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Chinese student chooses unusual career with Rs 1.4 lakh starting salary, sparks buzz
A fourth-year university student in China is pursuing farriering, a specialised profession involving the trimming of horses' hooves and fitting of horseshoes. With only 70 certified practitioners in the country, the field offers a rare career path. Experienced farriers can earn up to 50,000 yuan (about Rs 7 lakh) a month, while his teacher expects him to earn more than 10,000 yuan (about Rs 1.4 lakh) after graduation.
COVID-era Wuhan party boss under investigation, says China's anti-graft watchdog
Wang Zhonglin, the former party chief of Hubei and Wuhan, is under investigation for corruption. This follows his earlier prominence during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly appointed as Wuhan's top official in February 2020. He served as governor of Hubei in 2021 and later became the highest-ranking official in the province. Additionally, several other senior officials from pandemic-era Hubei have faced investigations and serious consequences.
China’s army-linked university was served Nvidia chips despite US sanctions
A Chinese university with close links to the country's military has purchased two of Nvidia's powerful H200 AI chips despite being on the US export blacklist, according to procurement records reviewed by Reuters. The findings raise fresh concerns over gaps in Washington's export restrictions and China's access to advanced American technology through domestic suppliers. Other Chinese universities and research institutions have also reportedly obtained restricted Nvidia chips or rented computing capacity powered by them.
Wife suffers five broken ribs after husband hugs her, bizarre incident from China goes viral
A woman in China's Jiangsu province suffered five broken ribs and a hairline fracture after her husband hugged her. Doctors reportedly linked the injuries to osteoporosis, which weakens bones. She was treated without surgery and discharged, while a doctor explained why rib fractures from ordinary hugs are uncommon and outlined ways to maintain bone health.
China-Europe rail and India’s long road to Eurasia
India is focusing on connectivity initiatives such as the International North-South Transport Corridor and the IMEC. Geopolitical tensions have challenged India's ambitions to establish reliable connectivity with Europe. In contrast, the China-Europe freight network significantly expands trade routes across Eurasia. The expansion provides multiple routes and helps mitigate disruptions in maritime transport. A shift in India-China relations may further enhance India's connectivity options with Eurasian markets.
Online hate is stealing the joy from sport
Athletes are increasingly paying a psychological price for the anger of fans who mistake sporting disappointment for a licence to abuse. Coco Gauff experienced extensive online abuse after her match in Beijing due to a disrupted rally. This incident sparked discussions about the excessive pressure and scrutiny facing female athletes. The emotional toll on athletes is compounded by threats and humiliation, affecting their performance and mental health.
Second plague case in Siberia? Russia responds after WHO presses Moscow for answers over 28-year-old researcher’s death
Russia has rejected claims of a second pneumonic plague case after the death of laboratory worker Darya Shipilova. The World Health Organization sought clarification regarding her death and reports of another employee falling ill. Shipilova worked at a Siberian research institute and passed away from pneumonia of unknown origin. Russian authorities confirmed no connection between her death and pneumonic plague pathogens.
China confirms nomination of senior health official for WHO chief's post amid COVID scrutiny
China has officially nominated Dr. Song Li, a senior health official, for the WHO Director-General position. This nomination could draw international attention to China's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Song has extensive experience in public health, including maternal and child health coordination during health emergencies. The election results will be revealed after the current Director-General’s term concludes in August 2027.
China confirms nomination of senior health official for WHO chief's post amid COVID scrutiny
China has put forward the nomination of Dr. Song Li for Director-General of the World Health Organization. Her background includes significant experience in public health, especially during health emergencies. This nomination could attract renewed scrutiny on China's COVID-19 pandemic response and the origins of the virus. If elected, she would be the second Chinese official to lead the WHO.
48-year-old doctor leaves 2-decade-long medical practice to run a shop, says ‘she's so happy’
After two decades in the medical field, Dr. Dong Min made a bold leap into entrepreneurship by opening her own bun shop. Her journey began when a friend introduced her to the art of bun-making, stemming from a family enterprise. Now, working long hours in the shop has brought her less stress compared to her previous career, proving that it’s never too late to pursue a passion.
7-year-old skater falls at start, makes stunning comeback: What her story teaches about setbacks
A seven-year-old roller skater named Tangtang staged a dramatic comeback at a competition in Wuhan after falling at the start and dropping to the back of the field. According to reports, she recovered, overtook the other competitors and finished first in her group. The story has resonated as a lesson in resilience, while her later fifth-place finish shows setbacks can happen again.
WHO-led team in Wuhan probing COVID origins meet Chinese scientists
The group is expected to spend two more weeks in China, and will visit the seafood market at the centre of the early outbreak. It will also visit the Wuhan Institute of Virology. One hypothesis, rejected by China, is that the outbreak was caused by a leak at the government lab.
'We are not afraid': Wuhan residents say they hope WHO team finds virus origins
An international team of investigators is expected to travel to China in January, the WHO said on Thursday, more than a year after the first identified cluster of COVID-19 infections was linked to the Huanan seafood market in Wuhan.
China tries to flip the pandemic script, starring a 'reborn' Wuhan
The PR blitz plays out daily in comments by Chinese officials and lavish state media coverage of a "reborn" Wuhan that trumpets China's epidemic-control efforts and economic recovery while the United States struggles.
Wuhan's lessons in containing Covid-19: Wear masks, no home quarantine for patients
Citing the experience of Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, for which he is the president, Wang told the local media that some medics in non-Covid-19 treating departments contracted the coronavirus at the early stage of the outbreak because none of them wore masks.
Wuhan rent protest shows unrest brewing in China after lockdown
Wuhan officially emerged on Wednesday from a mass quarantine put in place on Jan. 23. The strict restrictions helped China stem the outbreak of the deadly disease known as Covid-19, but it also led to a deep slump in investment and consumption that pushed the economy into its most dire situation in decades.
Indians in Wuhan say strict lockdown, social distancing only ways to contain COVID-19
A few daring Indians, who remained in Wuhan where the novel coronavirus first emerged and then became a global pandemic, have a word of advice for their compatriots back home: follow the strict lockdown and self-isolation measures to arrest the spread of the deadly disease.
Covid-19: 'Very homesick' Wuhan residents trickle back to stricken city
The young couple stepped from a Chinese bullet train onto the deserted platform of Wuhan Station and into the epicentre of the coronavirus epidemic, home at last after more than 40 days in limbo.
Novel coronavirus turns spotlight on Wuhan, Kerala connect
Wuhan has been a popular destination for Keralites and others as an educational hub with quality and affordable medical courses attracting overseas scholars. Impressed by factors like affordability, amenities and international standards in medical education, offered in English, students from Kerala have been flocking to Wuhan University School of Medicine in China.
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