I’m the Shanghai bureau chief for The New York Times, reporting on China’s economy and society. What I Cover I report on China and what it means to be the world’s second-largest economy with nearly one fifth of the world’s population. China’s economic rise has powered global growth; its stumbles shake the world’s financial markets….
Text size Russian President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday he was expecting Chinese leader Xi Jinping to attend a summit of the BRICS group of major emerging economies in Russia next month. Putin has looked to the Chinese leader for support since the Ukraine conflict began, with the two boosting trade to record highs as Russia…
An Airbus SE A350 aircraft operated by Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd. on the tarmac at Hong Kong International Airport in Hong Kong, China, on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific on Wednesday confirmed it expects to return its Airbus A350 planes to service by the…
China and Japan did not use their defense hotline to communicate following an unprecedented violation of Japanese airspace by a Chinese military spy plane last week, diplomatic sources said Wednesday, casting fresh doubt over the direct line’s effectiveness in crisis management. In May last year, the two Asian neighbors began operating a hotline between their…
With the extensive $234 million rehabilitation project planned for the historic Veterans Memorial Bridge, some have asked: Why not build a new one? The state Department of Transportation says it’s too expensive. The cost to build a new bridge over the Susquehanna River between York and Lancaster counties would likely be more than $340 million,…
The British car market is witnessing a recovery, marked by diverse demand and strategic advantages that are drawing increased investment from automakers and supply chain players. This positive trend is evident at the Low Carbon Vehicle (LCV) exhibition on September 4-5 in the UK (local time). Organized by Cenex, the UK’s premier Centre of Excellence…
A recent review commissioned by the World Health Organization (WHO) has concluded that there is no evidence to support a link between mobile phone use and an increased risk of brain cancer. Despite the widespread adoption of wireless technology, the review, released on Tuesday, found no corresponding rise in brain cancer cases, even among individuals…
A new national survey by Cleveland Clinic revealed similarities and differences across generations when it comes to men’s health. The survey highlights health priorities and concerns among men; however, there were generational differences in health habits, mental health and the use of social media as a source of health information. While 95% of men surveyed…
A new review commissioned by the World Health Organisation (WHO) has found no evidence linking mobile phone use to an increased risk of brain cancer. This study, which analysed research from around the world, provides reassurance amid the widespread use of mobile phones and wireless technology. Despite the massive increase in mobile phone usage over…
A lot is being discussed about the use of mobile phones and its impact on brain health. The level of concern extends to cancer and this has been a major concern among kids and adults.Exposure to radio waves have become the favorite subject of researchers in the last few decades as our dependence on phones…