Both China and the US have, in their ways, been dancing around environmental issues for years. China, a “developing” nation, played that card, while America played the “War on Terror” card. But the regime change in America, as well as increased recognition on the part of Chinese leaders that environmental issues could also threaten national [...]
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Tags: Environment, Sino-American relations
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Though the holidays are over in America, ’tis still the season in China. As Spring Festival creeps closer, Chinese people everywhere are preparing to celebrate the nation’s most important traditional holiday, but some traditions are newer than others. New cars have begun to crowd the roads–what better way to impress one’s family and friends over [...]
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Tags: Development, Environment, Happiness, Parks, Rich vs. Poor, Urban vs. Rural, Urbanization
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