Day: March 30, 2024

For the first time, Chinese scientists have identified two protein markers that could potentially predict chemotherapy sensitivity in pancreatic cancer, a discovery that is expected to improve overall survival rates from one of the deadliest diseases. Pancreatic cancer is rarely diagnosed in its early stages when the chances of being cured are greatest. It has an average five-year survival rate of less than 10 per cent. A Chinese study enrolled 1,171 patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) – the most common subtype of pancreatic cancer that accounts for more than…

The bodies of eight Chinese migrants were found on a beach in southern Mexico after the boat they were travelling in capsized, officials said on Saturday. The seven women and a man were aboard a boat operated by a Mexican that left Tapachula in Chiapas state, on the border with Guatemala, on Thursday, the prosecutor’s office added. The shore where the bodies were discovered on Friday in the state of Oaxaca which sits along a route frequently used by people trying to reach the United States. Another migrant survived the…

Like millions of young people in China, Song was diligent and studied hard for years. She succeeded in China’s tough university entrance exam but, like many of her peers, has suffered burnout and depression. 02:09 China’s young abandon consumerism in favour of fulfilling experiences China’s young abandon consumerism in favour of fulfilling experiences Demographers and analysts say the mental health of young Chinese may affect the country’s future “human capital”, and more broadly its economic path, and that Beijing must take steps to treat the issue seriously. No official data…

Prototypes of 35 drones have completed testing and are ready for mass production, according to the report. More powerful drones are on the way, with the government-funded National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology contracted to develop eight types of surveillance and attack UAVs, including the Type-2 suicide drone, the report said. 02:20 Taiwan showcases combat drones as self-ruled island aims to bolster defences Taiwan showcases combat drones as self-ruled island aims to bolster defences Tentatively named the Loitering Missile II, the Type-2 was inspired by the US-made Switchblade 300,…

A consortium of investors agreed to inject capital into a unit owned by the Chinese property magnate Wang Jianlin, offering some relief to a cash-starved developer who has had to sell assets to repay debt. Wang’s Newland Commercial Management unit has received close to 60 billion yuan (US$8.4 billion) from a consortium comprising PAG, Trustar Capital, Ares Management, Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA)’s wholly-owned Platinum Peony unit, and the Mubadala Investment Company, according to separate statements published on Saturday. After the capital injection, the five investors will own a 60-per…