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This publication contains 11 papers, all of which reflect the emphasis on literacy that continues to dominate adult education at the end of International Literacy Year. The papers include four presentations from conferences related to literacy held in 1990, one on literacy and peace held in Indonesia and one on literacy in China held in Macao. The 11 papers are: "Literacy and Peace Education: A Maori Viewpoint" (Te Ripowai Pauline Higgins); "The Consumer Movement's Efforts in Peace Building" (Joe Selvaretnam); "Fijian Literacy: Visions for a Literate Community" (Joseph Veramu); "Past, Present, and Future of Literacy Education in Korea" (Soon Chul Ko); "Education Is the Answer" (Catherine Tseng); "Why Adult Literacy?" (Inayatullah); "Literacy and Literacy Activities in Japan" (Ken Motoki, Mimoru Mori); "Strategies for Literacy and Functional Literacy" (W. M. K. Wijetunga); "Literacy and Peace Education" (A. T. Ariyaratne); "Weaving New Life" (Thailand Foundation for Women); and "The Intercommunity Roles of Adult Educators and Extension Workers" (James Draper). An annotated list of eight resources and a review of a book by Edwin Townsend-Coles on non-formal education in Botswana conclude this journal. (NLA)

A new report from the University Department of Life Sciences and Public Health discusses the potential of personalized medicine (PM) to revolutionize healthcare by tailoring treatments to individual patients based on their data. The report highlights the need for the seamless integration of innovative technologies and collaboration between the European Union (EU) and China in the field of personalized medicine. A Delphi survey was conducted to identify key priorities for the implementation of personalized medicine, including data interoperability, standards, security measures, international partnerships, cost-effectiveness, and value assessment. The effective implementation of new technologies in personalized medicine is crucial for advancing healthcare systems in both Europe and China. [Extracted from the article]

Keywords: PBCZ@CH; ALLTOP; ASIA; ASIATOP; BUSINESS; CHINA; CORONAVIR; ECOTOP; FRX; GLOBALMACR; GOV; MARKETS; TOP; WORLD; WWTOP; WWTOPAS; WWTOPEU EN PBCZ@CH ALLTOP ASIA ASIATOP BUSINESS CHINA CORONAVIR ECOTOP FRX GLOBALMACR GOV MARKETS TOP WORLD WWTOP WWTOPAS WWTOPEU China needs to roll out more stimulus to boost economic growth as the recovery isn't solid and its momentum showed signs of slowing, according to Financial News, a newspaper backed by the central bank. PBCZ@CH, ALLTOP, ASIA, ASIATOP, BUSINESS, CHINA, CORONAVIR, ECOTOP, FRX, GLOBALMACR, GOV, MARKETS, TOP, WORLD, WWTOP, WWTOPAS, WWTOPEU. [Extracted from the article]

This issue of the Courier contains articles loosely connected to each other by the underlying theme of developing people's capacity to improve the quality of their lives. The following articles are included: "Development of Human Resources--A Basic Needs Approach," by Mohiuddin Ahmad; "Rural Poverty," by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization; "Overseas Students--Educating for Development or Privilege?" by Chris Duke; "Kemas: Kemajuan Masyarakat--Development of Society," by the Community Development Division, Ministry of National and Rural Development, Malaysia; "Two Worlds within Each Society: Lokayan's Efforts to Overcome the New Rift," by Rajni Kothari; "The Nepal Literacy Program," by World Education; and "Scheme of Developing the Peasants' Education Undertakings 1983-85, Jilin Province, China," by the Jilin Department of Education. (KC)

Prices closed at 51.23 yuan a metric ton at the end of trading Friday, with 4.1 million tons of trades conducted, according to the official WeChat account of the carbon market. Keywords: 386@HK; 836@HK; 857@HK; VRSK; ALTNRG; ASIA; BASIC; BUSINESS; CHINA; CHM; CLIMATE; CMD; COS; ELC; EUROPE; GOV; HK; INDUSTRIES; MARKETS; NRG; OIL; UTI; WORLD EN 386@HK 836@HK 857@HK VRSK ALTNRG ASIA BASIC BUSINESS CHINA CHM CLIMATE CMD COS ELC EUROPE GOV HK INDUSTRIES MARKETS NRG OIL UTI WORLD China's national carbon market opened with a flurry of trades that sent prices surging, yet it'll be years before the system helps the top polluting nation curb its emissions. [Extracted from the article]

