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China’s rare earth cerium drug can kill gout pains once and for all: scientists
One of the world’s most abundant rare earth elements could offer a comprehensive, long-lasting treatment for gout, a Chinese team has found.
The extremely painful form…
Disposable fashion trend among Chinese tourists sparks waste and health concerns
The trend of wearing disposable clothing while travelling gained popularity among Chinese internet users this summer, drawing criticism for its environmental impact.
The term “disposable clothing”…
As hordes head to Shenzhen, Hong Kong bars, restaurants sign up for more floor space
Hong Kong’s food and beverage (F&B) operators, both new and existing players, signed leases for 155,000 sq ft of new floor space in the second…
US looks to warship designs from Japan, South Korea and Turkey, reports say
Washington is considering using Japanese, South Korean or Turkish frigate designs to expand the country’s naval fleet as the American shipbuilding industry struggles to meet…
‘Nepal is not closed’: tour operators battle flood fallout, urge visitors to return
Rajendra Lama’s phone has barely stopped buzzing. In between coordinating rescue operations for flood survivors with the Nepal Mountaineering Association and running his travel company,…