chinas-ottawa-embassy-dismisses-explosive-aiib-claims?utm_source=rss_feed

Asian-Americans torn over use of race in college admissions and impact of looming US Supreme Court decision

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The US Supreme Court will soon issue a ruling that could end or weaken the practice of affirmative action at colleges and universities. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3224126/asian-americans-torn-over-use-race-college-admissions-and-impact-looming-us-supreme-court-decision?utm_source=rss_feed

China’s economic growth falters in May, youth unemployment hits new high

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. China’s economic growth continued to lose momentum in May amid weak retail sales and industrial production, while youth unemployment rose to a record high, data released on Thursday showed. https://www.scmp.com/economy/economic-indicators/article/3224123/chinas-economic-growth-falters-may-youth-unemployment-hits-new-high?utm_source=rss_feed

China cuts third key policy rate to prop up economy, while US Federal Reserve pauses hikes

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. People’s Bank of China lowered the interest rate on its one-year medium-term lending facility (MLF) loans on Thursday after the US Federal Reserve overnight voted to hold its benchmark lending rate after 10 straight…