CellOrigin Biotechnology has announced the treatment of the first patient in China with their CAR-macrophage therapy product (CAR-M) SY001. This marks the first investigator-initiated clinical study of CAR-M cell therapy in China. The treatment was well tolerated with no dose-limiting toxicity observed, and the company expects that this innovative product will prove its safety and effectiveness in clinical trials, offering new hope for the treatment of solid tumors. CellOrigin has also collaborated with Zhejiang University on research papers exploring the development of second-generation CAR-iMAC and targeted glycan degradation for solid tumors. They are conducting further pre-clinical and clinical studies to provide safe and effective treatment choices for patients. [Extracted from the article]

Keywords: ALLTOP; ASIA; BUSINESS; CHINA; COS; FIN; GLOBALMACR; GOV; INDUSTRIES; MARKETS; NORTHAM; STK; SVC; US; WORLD; WWTOP EN ALLTOP ASIA BUSINESS CHINA COS FIN GLOBALMACR GOV INDUSTRIES MARKETS NORTHAM STK SVC US WORLD WWTOP RH85FRT1UM0W US shares from Chinese companies surged on Friday after regulators announced the deal to allow Public Company Accounting Oversight Board inspectors to access audit work papers and personnel. The watchdog's staff told reporters that the agreement allows for full and complete access to the audit work papers of companies in both mainland China and Hong Kong. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the challenges faced by the global change program Future Earth and proposes solutions for its future development. The authors identify three major challenges, including a lack of visibility among the global science community, a top-down approach to programming that neglects local communities, and underrepresentation of the global South. The paper provides specific recommendations to strengthen the program, such as using it as a major research platform and involving a variety of stakeholders. The authors emphasize the need for collaboration and the development of a sustainability science alliance. [Extracted from the article]

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A recent study conducted by researchers from Huzhou University in China explores the impact of migrant work experience on farmers' willingness to adopt new agricultural technologies. The study, based on data from the 2018 China Labor Force Dynamic Survey, found that migrant work experience significantly enhances farmers' willingness to adopt new agricultural technologies. This effect is more pronounced among male farmers, those born after 1980, and those with higher levels of education. The study also suggests actively guiding farmers with migrant work experience to adopt new agricultural technologies and encouraging return migrant labor to engage in agriculture again. [Extracted from the article]

A report from Shandong Normal University in China discusses how e-commerce can enhance the quality of China's agricultural exports. The study finds that e-commerce significantly promotes the quality of agricultural exports in all regions of China, particularly in densely populated and economically underdeveloped areas. The mechanism analysis reveals that e-commerce improves agricultural export quality by optimizing the agricultural industry chain, supply chain, and level of servicing. The research suggests that further investigation is needed to explore how e-commerce can help countries navigate global economic uncertainty. [Extracted from the article]

A recent study conducted by researchers from Guangxi University in China explores the impact of collective action on vaccine hesitancy. The study examines how free riding behavior, where individuals benefit from others' vaccination without contributing themselves, contributes to vaccine hesitancy. The findings suggest that free riding behavior is a significant cause of vaccine hesitancy and that promoting cooperation can help alleviate this issue. The study emphasizes the importance of addressing collective action dilemmas to increase vaccination rates and promote public health. [Extracted from the article]

US Audit Watchdog Says "Time Is of the Essence" in China Talks ALLTOP, ASIA, ASIATOP, BUSINESS, CHINA, COS, FIN, GOV, INDUSTRIES, MARKETS, NORTHAM, STK, SVC, TOP, US, WORLD, WWTOP, WWTOPAM Keywords: ALLTOP; ASIA; ASIATOP; BUSINESS; CHINA; COS; FIN; GOV; INDUSTRIES; MARKETS; NORTHAM; STK; SVC; TOP; US; WORLD; WWTOP; WWTOPAM EN ALLTOP ASIA ASIATOP BUSINESS CHINA COS FIN GOV INDUSTRIES MARKETS NORTHAM STK SVC TOP US WORLD WWTOP WWTOPAM (Bloomberg) The head of the Washington regulator that's negotiating with Beijing to stave off the delisting of almost 200 Chinese companies from the American stock market is reiterating the US's tough stance. [Extracted from the article]

