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The new Qingming: From ancient rituals to eco-burials

It was a day of remembrance, when people across China honor their departed loved ones in different ways. Over the weekend, the country marked another Qingming Festival, also known as Tomb-Sweeping Day. A central tradition of the occasion is just that—visiting gravesites to clean and tend to the tombs of those who have passed. Today, we'll explore these long-standing customs, and how they're evolving in modern times. On the show: Fei Fei, Niu Honglin & Steve

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25 MAR

Five-star living for an aging generation

Imagine checking into a five-star hotel and never leaving. No short-term stays. No eventual move to a care facility when you need help. Across China, luxury hotels are being converted into permanent homes for an aging generation. / Is F1 the fastest growing sport in China(21:43) ? On the show: Steve, Yushan & Yushun

25 Mar

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24 MAR

Mexican president urges diplomatic path amid U.S. blockade of Cuba

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum says her government supports a peaceful resolution to tensions between the United States and Cuba, noting that multilateral institutions, like the UN, should be utilized to resolve conflicts.

24 Mar

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How a candy connected the world

The Full Circle: Ganji, book covers, city pollen / A crumpled wrapper. A hotel clerk's request. A kindness relay across continents. This isn't a feel-good movie. It's the real story of how one piece of candy sparked a cross-cultural moment no one saw coming (12:55). On the show: Steve, Fei Fei & Yushun

20 Mar

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20 min
25 MAR

Geneva particle physics lab becomes world-first in transporting antimatter

A European particle physics laboratory has transported antimatter by truck for the first time, moving a trap of 92 antiprotons across their main site in a careful test.

25 Mar

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24 MAR

Pakistan ready to facilitate talks for settlement of Mideast conflict: PM

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says Pakistan stands ready to be the host to facilitate talks for a settlement of the conflict in the Middle East, subject to concurrence by the United States and Iran.

24 Mar

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25 MAR

U.S. sends 15-point peace plan to Iran via Pakistan: media

The New York Times said the plan, delivered via Pakistan, addresses Iran's ballistic missile and nuclear programs and discusses maritime routes.

25 Mar

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5 min
25 MAR

OpenAI to shut down Sora video app

OpenAI has announced it is shutting down its generative AI video app Sora.

25 Mar

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19 MAR

ECB leaves rates unchanged amidst heightened geopolitical tensions

The European Central Bank has kept key interest rates unchanged as heightened geopolitical tensions weigh on the outlook of inflation and economy in the euro area.

19 Mar

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24 MAR

Asian trade integration continues to strengthen: report

A report from the Boao Forum for Asia says the foundations of Asian trade integration continue to strengthen. It shows that intra-regional trade dependence rose from 56.3 percent in 2023 to 57.2 percent in 2024.

24 Mar

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