China’s population is declining for the first time since 1961, highlighting the demographic crisis

BEIJING/HONG KONG (Reuters) – China’s inhabitants declined final yr for the primary time in six many years, a historic shift that’s anticipated to mark the beginning of an extended interval of declining inhabitants numbers with profound repercussions for its economic system. and the world. The decline, the worst since 1961, the final yr of the … Read more

Move over Ben Franklin: laser detonators electrify scientists

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – When Benjamin Franklin made his first lightning rod within the 1750s after famously experimenting with flying a kite with a swap connected throughout a thunderstorm, the American inventor had no approach of understanding that it might stay state-of-the-art. for hundreds of years. Scientists at the moment are transferring to enhance an 18th-century … Read more

China suspends issuance of visas in Japan and South Korea

Chinese language Embassy condemns ‘discriminatory’ South Korean border guidelines Some cities say the height in COVID infections was final month Chinese language state media is criticizing Pfizer over the worth of Paxlovid BEIJING (Reuters) – China on Tuesday suspended issuance of short-term visas in South Korea and Japan, after saying it could retaliate in opposition … Read more