First identification of a novel Aichivirus D in goats with diarrhea

Kobuvirus comprises 6 officially recognized species,namely Aichivirus A-F,and can be further divided into 20 genotypes through VP1 gene phylogenetic analysis(https://ictv.global/report/chapter/picornaviridae/picornaviridae/kobuvirus).Aichivirus A in human,Aichivirus B in bovine,Aichivirus C in porcine and caprine,Aichivirus D in yak have been proved to be associated with diarrhea(Chen Y S et al.2013;Yang et al.2015;Zhu et al.2016;Zhai et al.2017;Wang et al.2020;Abi et al.2022;Yan et al.2023).

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About the Journal Geography and Sustainability(GeoSus,ISSN2096-7438),is an international,peer-reviewed,open access journal.It is the official journal of International Geographical Union commission on Geography for Future Earth.GeoSus aims to serve as the focal point for developing,coordinating and implementing interdisciplinary research and education to promote sustainable development through an integrated geography perspective.As a quarterly journal,GeoSus is officially established with the first issue published by Elsevier B.V.in March 2020.

Debt,sleep deprivation and psychological distress among online ride-hailing drivers:evidence from China

An online ride-hailing driver(ORHD)refers to a driver who takes orders and provides rental car services to passengers via an online service platform.1 ORHD plays a significant role in the urban transport system worldwide,operating through many platforms.According to official data from the Chinese Ministry of Transport,a total of 1.6 million vehicle transport permits were issued by the end of March 2022.

印度对美“契而不合”

In 2023, India continued to advance its cooperation with the United States. In January, the high-profile initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology(iCET) was launched. In June, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi made his first official state visit to the United States. In September.

岸田文雄力推“新时代现实主义外交”

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has officially designated 2023 as the year of realist diplomacy in a new era. In actual terms, the main focuses of Kishida's diplomacy in the current year are strengthening the US–Japan alliance with the outcome of the revision of the security strategy.

"Building the Best Platform for Capacity Cooperation Between China and Malaysia"

Kuantan,the capital of Pahang State on the east coast of Malaysia,is a quiet town,where the Kuantan River winds and flows into the sea.The Malaysia-China Kuantan Industry Park,a major project of the Belt and Road Initiative and a demonstration base for cross-border international capacity cooperation,is located here.Since the official opening of the park in 2013,it has created an innovative model of economic cooperation between the two countries.In 2023,on the 10th Anniversary of the Kuantan Industrial Park,a new development plan was launched again-the 3rd plot of the Malaysia-China Kuantan Industry Park,known as Malaysia-China Kuantan International Logistics Park,was officially started.

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December 2023 Intl seminar on information and communication accessibility and human rights protection held in Beijing UNESCO officials and representatives from more than ten countries convened at a seminar in Beijing on Dec.1 to share experiences and explore ways to enhance the inclusiveness of the society for people with disabilities.

Towards Transformative Global Cooperation

The dawn of 2024 marked a significant milestone in the geopolitical landscape as Egypt,Ethiopia,Saudi Arabia,Iran and the United Arab Emirates(UAE)officially joined the BRICS grouping.This expansion,the second phase of the growth for the grouping since South Africa’s inclusion in 2011,signals a pivotal moment for the developing world.

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INTRODUCTION www.elsevier.com/locate/ajps Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences(AJPS)is the official journal of Asian Federation for Pharmaceutical Sciences(AFPS)and is indexed by Science Citation Index Expanded(SCIE).It pro-vides the forum for reporting innovations,production methods,technologies,initiatives and the application of scientific knowl-edge to all aspects of pharmaceutics,including controlled drug release systems,drug targeting,physical pharmacy,pharmacody-namics,pharmacokinetics,pharmacogenomics,biopharmaceu-tics,drug and prodrug design,pharmaceutical analysis,drug sta-bility,quality control,pharmaceutical engineering and material sciences.

Spatial spillover effects of official development assistance on environmental pressure in sub-Saharan African(SSA)countries

Impoverished sub-Saharan Africa(SSA)is under increasing environmental pressure from global environmental changes.It is now generally accepted in academic circles that economic development in SSA countries can cause environmental pressure in other countries.However,there is research gap on the impact of economic assistance on environmental pressure in SSA countries and whether economic assistance causes spatial spillovers of environ-mental pressure between SSA countries.To better understand the impact of economic assistance on environmental pressures in SSA,a dynamic spatial Dubin panel model was developed.It helped us explore the spatial spillover effects of economic assistance on environmental pressures in recipient countries based on the panel data from 34 SSA countries.The results show that economic assistance had a positive stimulating effect on environmen-tal pressures of recipient countries,which means that the degree of human disturbance to the environment has deepened.Due to the regional correlation effect,neighboring countries were saddled with environmental pres-sures from the target country.Moreover,environmental pressures have time inertia,which can easily produce a snowball effect.The decomposition of effects shows that the impact of economic assistance on environmental pressures is relatively minor.Environmental pressures have spillover effects,so to deal with diffuse risks,joint regional prevention and control policies should be developed.

