Chinese dancers made a remarkable mark at the 2026 World Breakdancing Sports Dance Festival in Brisbane. The team secured three gold medals, showing their strength and skill in international dance sports. The event, which attracts top dancers from around the globe, featured intense battles in various categories. China’s athletes impressed both judges and fans with their precise moves, creative routines, and high energy performances. Three Chinese athletes took first place in their respective categories. Their wins highlight the country’s growing dominance in breakdancing, a sport gaining popularity worldwide. Experts say China’s success reflects strong training programs and growing investment in…
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Nvidia suppliers have reportedly paused production after Chinese customs officials blocked shipments of the company’s H200 AI chips from entering China, according to a report cited by Reuters. The move comes despite the chips having been cleared for export by the United States government. Sources said Chinese authorities warned domestic tech firms against buying the processors without explaining whether the restriction is temporary or a full ban. The situation is further complicated by a US requirement that the chips pass through American testing facilities, triggering a 25% tariff. Analysts remain split over whether allowing the powerful AI chips into China…
A controversial US-funded hepatitis B vaccine study in Guinea-Bissau has been cancelled following ethical concerns.The decision was confirmed by a senior official at the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention. The $1.6m trial, backed by the US Department of Health and Human Services under Robert F Kennedy Jr, faced strong criticism.Opponents said the design risked withholding proven hepatitis B vaccines from newborns in a high-burden country. Africa CDC said the study failed to meet ethical standards and required major redesign.Guinea-Bissau officials later confirmed the trial was halted due to these concerns. Health experts welcomed the move as a victory…
West Ham United are prepared to sell Lucas Paquetá this month only if the deal includes an agreement for him to be loaned back for the remainder of the season, a condition that is meeting resistance from Flamengo. The Brazilian club saw an initial €35m bid rejected and are willing to increase their offer to around €40m, but are reluctant to send Paquetá back to London, believing they could wait until the summer and secure him for less. Paquetá has made it clear he wants to return to Brazil after a difficult period in England, having grown disillusioned following spot-fixing…
BP has said it expects to write down up to $5bn on its struggling green energy operations as it refocuses on fossil fuels under new chair Albert Manifold. The writedowns will mainly affect BP’s gas and low-carbon transition businesses but are not expected to impact underlying profits when full-year results are published in February. The move follows BP’s efforts to sell a stake in its solar arm Lightsource and the cancellation of hydrogen projects in the UK, Oman and Australia. Shares fell after BP also warned of weaker oil trading in the final quarter, echoing similar caution from rival Shell.…
Diageo is reportedly considering selling its Chinese assets as part of a strategic overhaul under its new chief executive, Dave Lewis. The owner of major brands including Guinness and Johnnie Walker is said to be working with Goldman Sachs and UBS to review its China operations, where sales have been weakening. According to Bloomberg News, the review could lead to the disposal of Diageo’s 63% stake in Shanghai-listed Sichuan Swellfun, a producer and distributor of baijiu. Shares in Sichuan Swellfun have fallen sharply over the past year, reducing its market value to about 19.2bn yuan. Lewis, who took over at…
The “Winter Snow Sunshine” Ice and Snow Festival officially opened in Shenyang’s Heping District, inviting primary and middle school students to participate in winter sports. The event aims to promote physical activity, community engagement, and interest in ice and snow sports among young people. The festival offers students opportunities to try a variety of winter activities, including skating, sledding, and snow games. Organizers emphasized that the event is designed to be safe, fun, and educational, encouraging children to develop skills while enjoying the outdoors during the winter season. Teachers and parents welcomed the festival, noting that it provides a positive…
Same-sex sexual behaviour in non-human primates may help reinforce social bonds and maintain group cohesion during periods of environmental or social stress, according to new research. Writing in Nature Ecology & Evolution, scientists led by Prof Vincent Savolainen of Imperial College London analysed documented cases across primate species and found the behaviour to be widespread, recorded in 59 species including chimpanzees, Barbary macaques and mountain gorillas. The findings suggest either a deep evolutionary origin or repeated independent evolution of the behaviour. The study found same-sex sexual behaviour was more common in species living in harsh, dry environments with scarce resources…
West Ham United edged past Queens Park Rangers after extra time to reach the FA Cup fourth round. The 2-1 win offered rare relief for manager Nuno Espírito Santo, ending a 64-day wait for victory. Championship side QPR pushed West Ham deep into the contest, underlining the Premier League club’s ongoing struggles. The decisive moment came through new signing Taty Castellanos, who headed home the winner in extra time after an assist from Crysencio Summerville. Summerville also scored West Ham’s equaliser before the break, producing one of his stronger performances in claret and blue. QPR had earlier levelled through Richard…
China has made significant progress in vaccine innovation and immunization efforts, marking important achievements for both domestic and global health. The China vaccine innovation progress includes breakthroughs in developing domestic HPV and Ebola vaccines. In addition to new vaccines, China has expanded access to pneumococcal and shingles vaccines. Health officials say these measures help protect vulnerable populations, reduce disease burden, and strengthen national immunization programs. Several Chinese vaccines have received World Health Organization (WHO) prequalification. This recognition confirms quality, safety, and effectiveness, enabling these vaccines to contribute to global vaccine supply and international public health initiatives. Experts note that China’s…