Keywords: 957032L; ALLTOP; ASIA; BUSINESS; CHINA; COS; FIN; GLOBALMACR; GOV; GOVTOP; INDUSTRIES; LAW; MARKETS; NORTHAM; STK; SVC; TOP; US; WORLD; WWTOP EN 957032L ALLTOP ASIA BUSINESS CHINA COS FIN GLOBALMACR GOV GOVTOP INDUSTRIES LAW MARKETS NORTHAM STK SVC TOP US WORLD WWTOP (Bloomberg) US and China officials must reach an agreement "very soon" over access to audit work papers for Chinese companies to avoid being kicked off American stock exchanges, Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler said Wednesday. Read more: US-China Talks on Delisting Stocks Hinge on Redacted Audits US lawmakers were originally considering legislation that would move up the audit compliance deadline to 2023, but ended up not including it in a bill to support US chipmakers that the Senate passed Wednesday. [Extracted from the article]

ALLTOP, ASIA, BUSINESS, CHINA, COS, FIN, GLOBALMACR, GOV, INDUSTRIES, MARKETS, NORTHAM, STK, SVC, TOP, US, WORLD, WWTOP, WWTOPAM, WWTOPAS, WWTOPEU Keywords: ALLTOP; ASIA; BUSINESS; CHINA; COS; FIN; GLOBALMACR; GOV; INDUSTRIES; MARKETS; NORTHAM; STK; SVC; TOP; US; WORLD; WWTOP; WWTOPAM; WWTOPAS; WWTOPEU EN ALLTOP ASIA BUSINESS CHINA COS FIN GLOBALMACR GOV INDUSTRIES MARKETS NORTHAM STK SVC TOP US WORLD WWTOP WWTOPAM WWTOPAS WWTOPEU RH82C8T0AFB8 As part of the deal, China will allow Public Company Accounting Oversight Board inspectors to access audit work papers and personnel, according to statements by US and Chinese regulators on Friday. [Extracted from the article]

This article provides an overview of research on dyslexia assessment and identification in China. The researchers from Yunnan Normal University highlight the impact of dyslexia on students' academic performance, self-esteem, mental health, social and emotional development, career, and life prospects. They emphasize the need for scientifically unified methods and tools for dyslexia assessment and identification in China to improve the discovery rate of dyslexic students. The paper aims to analyze the current status of dyslexia research in China and provide insights for future dyslexia assessment and identification. [Extracted from the article]

Keywords: Asia; China; Education; Psychology; Public Education EN Asia China Education Psychology Public Education A new study on psychology is now available. This paper uses the 2018 China Family Panel Studies (CFPS) to verify the role of Chinese family income on intergenerational transmission of education through the education transition matrix and the mediating effect model, and examines the effect of college expansion policy on the mediating effect of family income on intergenerational transmission of education. The news reporters obtained a quote from the research from Wuhan Institute of Technology: "Family investment in education is influenced by family income, and the increase in family income gap will aggravate the inequity of education and enhance the degree of intergenerational transmission of education. [Extracted from the article]

Drawing on the opportunity provided by the China Securities Regulatory Commission in restarting employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs) in 2014, this paper investigates the impact of employee incentives on environmental performance of high-polluting enterprises. Keywords: Asia; China; Health and Medicine; Public Health EN Asia China Health and Medicine Public Health 2023 FEB 10 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Health & Medicine Week -- Data detailed on public health have been presented. [Extracted from the article]

Keywords: ALLTOP; ASIA; BUSINESS; CHINA; COS; FIN; GLOBALMACR; GOV; INDUSTRIES; MARKETS; NORTHAM; STK; SVC; TOP; US; WORLD; WWTOP; WWTOPAM; WWTOPAS; WWTOPEU EN ALLTOP ASIA BUSINESS CHINA COS FIN GLOBALMACR GOV INDUSTRIES MARKETS NORTHAM STK SVC TOP US WORLD WWTOP WWTOPAM WWTOPAS WWTOPEU RH81T2T0G1KY As part of the agreement, China will allow the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board to access audit work papers and personnel, according to statements by US and Chinese regulators on Friday. ALLTOP, ASIA, BUSINESS, CHINA, COS, FIN, GLOBALMACR, GOV, INDUSTRIES, MARKETS, NORTHAM, STK, SVC, TOP, US, WORLD, WWTOP, WWTOPAM, WWTOPAS, WWTOPEU. [Extracted from the article]

