Corruption

Defective Rabies Vaccine by China’s Changsheng Biotech Sold Abroad

The China State Council has been investigating the defective rabies vaccine manufactured by Jilin-based Changsheng Biotechnology — one of China’s largest vaccine makers — after the China Food and Drug Administration ordered the company to halt production on July 15, 2018. The Council confirmed that some of the vaccine had been sold abroad and that ...

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China’s Prison Slave Labor Revealed by Insider

In October 2012, a handwritten note of distress was written by a slave labor prisoner in one of China’s forced labor camps. It was hidden in a Halloween decoration set produced in the prison. The decoration set was then shipped to the state of Oregon where it was purchased by Ms. Julie Keith. When she ...

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3 Reasons for the U.S.-China Trade War

The U.S.-China trade war may very well be the event that defines which nation will end up as the top superpower of the 21st century. And as far as the U.S. is concerned, there are three major reasons why it has headed into the trade war — China’s disregard for World Trade Organization (WTO) rules, ...

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An Air Show in Taiwan

In the face of China’s continued escalation of military intimidation and diplomatic blockade, Taiwan (officially the Republic of China, ROC) staged an air show with displays of warplanes in southern Taiwan’s Chiayi County on August 11, 2018. The event marked the 81st Anniversary of the Republic of China Air Force Day and served to raise ...

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How Thailand Turned Into the Detroit of Asia

When it comes to automotive manufacturing, Thailand clearly stands out by having the largest automotive industry in the entire Southeast Asian region, thus earning the moniker “Detroit of Asia.” In 2017, Thailand made about 818,000 cars and close to 1.2 million commercial vehicles. And within the first five months of 2018, car sales in the ...

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How a Courageous Daughter Saved Her Father and Made History

To save her father, a young girl courageously wrote a petition to the Emperor 2,000 years ago. Ban Gu (A.D. 32-92), a Chinese historian and politician, wrote a poem in her praise. The courageous daughter was Chunyu Tiying of the Han Dynasty. Tiying‘s father, Chunyu Yi, rose from a humble beginning in Shandong Province, China, ...

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Chunyu Tiying.

Why Public Opinion on Climate Change Matters to Business

A big percentage of Americans believe that climate change will end up being disastrous for the world. According to surveys by the Pew Research Center, almost three-fourths of the U.S. population is of the opinion that storms in the country will worsen due to climate change. They also expect plant and animal life to be severely ...

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The 5 Best Jobs for Millennials

Millennials are now estimated to be one of the biggest demographics of the United States workforce. A millennial usually looks at five factors when considering whether or not to accept a job — salary, work-life balance, the stress level of the job, upward mobility, and future job prospects. Here are some of the best jobs ...

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Come In We're Hiring sign.

The Global Fallout of the US-China Trade War

The ongoing U.S.-China trade war has the entire world on edge. Many see this conflict as a prelude to what could be a seismic shift in how the global economy functions. And the fallout of the trade war might not only lead to large-scale shifts in business investment preferences, but also a huge decline in global ...

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Tim Hortons Eyes China to Boost Its Business

Canada’s most famous coffee chain Tim Hortons has announced plans to expand its operations into China in a bid to boost its revenues.  The company plans to open about 1,500 outlets in China over the next 10 years. Tim Hortons entering a new market The plans to open cafés in China is Tim Hortons’ biggest ...

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