To the editor The present problematic outbreak in Africa is the Ebola virus infection among local population in the capital of Guinea.It becomes a great concern since the present outbreak(March to April 2014)is consid...To the editor The present problematic outbreak in Africa is the Ebola virus infection among local population in the capital of Guinea.It becomes a great concern since the present outbreak(March to April 2014)is considered to be the biggest outbreak,the first discovery of this viral infection[1].A high death rate can be seen.Severe diarrhea and bleeding can be seen in almost all cases and death rate is very high(about 75%).Focusing on the present outbreak,there are many considerations on this situation.First,this outbreak occurs in urban area insead of a remote rural area。展开更多
ZTE Corporation,a leading global provider of telecommunications equipment and network solutions,announced on June 6,2007 that it has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Polkomtel S.A.,one of the top three mo...ZTE Corporation,a leading global provider of telecommunications equipment and network solutions,announced on June 6,2007 that it has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Polkomtel S.A.,one of the top three mobile telephony operators in Poland.展开更多
China's Xinhua News Agency calls it the "biggest government reshuffle in years" in what is seen as a dra matic continuation of the previous seven rounds of cabinet restructuring that began in 1982.
Fluorooxoborate has emerged as a promising system for exploring optical materials due to their rich structural chemistry and physicochemical properties,yet so far not fully studied.Herein,we report a new fluorooxobora...Fluorooxoborate has emerged as a promising system for exploring optical materials due to their rich structural chemistry and physicochemical properties,yet so far not fully studied.Herein,we report a new fluorooxoborate,Ba_(2)B_(9)O_(13)F_(4)·BF_(4),which contains the greatest variety of structural basic units,[BO_(3)],[BO_(2)F_(2)],[BO_(3)F],and[BF_(4)],and exhibits unprecedented 1D infinite[B_(18)O_(26)F_(8)]tubes.The unique structure avoids the dangling bonds caused by terminal oxygens,which is beneficial to the large bandgap and deep-ultraviolet cutoff edge.This article expands the crystal structure of fluorooxoborates and contributes to the exploration of deep-ultraviolet optical materials in fluorooxoborate systems.展开更多
With the support by the National Natural Science Foundation of China,Prof.Wu Zhongshuai(吴忠帅)and Prof.Bao Xinhe(包信和)et al.from Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics,Chinese Academy Sciences developed graphene-base...With the support by the National Natural Science Foundation of China,Prof.Wu Zhongshuai(吴忠帅)and Prof.Bao Xinhe(包信和)et al.from Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics,Chinese Academy Sciences developed graphene-based linear tandem micro-supercapacitors with metal-free current collectors and high-展开更多
With the support by the National Natural Science Foundation of China,the research team led by Prof.You ZhengWei(游正伟)at the State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials,College of M...With the support by the National Natural Science Foundation of China,the research team led by Prof.You ZhengWei(游正伟)at the State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials,College of Material Science&Engineering,International Joint Laboratory for Advanced Fiber and Low-dimension Materials,Donghua University,recently reported a highly efficient self-healing elastomer with unprecedented mechanical properties,which was published in Advanced Materials(2019,1901402).展开更多
On the eve of the 10th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to China and the implementation of the Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Beijing Review reporter Li Li spoke to Professor Xu Chongde...On the eve of the 10th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to China and the implementation of the Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Beijing Review reporter Li Li spoke to Professor Xu Chongde from the Law School of Renmin University of China, a Basic Law drafter, about how the law was created and its spirit.展开更多
From the end of February to early March, China pulled out 35,860 nationals trapped in violent Libya, with the help of diplomatic resources and all means of transportation. The largest scale evacuation around the globe...From the end of February to early March, China pulled out 35,860 nationals trapped in violent Libya, with the help of diplomatic resources and all means of transportation. The largest scale evacuation around the globe since the end of the Cold War was展开更多
The domestic consumption figures followed data this year showing increases in Chinese consumer confidence that prompted some economists to raise their next-year growth forecasts for China’s textile
The significant increase in the number of older adults in China,coupled with continuing industrialization and urbanization,has profound social and economic ramifications,including the evolution of major challenges to ...The significant increase in the number of older adults in China,coupled with continuing industrialization and urbanization,has profound social and economic ramifications,including the evolution of major challenges to public health,elder care services,policy-making,and the nation’s healthcare system.While the unprecedented changes in political and economic structures have obviously increased China’s productivity and revenues,what is less well understood is how they展开更多
Since 2010,China’s GDP scale replaced Japan and became world’s second major economy,significantly changed from the past 30 years—the growth rate gradually slows down,and entering into a"New Normal"economy...Since 2010,China’s GDP scale replaced Japan and became world’s second major economy,significantly changed from the past 30 years—the growth rate gradually slows down,and entering into a"New Normal"economy.Foreign enterprises in China are facing unprecedented challenges.In January,Japan External Trade Organization(JETRO)in Beijing held a meeting about how the展开更多
