Tuesday, 8th, 2024 | 7:39AM Updated

Workers prepare socks at a facility in Shanghai. China's manufacturing sector is being hit hard by the country's aging population.
China’s Workforce Crisis Forcing Global Brands to Pack Up

China's working-age population will shrink to about 57 percent over the next 15 years, leading to higher production costs on the part of international companies.

The additional vaccines WHO is asking China to add in its program are all beneficial to children, according to Lance Rodewald, team leader of WHO China’s Expanded Program on Immunization.
WHO Calls on Chinese Government to Expand Vaccine List

The World Health Organization (WHO) called on China on Tuesday, March 29, to include five vaccines in the country's vaccine program, according to an article by China Daily.

Xi and his Czech counterpart, Milos Zeman, signed nine documents solidifying the partnership between both countries.
China Gains New European Partner in Czech Republic

The cordial welcome for President Xi comes amid China's agreement with the Czech Republic to strengthen diplomatic ties and strategic partnership last Tuesday.

In 2015, roughly 26 million foreign tourists flew to China, according to the China National Tourism Administration, representing a 1.4-percent drop from 2014 data.
New Marketing Strategies Key to Boost Inbound Tourism in China

While outbound tourism is strong, China's inbound tourism is struggling to attract foreign travelers. Marketing strategies and visa restrictions count as main factors that deter foreign tourists from entering the country.

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Deputy Administrator Lori Garver of NASA is given a tour of the Bigelow Aerospace facilities by the company's President Robert Bigelow February 4, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
SpaceX returns to flight with Bigelow's inflatable space habitat set for launch

SpaceX is set to return to flight with the launch of a cargo resupply service mission to the International Space Station (ISS). SpaceX's Dragon cargo spacecraft is set for launch at 4:43 p.m. EDT on April 8, Friday.

In Shanghai, the new rules stipulate that local families who already own one property and are planning to buy a second one are required to pay at least 50 percent down payment.
New Rules Introduced in Shanghai, Shenzhen to Cool Rising Home Prices

To help ease soaring home prices, Shanghai and Shenzhen have introduced a set of new restrictions, according to an article by China Daily. They are the first among major Chinese cities to announce such a move, but analysts are wary of its efficiency.

A screencap of Swedish national Peter Dahlin during his televised confession. Several countries and human rights groups have aired their concern over such practices by the Chinese government.
Groups Express Concern Over China's Televised Confessions

Several countries and human rights organizations have expressed their concern over China's increasing use of televised confessions against those who have committed crimes.

A farmer reaps rice by hands in a field in Yugan County, Jiangxi Province, China, on Nov. 2, 2007.
China Rules Out Industrial GM Grain Farms

China will not be establishing industrial-scale genetically modified (GM) grain farms for the time being, a senior government official said on Tuesday, amid concerns on the potential side effects of GM food.

In this handout from NASA, the planet Saturn is seen backlit by the sun, sent Cassini spacecraft July 19, 2013 in space. NASA unvieled the image, that spans 404,880 miles (651,591 kilometers) across, November 12, 2013.
Just how old are Saturn's rings? New study says Saturn's moons and rings may be younger than the dinosaurs

A new study reveals the estimated age of Saturn's moons and rings, where some of its icy moons may have been formed after many dinosaurs roamed the Earth.

University counselors knowledgeable with the specific financial conditions of each student were on hand to help finalize the list of recipient students.
Foundation Uses Big Data to Provide Financial Support for University Students

Big data technology is helping over 300 impoverished students get customized financial support from the Nanjing University of Science and Technology Education Development Foundation, according to an article by China Daily.

A well-known scientist enumerated several reasons as to why SpaceX would not be able to beat NASA into bringing the first human being on Mars.
SpaceX news: Neil deGrasse Tyson expresses worry over SpaceX's plans to reach Mars; SpaceX will never beat NASA

A few months ago, SpaceX revealed that the company is prepping to beat NASA and send the first man on Mars within the next 10 years.

A new viral video shows Michigan University Students verbally abusing an Uber Driver
Viral video: Michigan Students verbally offend Uber driver; Latest update, both parties might be guilty

A video of Michigan students verbally abusing an Uber driver in Ann Arbor has gone viral, reaping up over 600k view on the YouTube. Michigan University says they are "extremely disappointed by students' behavior while Artur Zawada and Jake Croman has both filed a police complaint.

Authorities have launched a crackdown against dissidents after a letter calling for President Xi Jinping's resignation surfaced online.
China Intensifies Crackdown Over 'Xi Resign' Letter

China has launched a major crackdown on dissidents following the publication online of a letter urging President Xi Jinping to resign.

Emerging victorious: 23-year-old Neijiang-born diver Qiu Bo bagged the gold medal at the 2015 FINA World Championships in Kazan, Russia.
Alleged Doping Issues to Hit Chinese Swimmers Get Probed

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) investigates doping allegations thrown at some Chinese swimmers as claimed by whistleblowers to The Time. The China Anti-Doping Agency (CHINADA) said that no cover-up happened and that it will release the result of its own investigation.

To make matters worse, the vaccine scandal has created an atmosphere of distrust toward China’s medical system.
State Council Creates Team to Investigate Vaccine Scandal

The State Council has promised on Monday, March 27, to intensity investigations regarding the exposed vaccine scandal. A special team has been set up to closely investigate the regulatory system that supposedly failed to halt distribution of substandard vaccines, according to an article by China Daily.

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