A recent systematic review and meta-analysis conducted by researchers from the Department of Pathology in Hong Kong, China, aimed to investigate the association between red meat intake and colorectal cancer among East-Asians. The study analyzed data from five studies involving 48,158 participants and found no significant association between red meat intake and colorectal cancer risks in East-Asians from China, Japan, and South Korea. However, the researchers cautioned that the limited number of included papers and the lack of adjustments for confounders warrant cautious interpretations of the results. This research has been peer-reviewed and published in the Journal of Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases. [Extracted from the article]

Researchers from Henan University of Economics & Law in China have developed a new method for multi-attribute decision making in complex situations. Traditional methods assume perfect rationality, but this study acknowledges the limited rationality of decision makers and the use of multiple linguistic terms to describe preferences. The researchers propose a new correlation coefficient to measure the degree of correlation among probabilistic linguistic term sets and introduce the TODIM method, which considers the psychological behavior of decision makers. The method was validated through an empirical analysis of four internet listed companies in China. The findings provide an important approach for future multi-attribute decision making problems. [Extracted from the article]

The news reporters obtained a quote from the research from Changsha University of Science and Technology: "Taking China's road transport during the COVID-19 pandemic as the research object, this paper introduces an integrated resilience quantification method, draws a road transport resilience curve, and comprehensively and dynamically analyzes and compares the resilience of China's road transport system at different stages among different regions and under different epidemic waves. For more information on this research see: Quantifying Road Transport Resilience to Emergencies: Evidence from China. [Extracted from the article]

This paper reviews ethics dumping incidents in China's biomedical research field and analyzes the underlying causes to answer why China is often susceptible to ethics dumping. Keywords: Asia; China; Drugs and Therapies; Pharmacology; Science And Technology; Technology EN Asia China Drugs and Therapies Pharmacology Science And Technology Technology 1118 1118 1 09/11/23 20230915 NES 230915 2023 SEP 15 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Drug Week -- New study results on pharmacology have been published. [Extracted from the article]

Alcohols, Asia, China, Hydrogel, Organic Chemicals, Polyethylene Glycols, Science China Press Keywords: Alcohols; Asia; China; Hydrogel; Organic Chemicals; Polyethylene Glycols; Science China Press EN Alcohols Asia China Hydrogel Organic Chemicals Polyethylene Glycols Science China Press 591 591 1 08/14/23 20230817 NES 230817 2023 AUG 17 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Blood Weekly -- This review is written by Dr. Weixing Song from the Department of Chemistry, Capital Normal University. Keywords for this news article include: Asia, Alcohols, Hydrogel, Organic Chemicals, Science China Press, Polyethylene Glycols. [Extracted from the article]

Our news editors obtained a quote from the research from the Guangdong University of Foreign Studies, "Our findings indicate that the implementation of URBMI has no significant effect on the aggregated private health insurance market. This paper presents new evidence of the effect of public health insurance on private health insurance market by exploiting a quasi-experiment of Urban Resident Basic Medical Insurance (URBMI) in China." Keywords: Guangzhou; People's Republic of China; Asia; Economic Analysis and Policy; Economics; China; Health Insurance; Health and Medicine; Public Health; Risk and Prevention EN Guangzhou People's Republic of China Asia Economic Analysis and Policy Economics China Health Insurance Health and Medicine Public Health Risk and Prevention 6613 6613 1 07/10/23 20230714 NES 230714 2023 JUL 14 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Health Insurance Week -- Investigators publish new report on Economics - Economic Analysis and Policy. [Extracted from the article]

Keywords: ALLTOP; ASIA; BUSINESS; CHINA; COS; HK; INDUSTRIES; MARKETS; MKTTOP; STK; STKTOP; SVC; TOP; WORLD; WWTOP; WWTOPAS EN ALLTOP ASIA BUSINESS CHINA COS HK INDUSTRIES MARKETS MKTTOP STK STKTOP SVC TOP WORLD WWTOP WWTOPAS RH7QKTT1UM0Y Hong Kong's Hang Seng Tech Index climbed as much as 2.1% on Friday before paring gains to close 0.8% higher as it capped its biggest weekly gain in over a month. China regulators have instructed major accounting firms to prepare to bring audit work papers of US-listed Chinese companies to Hong Kong, where they can be reviewed by US officials, according to a person who asked not to be identified as the discussions are private. [Extracted from the article]

