US-China Microbiome Differences
10 articles from 5 countries
Chinese scientists report significant differences in the vaginal microbiomes of American and Chinese women, challenging universal health approaches. A specific bacterium linked to bacterial vaginosis shows distinct prevalence, suggesting tailored health strategies may be needed for different populations.
China's exports to US grow 17% in July amid trade tensions
- China's exports to the United States surged 17% in July compared to the same month last year, reaching $41.9 billion. - This growth occurs despite ongoing trade tensions between the two economic giants. - China's overall exports rose 23.9% in July, while imports increased by 27.5%, indicating strong global trade activity.
US imposes 15% polysilicon tariff, price floors to challenge China's dominance
- The US has imposed a 15% tariff and price floors on polysilicon imports, targeting China's market dominance. - The measures aim to protect domestic manufacturers of solar panels and semiconductors b…
US Sanctions Cuba's Armed Forces Chief and Military Procurement Network, Including Attachés in China and Russia
- The U.S. announced new sanctions targeting Cuba's Revolutionary Armed Forces Minister and a network involved in military procurement. - The sanctions include seven individuals and five state-owned e…
China's embassy in Argentina accuses US of obstructing cooperation
- China's embassy in Argentina accused the United States of obstructing cooperation between a local company and Huawei through visa revocations. - The embassy called the U.S. action an affront to sove…
US Emulates China and Cuba, Opening Door to Market Principles
- The United States is adopting policies similar to China and Cuba regarding market integration. - Both the U.S. and Cuba are moving away from strict ideological stances to embrace a combination of st…
US presses China over alleged scam bosses despite growing police cooperation
- The US has urged China to hold alleged scam bosses accountable internationally, with President Trump personally raising the issue with President Xi Jinping. - A senior State Department official stat…
U.S. Sanctions Cuba's Military Envoy in Beijing Over China Procurement
- The U.S. sanctioned Cuba's senior military representative in Beijing, accusing him of procuring military equipment from China. - Waldo Perez Cortes, Cuba's military attache, was added to the U.S. Tr…
Will latest trade ‘speed bump’ slow China-US ties, or even stop Xi-Trump summit?
- China has sanctioned seven U.S. entities and tightened export controls on drones in response to U.S. actions. - The U.S. recently added Chinese companies to a list under the Uygur Forced Labour Prev…
China media slams US think tank over student visa report
- A US think tank's report highlighting a 46% drop in US student visas for Chinese nationals has sparked backlash in China. - Chinese media accused the Centre for Immigration Studies (CIS) of politici…
Has China’s missile force got America’s Kadena base in Japan in its sights?
- Chinese state television broadcast footage appearing to show the US Air Force's Kadena Air Base in Okinawa as a target for the PLA's missile force. - The imagery was featured in a CCTV documentary, …
