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South China Morning Post
09-04-2025
- Business
- South China Morning Post
Beijing white paper outlines China's trade stance before retaliatory strike on US
China has unveiled a comprehensive framework reaffirming its stance on trade ties with the United States, warning that its tariffs would 'ultimately backfire', while still leaving the door open for 'equal-footed dialogue' between the countries. Advertisement The white paper, released by the State Council Information Office on Wednesday against the backdrop of an escalated trade war, outlines China's position on key issues – highlighting the 'mutually beneficial nature' of China-US trade; voicing support for free trade; warning against the harms of unilateralism and protectionism; and urging dialogue to resolve disputes. 'History and reality have shown that raising tariffs will not solve the US' own problems,' China's Ministry of Commerce said in a response released along with the white paper on Wednesday, urging Washington to immediately lift 'unilateral measures' and enhance dialogue. 'Instead, it triggers market volatility, fuels inflation in the US, erodes its industrial base, and increases the risk of its economic recession – ultimately, the US will only suffer the consequences itself.' The document was released before China announced the imposition of a fresh 50 per cent tariff on all American imports in response to a 50 per cent tariff hike on its goods from US President Donald Trump. For other countries, this is an important assurance and stance to stabilise the global trade situation Xu Weijun, South China University of Technology This is the third time since the trade war erupted in 2018 that China has issued a white paper, according to Xu Weijun, a researcher with the South China University of Technology's Institute of Public Policy in Guangzhou, adding that 'the intended audience is not just the US'.
Yahoo
26-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
EpicQuest Education Enters into Agreement for a New Foundational Program
The Foundational Programs in Students' Home Countries Provides Robust Revenue Potential and Increases Student Enrollment MIDDLETOWN, Ohio, March 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- EpicQuest Education Group International Limited (NASDAQ: EEIQ), ("EpicQuest Education", "EEIQ" or the "Company"), a provider of higher education for domestic and international students in the US, Canada and the UK, today announced that its owned and operated Davis University ("Davis") entered into a Contract Agreement (the "Agreement") with South China University of Technology for the Company to establish a foundational program on its University Town Campus, one its three main campuses. The Agreement is effective until January 2027. Jianbo Zhang, Chief Executive Officer of EpicQuest Education, commented, "Our foundational programs represent a distinct revenue stream for the Company in addition to our other sources of revenue including revenue generated from our US and Canada-based institutions. Our Agreement with South China University of Technology is our third foundational program in China, and it is a first-class and internationally renowned university." CEO Jianbo Zhang continued, "The two-year foundational program enables students to attend their following two years on Davis' Toledo, Ohio campus where they can apply their course credits to achieve a four-year bachelor's degree. It can also serve as a means of admission to one of Davis' pathway programs that enables our students to transfer to top schools. We believe that creating options for our students to chart their academic journeys and achieve their career goals is of paramount importance," CEO Jianbo Zhang concluded. EpicQuest Education's Diversified Sources of Revenue International Students Studying in North America: Comprises students from foreign countries that are enrolled in Davis University and EduGlobal College International Students Studying in the Home Countries: Comprises students enrolled in the Company's foundational programs Domestic Students: Comprises students studying at Davis and EduGlobal as well as recruiting activities for the Miami University Regionals Student Services: Comprises residential and other fees from on-campus attendance Davis' foundational programs constitute a course of study for students to acquire the skills needed for Davis' bachelor's degree programs, as well as pathways for admission to other US universities. The Company also has foundational programs at Peking University and Shanghai Jiao Tong University, both of which are elite universities in China. For South China University of Technology, each incoming class for the foundational program is expected to consist of approximately 120 students. The foundational program at South China University of Technology is expected to launch in the Fall of 2025 semester. The program has already begun to enroll students, and enrollment is expected to accelerate following China's national entrance examination for higher education in early June 2025. EpicQuest Education's Mission of Internationalization The Company believes that internationalization is a key element of its strategic growth plan. EpicQuest Education's growth plan is to have its operated colleges, Davis University and EduGlobal College, become increasingly focused on international recruiting and enhanced globalized learning to its students as well as pathways to achieve university degrees. The Company's strategic growth plan is to achieve international expansion and establish EpicQuest Education as a truly international service provider of higher learning. About South China University of Technology South China University of Technology ("SCUT") is a prestigious public research university located in Guangzhou, China. SCUT has grown into one of China's leading universities, recognized for its excellence in a wide array of notable academic programs; it ranks among the top universities in China and is internationally recognized, particularly for its engineering programs. Popular programs include Computer Science, Civil Engineering, Materials Science, International Economics, and Artificial Intelligence. SCUT also fosters global partnerships with over 50 institutions worldwide, promoting student exchanges and joint research. SCUT hosts over 39,000 students, including more than 2,000 international students from over 100 countries. For more information, please visit About EpicQuest Education Group International Limited EpicQuest Education Group International Limited ("EpicQuest Education" or the "Company") provides comprehensive education solutions for domestic and international students seeking university and University degrees in the US, Canada and the UK. The Company owns and operates EduGlobal University, based in British Columbia, Canada, which