A study conducted by researchers at Xiamen University in China examines the impact of unconventional monetary policies on China's economic and financial cycle. The study finds that the US unconventional monetary policy, implemented after the global financial crisis in 2008, had a negative effect on China's inflation and output, while China's stock and commodity markets experienced short-term increases. The research suggests that China's monetary policy had a greater impact on the domestic economy and financial markets during the same period. The study's findings provide valuable insights for decision-making in response to the new wave of unconventional US monetary policies prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic. [Extracted from the article]

A recent study conducted at Guangdong Ocean University in China explores the concept of social accessibility for gay men in mainland China using the locative media platform Blued. The study found that Blued, which combines physical and digital space, provides visibility and a sense of belonging for non-closeted gay men in a heteronormative urban space. However, users also face visibility asymmetries and risks. The research highlights the importance of new media and physical space in facilitating public interaction for marginalized groups in the city. [Extracted from the article]

The article reports on the negative implication of the economic downturn to scrap dealers in China as well as relates that there is a possibility for recovery due to the move of manufacturers to restock recycled products in the region. According to the article, although the prices of scrap commodities fell by 70%, volumes are slowly picking up, with orders reclaiming back to high levels. It affirms that one source growth will come from packaging for appliances and high technology gadgets.

Drawing on published historical data, unpublished archival documents, and recently collected oral interviews, this paper provides a historical overview of antibiotic use and abuse in the People's Republic of China (PRC) from the second half of the 20th century to the present. Keywords: Advertising; Antibacterials; Antibiotics; Antimicrobials; Asia; China; Drugs and Therapies; Health and Medicine; Marketing EN Advertising Antibacterials Antibiotics Antimicrobials Asia China Drugs and Therapies Health and Medicine Marketing 83 83 1 03/23/23 20230323 NES 230323 2023 MAR 23 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Blood Weekly -- New study results on antibiotics have been published. [Extracted from the article]

Keywords: Asia; COVID-19; China; Climate Change; Coronavirus; Global Warming; Greenhouse Gases; RNA Viruses; SARS-CoV-2; Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2; Viral; Virology EN Asia COVID-19 China Climate Change Coronavirus Global Warming Greenhouse Gases RNA Viruses SARS-CoV-2 Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 Viral Virology 2023 FEB 12 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at NewsRx COVID-19 Weekly -- Investigators discuss new findings in COVID-19. For more information on this research see: Measurement and Influencing Factors of Carbon Emissions of China's Livestock Husbandry in the Post-COVID-19 Era-Based on the Supply-Side Perspective. [Extracted from the article]

Keywords for this news article include: Waterloo, Canada, North and Central America, Asia, COVID-19, China, Coronavirus, Epidemiology, Health and Medicine, Pandemic, RNA Viruses, SARS-CoV-2, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2, Viral, Virology, Balsillie School of International Affairs. Waterloo, Canada, North and Central America, Asia, COVID-19, China, Coronavirus, Epidemiology, Health and Medicine, Pandemic, RNA Viruses, SARS-CoV-2, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2, Viral, Virology Keywords: Waterloo; Canada; North and Central America; Asia; COVID-19; China; Coronavirus; Epidemiology; Health and Medicine; Pandemic; RNA Viruses; SARS-CoV-2; Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2; Viral; Virology EN Waterloo Canada North and Central America Asia COVID-19 China Coronavirus Epidemiology Health and Medicine Pandemic RNA Viruses SARS-CoV-2 Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 Viral Virology 2023 FEB 12 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at NewsRx COVID-19 Weekly -- Current study results on Coronavirus - COVID-19 have been published. [Extracted from the article]

A recent study conducted by researchers at Ocean University of China explores the impact of marine ranch construction on fishery eco-efficiency in China. The study utilizes panel data from 2010-2021 and employs various models to analyze the effects of marine ranch construction on input efficiency, pollutant outputs, and overall fishery eco-efficiency. The findings suggest that marine ranch construction in China has improved fishery eco-efficiency by enhancing input efficiency and reducing pollutant outputs. The study also proposes policy recommendations to further enhance fishery eco-efficiency in conjunction with marine ranch construction. [Extracted from the article]

