Feminists facing resistance in China find the funny side of things
The growing role of women in China’s stand-up scene and the recent success of funny female-oriented films reflect one way feminism is breaking into the Chinese mainstream: through comedy.
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Trump’s neofascism is here now. Here are 10 things you can do to resist | Robert Reich
America has deep problems, which is why we can’t give up. Protect the vulnerable, organize boycotts and keep fighting. In light of Trump II’s predictably cruel and bonkers beginning, many people ...The Guardian - 3d -
Share of U.S. companies in China looking to relocate hits a record high, survey finds
A record share of U.S. companies in China are accelerating their plans to relocate manufacturing or sourcing, according to a business survey released Thursday.NBC News - 4d -
Gallup findings on USPS show what DOGE faces
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Australian oysters’ blood could hold key to fighting drug-resistant superbugs, researchers find
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For Trump, Greenland and Panama are really about one thing: China
China dominates the global market for “rare earth” minerals crucial for everything from stealth jets to smartphones.MarketWatch - Jan. 18 -
Face the facts: America has outsourced military supply chain to China
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Facing a Flurry of U.S. Sanctions, China Prepares to Hit Back
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Uyghurs detained in Thailand say they face deportation and persecution in China
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Quarter of freshwater species face extinction risk, research finds
Fish, shrimps and crabs threatened by pollution and land use changes, study involving over 1,000 scientists concludesFinancial Times - Jan. 8
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