Vivian Yao
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China's Population Challenge: From Growth to Decline and Its Global Impact
China, often hailed as the world's manufacturing powerhouse, is facing a momentous demographic shift with far-reaching consequences for its economy and global influence. The nation's population, once booming, is now showing signs of decline. This development, which led to more deaths than births in 2022, is a critical turning point for a country that relies significantly on its vast population for economic growth.
By Vivian Yao9 months ago in History
Unearthing the Hidden History of the Nakba: Tragedy and Resilience
Tucked along the road leading to Jerusalem lies a village that holds a painful secret. Inhabited by a mere 750 people, everyone here knows one another. This place is marked by a shadowy past, a history that has been meticulously concealed, purposefully distorted, and largely forgotten in the West. This is the account of what transpired in 1948 in this village—a year that etched itself into the annals of history with violence and upheaval.
By Vivian Yao9 months ago in History
Icelandic Women's Historic Strike Transforms Gender Equality Landscape
Gender pay disparities remain a persistent issue in developed economies, with women in the US earning 17% less than their male counterparts and a staggering 22% gap in Japan. However, Iceland stands out as a beacon of progress, boasting a remarkably low pay gap of around 10%. This stark transformation from significant inequality to near parity between genders finds its roots in a historic event that unfolded in 1975.
By Vivian Yao9 months ago in History