focuses on English proficiency educational programming for students pursuing academic degrees. The Company operates and is a 70% owner of Davis University, a career training University located in Toledo, Ohio. In addition, the Company has a recruiting relationship with the Miami University Regional campuses, where it maintains residential facilities, a full-service cafeteria, recreational facilities, shuttle buses and an office for the regional campuses that provides study abroad and post-study services for its students; these facilities are not owned, maintained, operated or are a part of Miami University. The Company is also a recruiting agent for the University of the West of Scotland (through The Education Group (London) Ltd) and Coventry University, both of which are located in the UK. EpicQuest Education recently established a wholly owned subsidiary, Gilmore Inv LLC, in Ohio, that will offer international educational programs related to kinesiology and recreation education. The Company also established a company in Ohio, SouthGilmore LLC that has been formed to organize sports-related entertainment projects, which is 40% owned by Gilmore. 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South China Morning Post
11-03-2025
- Business
- South China Morning Post
Wendy Lam didn't like current sustainable packaging, so she made her own
Great minds blazing a trail: five women are leading the way in the realm of science. See our other features on Megan Lam and Florence Chan Advertisement Wendy Lam is a determined 32-year-old, bringing environmental savvy into what has long been the workhorse of China's economic boom. Growing up in the 2000s, she witnessed first-hand the environmental impact of traditional manufacturing through her father's garment factory in the Pearl River Delta, which sparked her interest in eco-friendly materials. Lam's light-bulb moment came in 2019, when one of her father's clients requested polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) to package a sustainable clothing line. PVA dissolves in water within minutes without contaminating it. Its only downside is reduced resilience when the material is damp, so, Lam sought the expertise of Professor Cui Yuefei at the South China University of Technology in Guangzhou. The result is a water-soluble, non-woven, fully biodegradable material engineered for durability and performance. Wendy Lam founded EzyGreenPak last year. Photo: TMT Armed with that, Lam launched EzyGreenPak last year, with a mission to revolutionise sustainable packaging. For traditional garment manufacturers, tracking all carbon emissions is nearly impossible due to siloed production units, resulting in many undefined production emissions. To address this issue, she created an eco-tech platform last November, supported by Panasonic and Nokia, to ensure 100 per cent traceability and transparency. Advertisement
Yahoo
07-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
World First: Scientists Printed Penises For Pigs And Restored Their Erections
A 3D-printed penis implant has restored erectile function to rabbits and pigs in a world first. Pigs with damage to their penile tissue that received the one-of-a-kind surgery not only achieved erections, their rates of successfully producing offspring increased from 25 percent to 100 percent. The penis has one of the most complex vascular network structures in the human body. For years now, researchers have been working on a model of the corpus cavernosum, the spongy tissue of the penile shaft, that could help those with erectile defects. The recent study by a team from China, the US, and Japan presents a new physiological model that can reproduce erections in large, living animals. To create the model, researchers mimicked the corpus cavernosum through the creation of a hydrogel-based scaffolding – one that is strong enough to withstand the internal pressure when the structure fills with blood. The team then seeded the scaffolding with pig or rabbit endothelial cells, which are the main cells that line blood vessels. Endothelial cells (ECs) can create an "adaptable life-support system" in vessel-rich tissues, helping restore and improve function. To test this idea out in the corpus cavernosum of Bama pigs and New Zealand rabbits, researchers implanted the hydrogel and ECs into dozens of animals with erectile defects. Some rabbits and pigs received the artificial penis implant without ECs, but those that received the ECs and the implant showed better erectile function overall. In fact, their outcomes approached that of an animal without erectile dysfunction. "These findings indicate that the implants markedly improved functional recovery, and the combination with ECs further enhanced this effect, demonstrating notable improvements in tissue regeneration and functional recovery," write the authors, led by biological engineer Zhenxing Wang from South China University of Technology. "The fertility of the EC groups demonstrates the recovery of erectile function and the ability to ejaculate, suggesting the restoration of the cavernous tissue in the treated males." Pigs that received the EC model, for instance, showed low inflammation levels after surgery, and as the hydrogel scaffolding degraded at the defect site, new tissue progressively formed. When the pigs were allowed to breed a few weeks after surgery, pregnancy rates rose from just 25 percent in the defect group to 75 percent in the implant without ECs group. Male pigs that received the implant with ECs successfully impregnated every single female pig they mated with. The new penis model may prove useful in the future treatment of human erectile dysfunction and diseases that scar the deeper tissues of the penis, causing painful erections. It could also help inform the development of other artificial, vessel-rich organs, like the heart. "Currently, developing transplant materials that support nerve regeneration and effectively integrate with the host's urethra and vascular networks presents a major challenge," the authors write. "These approaches could help overcome current obstacles in repairing large-scale penile injuries." Some studies suggest that more than half of men aged 40 to 70 experience mild to moderate erectile dysfunction that increases with age, and while the condition is treatable, it is not always curable. "These findings underscore the potential clinical applications of biomimetic corpus cavernosum for the treatment of penile injuries," conclude Wang and colleagues. "Furthermore, this study advances the clinical application of 3D-printed artificial tissue organs." The study was published in Nature Biomedical Engineering. Chewing Wood Could Give Your Brain an Unexpected Boost Tinnitus Seems to Be Somehow Connected to a Crucial Bodily Function Misdiagnosis of Chronic Conditions as 'In Your Head' Causes Lasting Damage