The goal of the paper is to conduct an exploratory review and analyses of the dynamics of the pandemic focusing on two themes:pandemic morbidity and vulnerable populations.Method:Review of literature,anecdotal evidenc...The goal of the paper is to conduct an exploratory review and analyses of the dynamics of the pandemic focusing on two themes:pandemic morbidity and vulnerable populations.Method:Review of literature,anecdotal evidence,and reports on the morbidity of COVID-19;including scope of its devastating effects in selected countries.Findings:The devastating effects of the coronavirus are felt across different vulnerable populations.These include the elderly,front line workers,marginalized communities,visible minorities,and more.Inadequate and sometimes conflicting remarks by“experts”have only contributed in exacerbating the confusion in the general population.However,compassion and empathy from different communities have had positive effects on mitigating some of the health outcomes like mental health and other health-related effects of the pandemic.Institutional support needs to be strengthened,especially with regard to individual risks and supply chain coordination:personal protection equipment(PPE),masks,swabs,reagents,etc.The challenge in Africa is especially daunting,because of limited and inadequate financial resources and infrastructure,as confirmed by the health budget allocations as a percentage of their respective GDP(gross domestic product).Discussion:The effects of the COVID-19 are producing unprecedented and catastrophic outcomes in many countries.These have been exacerbated by the level of unpreparedness and inadequate degrees of prevention and intervention strategies.With a few exceptions,the common and current intervention approach is driven by many unknowns including compilation of relevant reliable and compelling data sets.Vulnerable communities continue to suffer most:a situation that is highlighted in this essay as one attempt to remind institutions of their duty to provide appropriate support,including compassion and empathy to these populations.The repercussions of no or inadequate action are numerous,significant,and mind-boggling with unpredictable future outcomes and possible dire consequences.The continuous carnage caused by COVID-19 is a wake-up call reminding all stakeholders(public and private institutions)that once again the inequality infiltrating vulnerable populations needs to be effectively addressed with emphasis on affordability,improved quality of life,and an inclusive long-term strategic plan.Ubiquitous and inadequate supply chain coordination mechanisms have been a major deterrent towards mitigating the effects of this coronavirus pandemic.展开更多
Since August in 2013,when WeChat was given access to payment functions,namely WeChat Payment,a large number of garments companies began to seek opportunities on the brand-new mobile platform,with an aim to cope with t...Since August in 2013,when WeChat was given access to payment functions,namely WeChat Payment,a large number of garments companies began to seek opportunities on the brand-new mobile platform,with an aim to cope with the unprecedented impact brought by the Internet.The key battleground for these companies is what is known in Chi-展开更多
In the year 2004,Zhang Shixian left Haier Group where he had worked for 6 years and started his own business when he was 31.The HK Bliss Group that he es-tablished in the beginning of 2005 has just passed its 8th anni...In the year 2004,Zhang Shixian left Haier Group where he had worked for 6 years and started his own business when he was 31.The HK Bliss Group that he es-tablished in the beginning of 2005 has just passed its 8th anniversary.The past eight years have wit-nessed unprecedented changes in Chi-nese financial market.It is lucky展开更多
For those who don’t know,China is different;and for the tourist with little knowledge of the world’s oldest culture,the simplest thing like ordering a Coke can easily become an unprecedented task leaving you with a ...For those who don’t know,China is different;and for the tourist with little knowledge of the world’s oldest culture,the simplest thing like ordering a Coke can easily become an unprecedented task leaving you with a severe migraine.But don’t worry too much.Here are some tips to help you avoid cultural mishaps in China.Going Dutch If"going Dutch"is splitting展开更多
文摘To the editor The present problematic outbreak in Africa is the Ebola virus infection among local population in the capital of Guinea.It becomes a great concern since the present outbreak(March to April 2014)is considered to be the biggest outbreak,the first discovery of this viral infection[1].A high death rate can be seen.Severe diarrhea and bleeding can be seen in almost all cases and death rate is very high(about 75%).Focusing on the present outbreak,there are many considerations on this situation.First,this outbreak occurs in urban area insead of a remote rural area。
文摘ZTE Corporation,a leading global provider of telecommunications equipment and network solutions,announced on June 6,2007 that it has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Polkomtel S.A.,one of the top three mobile telephony operators in Poland.
文摘China's Xinhua News Agency calls it the "biggest government reshuffle in years" in what is seen as a dra matic continuation of the previous seven rounds of cabinet restructuring that began in 1982.
基金supported by the National Key Research Project of China(2022YFE0134500)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(61922084,61835014)+4 种基金the West Light Foundation of Chinese Academy of Sciences(2019-YDYLTD-002)the Instrument Developing Project of Chinese Academy of Sciences(GJJSTD20200007)the Xinjiang Major Science and Technology Project(2021A01001)the International Partnership Program of Chinese Academy of Sciences(1A1365KYSB20200008)the Science and Technology Service Network Initiative of Chinese Academy of Sciences(KFJ-STS-QYZD-130)。
文摘Fluorooxoborate has emerged as a promising system for exploring optical materials due to their rich structural chemistry and physicochemical properties,yet so far not fully studied.Herein,we report a new fluorooxoborate,Ba_(2)B_(9)O_(13)F_(4)·BF_(4),which contains the greatest variety of structural basic units,[BO_(3)],[BO_(2)F_(2)],[BO_(3)F],and[BF_(4)],and exhibits unprecedented 1D infinite[B_(18)O_(26)F_(8)]tubes.The unique structure avoids the dangling bonds caused by terminal oxygens,which is beneficial to the large bandgap and deep-ultraviolet cutoff edge.This article expands the crystal structure of fluorooxoborates and contributes to the exploration of deep-ultraviolet optical materials in fluorooxoborate systems.