A recent study conducted by researchers at Huazhong Agricultural University in Wuhan, China, explores the impact of rural broadband development on agricultural total factor productivity (TFP). The study finds that rural broadband development plays a significant role in enhancing agricultural TFP, particularly in the central region and areas with higher rural disposable income. The research suggests that these findings can provide practical guidance for other developing countries in accelerating the digital transformation of villages and achieving high-quality agricultural development. The study was published in Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems. [Extracted from the article]

A study conducted by researchers at Guangxi University for Nationalities in Nanning, China, proposes a new method for diagnosing Parkinson's disease based on speech signals. The researchers developed a Binary Hybrid Artificial Hummingbird and Flower Pollination Algorithm (BFAHA) to selectively extract disease-specific information from speech signals, improving accuracy and reducing the number of features used. The algorithm was tested on high-dimensional datasets and showed competitive performance compared to other algorithms. This research has been peer-reviewed and published in the Journal of Bionic Engineering. [Extracted from the article]

Keywords: 1107@HK; 119@HK; 1628@HK; 2202@HK; 2777@HK; 3333@HK; 3383@HK; 3883@HK; 688@HK; 813@HK; ALLTOP; ASIA; BON; BUSINESS; CHINA; COS; CST; FIN; FRX; GLOBALMACR; HK; INDUSTRIAL; INDUSTRIES; MARKETS; NORTHAM; REL; TOP; US; WORLD; WWTOP; WWTOPAM; WWTOPAS EN 1107@HK 119@HK 1628@HK 2202@HK 2777@HK 3333@HK 3383@HK 3883@HK 688@HK 813@HK ALLTOP ASIA BON BUSINESS CHINA COS CST FIN FRX GLOBALMACR HK INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIES MARKETS NORTHAM REL TOP US WORLD WWTOP WWTOPAM WWTOPAS (Bloomberg) -- There's growing evidence that China is encouraging state-owned property developers to take market share from stressed rivals to limit the spread of contagion from the debt-stricken industry. Shares of real estate firms rebounded in afternoon trade, with Shimao Group Holdings Ltd. seeing a record one-day gain of 19%. [Extracted from the article]

Researchers from Harbin Engineering University have conducted a study on the pragmatic stance in drug negotiation discourse concerning the national medical insurance catalogue in China. The study aims to deepen the understanding of negotiation discourse in the context of medical insurance negotiations and analyzes the conveyance of information, affection, and attitude. The research is of practical significance and provides a multi-perspective and multi-context analysis. For more information, the full article can be accessed through the Athens Journal of Health and Medical Sciences. [Extracted from the article]

Researchers from Guilin Medical University have published a study on the measurement of China's public health level. The study aims to develop a comprehensive index system to evaluate public health status and provide recommendations for improvement. The researchers utilized data from 2011 to 2020 and developed a multi-level public health index system, including the Public Health Service Index, Public Health Resource Index, and Population Health Level Index. The study found that public health in China has been improving, and there is a positive spatial spillover effect on surrounding areas. The constructed index system can be widely utilized in other areas of public health research. [Extracted from the article]

Researchers from Harbin Normal University in China have conducted a study on the motivation and path of promoting local internationalization of universities in China. The study explores the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the internationalization of education and suggests strategies for its development. The researchers emphasize the importance of politics, policy, and economy in driving local internationalization, and propose measures such as improving laws and regulations, providing diverse teaching methods, and training domestic teachers. The study concludes that local internationalization should be promoted through policy, curriculum, and teacher development. [Extracted from the article]

A new study conducted by researchers at the Beijing Institute of Technology examines the impact of food safety perception on the happiness of Chinese farmers. The study utilizes data collected through the Chinese Social Survey project and employs statistical models to analyze the relationship between food safety perception and farmers' happiness. The results show that food safety perception has a positive and significant impact on farmers' happiness, particularly among middle-aged and elderly farmers and those with higher education. The researchers suggest that policymakers should focus on strengthening food safety measures in rural areas and promoting farmers' safety awareness. [Extracted from the article]

A study conducted by researchers at Southern Medical University in China examined the impact of the New Rural Pension Scheme (NRPS) on the health status of elderly individuals with chronic diseases in rural areas. The study used data from the 2018 China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS) and employed Bayesian networks and fuzzy regression discontinuity design for causal analysis. The results showed a positive effect of receiving NRPS on the health status of elderly individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma. The researchers concluded that the Chinese government should increase the uptake of NRPS to improve the health status of elderly individuals with chronic diseases in rural areas. [Extracted from the article]