China’s Xi Jinping calls for ‘no delay’ in private sector protection

China’s Xi Jinping calls for ‘no delay’ in private sector protection

In another show of support for China’s private sector, Beijing has released the details of a speech from President Xi Jinping which included vows the country would guarantee a level playing field for private firms, safeguard entrepreneurs’ lawful rights and interests, and step up efforts to solve their long-standing challenges, including overdue payments. The full…

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It carries benefits for every life stage

It carries benefits for every life stage

Think creatine is just for making gains at the gym? Think again. Emerging evidence suggests this powerhouse compound is also a major player in brain and muscle health. Once the go-to of bodybuilders and elite athletes, creatine has gone mainstream, gaining traction among everyday gym-goers and older adults looking to stay strong with age. Another…

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China school demands parents sign up for physical discipline or pupils face forced transfer

China school demands parents sign up for physical discipline or pupils face forced transfer

A privately-run school in southern China has come under fire for ordering parents to sign up to rules approving the use of corporal punishment on students. Longyuan Experimental School in Yangjiang, Guangdong province, was exposed in mid-February for asking the parents of its students to give consent for punishment measures including whipping hands and standing…

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