文摘With the support by the National Natural Science Foundation of China,Prof.Wu Zhongshuai(吴忠帅)and Prof.Bao Xinhe(包信和)et al.from Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics,Chinese Academy Sciences developed graphene-based linear tandem micro-supercapacitors with metal-free current collectors and high-
文摘With the support by the National Natural Science Foundation of China,the research team led by Prof.You ZhengWei(游正伟)at the State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials,College of Material Science&Engineering,International Joint Laboratory for Advanced Fiber and Low-dimension Materials,Donghua University,recently reported a highly efficient self-healing elastomer with unprecedented mechanical properties,which was published in Advanced Materials(2019,1901402).
文摘On the eve of the 10th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to China and the implementation of the Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Beijing Review reporter Li Li spoke to Professor Xu Chongde from the Law School of Renmin University of China, a Basic Law drafter, about how the law was created and its spirit.
文摘From the end of February to early March, China pulled out 35,860 nationals trapped in violent Libya, with the help of diplomatic resources and all means of transportation. The largest scale evacuation around the globe since the end of the Cold War was
文摘The domestic consumption figures followed data this year showing increases in Chinese consumer confidence that prompted some economists to raise their next-year growth forecasts for China’s textile
文摘The significant increase in the number of older adults in China,coupled with continuing industrialization and urbanization,has profound social and economic ramifications,including the evolution of major challenges to public health,elder care services,policy-making,and the nation’s healthcare system.While the unprecedented changes in political and economic structures have obviously increased China’s productivity and revenues,what is less well understood is how they
文摘Since 2010,China’s GDP scale replaced Japan and became world’s second major economy,significantly changed from the past 30 years—the growth rate gradually slows down,and entering into a"New Normal"economy.Foreign enterprises in China are facing unprecedented challenges.In January,Japan External Trade Organization(JETRO)in Beijing held a meeting about how the
文摘The goal of the paper is to conduct an exploratory review and analyses of the dynamics of the pandemic focusing on two themes:pandemic morbidity and vulnerable populations.Method:Review of literature,anecdotal evidence,and reports on the morbidity of COVID-19;including scope of its devastating effects in selected countries.Findings:The devastating effects of the coronavirus are felt across different vulnerable populations.These include the elderly,front line workers,marginalized communities,visible minorities,and more.Inadequate and sometimes conflicting remarks by“experts”have only contributed in exacerbating the confusion in the general population.However,compassion and empathy from different communities have had positive effects on mitigating some of the health outcomes like mental health and other health-related effects of the pandemic.Institutional support needs to be strengthened,especially with regard to individual risks and supply chain coordination:personal protection equipment(PPE),masks,swabs,reagents,etc.The challenge in Africa is especially daunting,because of limited and inadequate financial resources and infrastructure,as confirmed by the health budget allocations as a percentage of their respective GDP(gross domestic product).Discussion:The effects of the COVID-19 are producing unprecedented and catastrophic outcomes in many countries.These have been exacerbated by the level of unpreparedness and inadequate degrees of prevention and intervention strategies.With a few exceptions,the common and current intervention approach is driven by many unknowns including compilation of relevant reliable and compelling data sets.Vulnerable communities continue to suffer most:a situation that is highlighted in this essay as one attempt to remind institutions of their duty to provide appropriate support,including compassion and empathy to these populations.The repercussions of no or inadequate action are numerous,significant,and mind-boggling with unpredictable future outcomes and possible dire consequences.The continuous carnage caused by COVID-19 is a wake-up call reminding all stakeholders(public and private institutions)that once again the inequality infiltrating vulnerable populations needs to be effectively addressed with emphasis on affordability,improved quality of life,and an inclusive long-term strategic plan.Ubiquitous and inadequate supply chain coordination mechanisms have been a major deterrent towards mitigating the effects of this coronavirus pandemic.
文摘Since August in 2013,when WeChat was given access to payment functions,namely WeChat Payment,a large number of garments companies began to seek opportunities on the brand-new mobile platform,with an aim to cope with the unprecedented impact brought by the Internet.The key battleground for these companies is what is known in Chi-
文摘In the year 2004,Zhang Shixian left Haier Group where he had worked for 6 years and started his own business when he was 31.The HK Bliss Group that he es-tablished in the beginning of 2005 has just passed its 8th anniversary.The past eight years have wit-nessed unprecedented changes in Chi-nese financial market.It is lucky
文摘For those who don’t know,China is different;and for the tourist with little knowledge of the world’s oldest culture,the simplest thing like ordering a Coke can easily become an unprecedented task leaving you with a severe migraine.But don’t worry too much.Here are some tips to help you avoid cultural mishaps in China.Going Dutch If"going Dutch"is splitting