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"The color of the cat doesn't matter as long as it catches mice." These words represent the core of the economic-political thought of the late Chinese leader Deng Xiaoping. Political scholars and Sinologists point out Deng is the de facto founder of modern China and the architect of political and economic reform; the recent achievements of the Chinese administration are the fruits of the ideas Deng planted in the Chinese system. He adopted a policy of openness and revived the concept of "Middle Kingdom" so China would be a key center in economic exchanges and international political decisions. China has become a pivotal country in international relations and present in all fields. This is due to the wise policy of current Chinese President Xi Jinping, who followed the reform plans drawn up by Deng while making adjustments and improvements to cope with international changes and the growing role of China. Thus, China became a "superpower" under Xi. Since taking office in 2013, … [Read more...] about China wins hard-fought battle against extreme poverty

Vietnam striving to promote sustainable marine aquaculture development Vietnam striving to promote sustainable marine aquaculture development hinh anh 1 A shrimp farming area in Phu Yen province Vietnam is to have 280,000 ha of marine aquaculture area and 10.5 million cubic metres of farming cages by 2025, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD). Annual marine aquaculture output and export turnover are expected to reach 850,000 tonnes and between 800 million and 1 billion USD, the ministry said. The MARD has taken a series of measures to promote sustainable marine aquaculture in coastal areas nationwide, towards turning the sector into a key part of the country’s maritime economy by 2045. Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Phung Duc Tien said agencies have coordinated with coastal localities to review and build a plan for aquaculture development in Vietnam to 2030 with a vision to 2045. The plan will focus on … [Read more...] about VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS MARCH 7

With WhatsApp recently falling out of favour following policy changes that mean it will start sharing data with Facebook, now would be a good time for Apple to open up the Messages (iMessages) app to Android and Windows users. This would provide users with an alternative to the ubiquitous, but insecure and privacy-deficient programs Facebook Messenger and WhatsApp. Even if fears of massive spying and a flood of advertising appearing in personal conversations are unfounded, more and more users of WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger are turning away from those apps. If your friends are leaving WhatsApp and Messenger where will you be able to communicate with them now? The problem with this is that platforms work if and only if everyone is there. Apps like FaceBook Messenger and WhatsApp have been popular because they worked on all platforms, following the recent the negative publicity about them it's no coincidence that apps like Threema and Signal are currently at the top of the App … [Read more...] about Apple iMessage for Android: the time has come

The following are the research recommendations I submitted to the UN Security Council on how to treat ISIS. This is Part 3 in a series, and outlines who fights for ISIS and why. Read Part 1 and Part 2 . Click here for the video of my address. Source: UN Web TV Basic Research Facts Concerning Foreign Volunteers for ISIS –More than 3 of every 4 foreign volunteers to Al Qaeda and ISIS join through peer-to-peer relationships –In some countries (e. g ., France), about 1 in 4 who join are converts. –The overwhelming majority has no formal religious education or training but are “born again” into radical Islam in late adolescence or early adulthood. Few are recruited in mosques. –Most who join are youth in transitional stages in their lives—immigrants, students, between jobs and before finding their mates, having left their homes and looking for new families of friends and fellow travelers to find purpose and significance. –Unlike America, Europe was … [Read more...] about How Research Can Help Counter ISIS’s Success, Part 3