From regulation to official integration: the progress of cupping therapy in Qatar

World Health Organization(WHO)reported that the integration of some traditional medicine practices with national main stream health system was started since the 1970s[1].WHO developed and published two strategies regarding traditional and complementary medicine,which were WHO strategy for traditional medicine 2002–2005 and WHO strategy for traditional medicine 2014–2023[2,3].

Tourism Officials Turn to Social Media

Recent years have seen a growing number of local officials choosing to promote their areas as influencers In the digital age,online celebrities attract public attention and influence followers more easily on issues such as what to buy and where to go.The latest trend spreading among civil servants:becoming social media influencers to promote their hometowns.

GOOD SIGNS AFLOAT,HARD WORK AHEAD

The recent official meetings between Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao and his counterpart,Gina Raimondo,U.S.Commerce Secretary,in Washington,D.C.on May 25,and Katherine Tai,USTR in Detroit,the following day,blew fresh air into China-U.S.trade relations that have been at a low ebb for a few years since the Trump administration launched a trade war against China.

SHAPING THE FUTURE WITH DATA-- China establishes National Data Administration to unleash the potential of a promising market

The National Data Administration(NDA)was officially unveiled in Beijing on October 25.The new organization is responsible for advancing the development of data-related fundamental institutions,coordinating the integration,sharing,development,and application of data resources,and facilitating the planning and building of a Digital China,the digital economy,and a digital society,among other tasks.It is administered by the National Development and Reform Commission,the country’s top economic regulator.

CHINA AND THE EU:WHAT TO EXPECT IN 2023 Both China and the EU seem determined to seize the opportunities at hand

In late February,Wang Yi,director of the Office of the Foreign Affairs Commission of the Communist Party of China Central Committee,paid an official visit to four European countries.He first traveled to Germany,where he spoke at the Munich Security Conference;he then went to France,Italy and Hungary.One of the purposes of Wang’s short tour was to contribute to the ongoing efforts to warm up ties between China and the EU.Chinese Vice Premier Sun Chunlan visited Greece in the same period,for that same reason.

Amore Pacific acquiring COSRX

On Oct.31st,2023,Amore Pacific announced to purchase the remaining 0.288 million shares held by the largest shareholder and special party interested of COSRX with 755.1 billion South-Korean Won(approximately amount to RMB 4.17 billion yuan).It is known that Amore Pacific purchased COSRX’s 38.4%of equities in September 2021.After the acquisition,Amore Pacific will hold COSRX’s 93.2%of equities in total,and COSRX will become a subsidiary of Amore Pacific.According to public data,COSRX was founded in 2013,mainly engaging in sales of low-sensitivity skincare products.At present,it has established official stores at Tmall and Little Red Book,with product prices being 49~499 yuan.

A Golden Relationship Gears Up for a New Takeoff

An Exclusive Interview with Greek Minister of Infrastructure and Transport Christos Staikouras.GREEK Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis paid an official visit to China on November 2-3,2023,ahead of the sixth China International Import Expo(CIIE).It was his second official visit to China.The first one was made during the second CIIE in November 2019,less than half a year after he took office.The two trips show the importance the Greek prime minister gives to Greece-China relations and the CIIE.

国际交流与合作

Belt and Road Regional Life Sciences Standardization Workshop held in Shenzhen The Belt and Road Regional Life Sciences Standardization Workshop was held on December 16 at China National GeneBank(CNGB)in Shenzhen,South China's Guangdong province.More than 200 attendees,including officials,experts and representatives of enterprises from countries and regions along the Belt and Road,joined in the workshop in hybrid form.

The Construction of PLA Image in China’s Official Discourse From the Perspective of Positive Discourse Analysis——Based on Government Work Reports Over the Last 15 Years

Government Work Report is essential for domestic and international understanding of China’s national conditions.This paper selects the national defense section in Government Work Reports released by the State Council of the People’s Republic of China over the last fifteen years from 2009 to 2023 as an example of China’s official discourse.From the perspective of positive discourse analysis,the theory of three meta-functions of language proposed by M.A.K.Halliday in Systemic Functional Linguistics is used in this article in terms of transitivity,appraisal,mood,modality,and theme to explore the constructing of the People’s Liberation Army(PLA)image.This study finds that,by using the goals and circumstances with optimistic meaning in material processes,adopting more appreciation in attitude,applying more declaratives in mood,utilizing modal operators with high modulation,and implicit objective modal adjuncts,and employing government-focused themes,China’s official discourse objectively and authentically conveys a positive image of the brave and just PLA both at home and abroad which advocates itself to peace-keeping,and mission-fulfilling.

A Shared Vision

Over 400 attendees including officials and scholars from China and Africa participated in the 12th Meeting of the China-Africa Think Tanks Forum held in Jinhua,Zhejiang Province in east China,on 30-31 May.Pierre Gomez,minister of higher education,research,science and technology of Gambia,who had previously attended a seminar on higher education management held by Zhejiang Normal University based in the city,returned to discuss how Gambia has been transforming its education system.