News Location Channel: China

Renewable aviation fuels prepare for take-off in Australia

University of South Australia — Tue, 21 May 2024 01:05:59 EST

Aviation experts from the University of South Australia (UniSA) will work with their Chinese counterparts over the next two years to develop a sustainable aviation biofuel industry in both countries.

China's sinking cities indicate global-scale problem, Virginia Tech researcher says

Virginia Tech — Thu, 18 Apr 2024 14:00:43 EST

A third of China's urban population at risk of city sinking, according to new satellite data. In an invited article for the journal Science, Manoochehr Shirzaei discusses how this phenomenon points to a global problem: Land is sinking everywhere.

The year of dragon: revisiting the Dragon King

Chinese Academy of Sciences — Thu, 29 Feb 2024 09:30:10 EST

The January 1, 2024, Noto Peninsula, Japan, Mw7.5 earthquake has undoubtedly been one of the most important earthquakes in 2024, causing widespread attention of the seismological community worldwide. In a recent Editorial of Earthquake Research Advances, titled "Tracing the pace of an approaching 'seismic dragon king': additional evidence for the Noto earthquake swarm and the 2024 Mw7.5 Noto earthquake", Liu, Yue, and her coauthors comment on the predictability of this earthquake.

What Will It Take for China to Reach Carbon Neutrality by 2060?

University of California San Diego — Mon, 26 Feb 2024 15:00:00 EST

To become carbon neutral by 2060, as mandated by President Xi Jinping, China will have to build eight to 10 times more wind and solar power installations than currently exist in the country. Reaching carbon neutrality will also require major construction of transmission lines.

Assessing Endosulfan Residues and Farmer Response Post-Ban in China's Cotton Regions

Chinese Academy of Sciences — Wed, 31 Jan 2024 07:20:48 EST

A study focusing on Northwest China's cotton fields by UNDP found persistent endosulfan residues from historical agricultural production despite its ban now.

When Chinese citizens are surveyed anonymously, support for party and government plummets

University of Southern California (USC) — Mon, 29 Jan 2024 16:05:17 EST

Chinese citizens who rarely voice open criticism of their government reveal stronger negative views when they can answer questions anonymously, according to a new study published in The China Quarterly.

Understanding the Integrated Health Management System Policy in China From Multiple Perspectives: Systematic Review and Content Analysis

Journal of Medical Internet Research — Wed, 24 Jan 2024 03:45:18 EST

Background: The integrated health management system (IHMS), which unites all health care-related institutions under a health-centered organizational framework, is of great significance to China in promoting the hierarchical treatme...

Reducing PM2.5 Disparity in China: Progress and Challenges

Chinese Academy of Sciences — Wed, 27 Dec 2023 07:20:18 EST

PM2.5 (particulate matter less than 2.5 micrometers in diameter) is a critical pollutant affecting air quality and public health. In China, rapid industrialization and urbanization have led to severe PM2.5 pollution, posing significant health risks and environmental concerns.

Shaping Tobacco Control Messages for the Chinese Lunar New Year Through Effective Short Videos

Chinese Academy of Sciences — Mon, 11 Dec 2023 07:20:24 EST

The short video themed "Gamified couple at home" was considered as the most suitable one for wide dissemination because of its innovative style and potential effectiveness in changing behavioral intentions of cigarette gifting.

Does rainfall in southern China contribute to air pollution in the North China Plain?

Science China Press — Tue, 21 Nov 2023 12:05:42 EST

Researchers found that rainfall in southern China can worsen air pollution in the North China Plain by intensifying a weather pattern that traps pollutants.

Advancing Coastal Waterbird Conservation in China: Policy Progress and Challenges

Chinese Academy of Sciences — Tue, 19 Sep 2023 11:15:16 EST

This article reviews conservation measures taken in recent decade to protect waterbirds in China's coastal wetlands and provides recommendations for future conservation action from three aspects: policy and administration, habitat conservation and management, and multiparty participation.

Experts available to comment on Maui fires, Kansas newspaper raid, Chinese tech investment ban, AI in schools

Indiana University — Tue, 15 Aug 2023 10:55:23 EST

Experts from Indiana University are available to comment on a variety of topics in the worlds of politics, finance, education and disaster response making headlines the week of Aug. 14, 2023.

China's oldest water pipes were a communal effort

University College London — Mon, 14 Aug 2023 11:00:00 EST

A system of ancient ceramic water pipes, the oldest ever unearthed in China, shows that neolithic people were capable of complex engineering feats without the need for a centralised state authority, finds a new study by UCL researchers.

University of Illinois Professor Rakesh Kumar - expert on semiconductors, issues at the intersection of technology, policy, and society

University Of Illinois Grainger College Of Engineering — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 10:45:14 EST

Effectiveness of video gameplay restrictions questioned in new study

University of York — Thu, 10 Aug 2023 15:35:37 EST

Legal restrictions placed on the amount of time young people in China can play video games may be less effective than originally thought, a new study has revealed.

Overlooked CO2 Emissions Induced by Air Pollution Control Devices in China's Coal-Fired Power Plants

Chinese Academy of Sciences — Tue, 08 Aug 2023 08:25:07 EST

China's rapid industrialization and economic growth have led to an increasing demand for energy, with coal being the primary source of power generation. As a result, China boasts the world's largest fleet of coal-fired power plants (CFPPs), contributing over 60% of its domestic electricity supply. However, the operation of these CFPPs has also resulted in significant air pollutant emissions, leading to adverse impacts on public health and the environment.

Guideline-recommended diabetes care exceedingly lacking in China

American College of Physicians (ACP) — Mon, 31 Jul 2023 17:00:00 EST

A cross-sectional survey of persons with self-reported diabetes in China found that guideline-recommended diabetes care targets have not been met. The findings highlight the need for immediate national health actions to improve care. The findings are published in Annals of Internal Medicine.

Fabrication of Nanoscale Photonic Crystals with Ultrafast Laser

Chinese Academy of Sciences — Mon, 31 Jul 2023 11:15:06 EST

Photonic crystal structures have excellent light control properties and are hot topics in the field of photonics. For the preparation of photonic crystal structures with nanoscale three-dimensional spatial resolution inside the crystal, new femtosecond laser processing technologies are urgently needed. Scientists in China proposed a photonic crystal structure fabrication method based on nanoscale femtosecond laser multi-beam lithography. The technique will open possible ways to fabricate nanostructures for applications in optical communication and light manipulation.

China's extreme poverty rate increased under capitalist reforms

Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona — Fri, 14 Jul 2023 14:05:04 EST

It is widely believed that China's socialist economy had relatively high rates of extreme poverty, while the capitalist reforms of the 1980s and 1990s delivered rapid progress, with extreme poverty declining from 88% in 1981 to zero by 2018.

Climate effects of future aerosol reductions for achieving carbon neutrality in China

Science China Press — Mon, 26 Jun 2023 16:45:36 EST

This study is led by Prof. Yang Yang from Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology. when China pursues the carbon neutrality goal and the long-term air quality target, aerosol reductions will cause temperature increase over eastern China and enhance precipitation over southern China.