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Business Insider
29-06-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
HSBC Sticks to Their Hold Rating for Want Want China Holdings (WWNTF)
HSBC analyst Darron Xue maintained a Hold rating on Want Want China Holdings (WWNTF – Research Report) on June 27 and set a price target of HK$5.70. The company's shares closed last Friday at $0.64. Don't Miss TipRanks' Half Year Sale Take advantage of TipRanks Premium for 50% off! Unlock powerful investing tools, advanced data, and expert analyst insights to help you invest with confidence. Make smarter investment decisions with TipRanks' Smart Investor Picks, delivered to your inbox every week. According to TipRanks, Xue is an analyst with an average return of -7.3% and a 33.33% success rate. In addition to HSBC, Want Want China Holdings also received a Hold from Morgan Stanley's Wilkins Tong in a report issued on June 27. However, on the same day, CICC maintained a Buy rating on Want Want China Holdings (Other OTC: WWNTF). Based on Want Want China Holdings' latest earnings release for the quarter ending September 30, the company reported a quarterly revenue of $5.44 billion and a net profit of $931.69 million. In comparison, last year the company earned a revenue of $5.64 billion and had a net profit of $866.12 million
Straits Times
29-06-2025
- Health
- Straits Times
China confronts senior cancer surge with early detection, TCM
Early detection remains the most powerful tool in fighting cancer, experts say. PHOTO: AFP BEIJING - With a rapidly aging population, China is facing a pressing new public health challenge: cancer among the elderly. According to the latest data, people over the age of 60 now account for 60.7 per cent of all new cancer diagnoses in the country, making senior cancer care one of the most urgent priorities in China's efforts to deliver health for all. To promote cancer awareness among the elderly, China has launched a week-long national campaign. Medical experts are urging earlier detection, evidence-based treatment, and greater public education to counter myths that often cause seniors to delay or avoid care. China's demographic shift is accelerating: those aged 60 and above now make up more than 20 per cent of the population. By 2035, that figure is expected to reach 30 per cent, with the elderly population surpassing 400 million. A report by the Chinese Anti-Cancer Association shows that lung and gastrointestinal cancers are the most prevalent among older adults, accounting for roughly 65 per cent of malignant tumors in this age group. Other commonly diagnosed cancers include liver, lymphoma, prostate, and various blood cancers. 'Cancer among seniors is not uncommon, and it's closely tied to the accumulation of genetic mutations over time,' said Dr Xue Dong, a specialist in senior oncology at Peking University Cancer Hospital. Dr Xue explained that aging cells, a declining immune system, and long-term exposure to carcinogens significantly increase vulnerability. Early detection remains the most powerful tool in fighting cancer, experts say. In response, China's National Health Commission has called for enhanced public health services, including nationwide health checkups for adults aged 65 and older, with more frequent screenings for high-risk groups. Local initiatives are also underway. In Yancheng, East China's Jiangsu province, residents aged 60 to 69 now receive free testing for 12 common tumor markers. In Daqing, the northeastern province of Heilongjiang, authorities offer free screening for five major cancers - lung, breast, liver, upper gastrointestinal, and colorectal - to citizens aged between 45 and 74. Beyond cancer screenings, physicians also promote healthier daily routines. Dr Zhang Tong, a cancer specialist at Xiyuan Hospital of the China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, encourages seniors to maintain a balanced diet and practice traditional Chinese fitness exercises, such as Tai Chi and Baduanjin, which are known to enhance energy and immune function. Doctors also emphasise that traditional Chinese medicine can play a supportive role in conjunction with Western medical treatments. During chemotherapy, therapies like acupuncture and acupoint patches help relieve side effects such as nausea, appetite loss, and constipation. For radiation-related symptoms like skin damage and mouth ulcers, herbal baths and steam therapy offer relief. Dr Li Yuanqing, a colleague of Dr Xue at the same hospital, noted that clinical experience shows these approaches can ease patient discomfort during chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Additionally, experts warn of deep-rooted misperceptions. Many older patients place faith in miracle cures or folk remedies, while others fear that conventional treatments like surgery or chemotherapy will only accelerate their decline. 'Treating elderly cancer patients requires balance,' said Dr Xue. 'We can't simply apply treatments designed for younger people, nor should we dismiss care due to age. The key lies in personalised treatment, guided by both medical need and the patient's physical and emotional readiness.' 'With science and compassion as our prescription, more elderly cancer patients can look forward to a dignified late life,' Dr Xue said. CHINA DAILY/ASIA NEWS NETWORK Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Memri
25-06-2025
- Politics
- Memri
Chinese Influencer Xue Ying: There Is Little Reason to Doubt Reports That Iran Shot Down Four Israeli F-35 Jets – It Was Using Chinese Technology; China Needs to Support Iran, or Else the U.S. Will Ta
On June 18, 2025, Chinese social media influencer Xue Ying posted on her Baidu account a video in which she claimed that reports about Iran downing four Israeli F-35 fighter jets are reliable, speculating that Chinese technology played a 'big' role in this operation. She said that China does not want to see Iran collapse, not only because it is a key oil supplier, but also because of its strategic location in the Middle East. She said that Iran's domestically-made Khordad air defense system contains a Chinese GY10 command system, which she claimed also played a role in intercepting 'the majority' of missiles in Israeli strikes in Iran in 2024, and she asserted that the system has proven itself as 'highly reliable.' In addition, Xue said that it is 'imperative' for China to support Iran, ensure its stability, and ensure the regime's survival because the U.S. plans to focus on confronting China after finishing with Iran, having already weakened Russia.
Newsweek
24-06-2025
- Politics
- Newsweek
US Ambassador Calls Out Chinese Counterpart Over X Post: 'Untrained Puppy'
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The United States ambassador to Japan strongly rebuked a top Chinese diplomat in Japan over a social media post comparing Israel to Nazi Germany. Newsweek reached out to the Chinese Foreign Ministry via email for comment. Why It Matters The now-deleted post was made on June 14, one day after Israel launched attacks on military and nuclear targets in Iran, sparking the ongoing conflict. Tel Aviv claimed the country was racing toward developing an atomic bomb. While China has called for de-escalation by all parties, it has been especially critical of Israel and voiced support for Iran's right to self-defense. Chinese officials have also repeatedly criticized Israel's conduct during its campaign against Hamas in Gaza. What To Know In a Japanese-language post on X (formerly Twitter), Xue Jian, the Chinese Consul General in Osaka, presented a list of comparisons between Israel and Nazi Germany, placing each under its respective national flag. Xue wrote that while "Jews were genocided" during the Holocaust, they are today "committing genocide." Both states had "ignored international law," "invested a lot of power into [their] military," and "encouraged settlement of occupied land," he said. The post had drawn more than 258,000 views as of the morning of June 14. A screenshot of the archived post, along with its English translation, can be seen below. This screenshot shows Chinese Consul General Xue Jian's now-deleted Japanese-language X post from June 14, 2025, translated into English. This screenshot shows Chinese Consul General Xue Jian's now-deleted Japanese-language X post from June 14, 2025, translated into English. X On Tuesday, U.S. Ambassador to Japan George Glass criticized Xue, saying he had "displayed a shocking level of antisemitism, ignorance, and vulgarity in a now-deleted post that compared Nazi Germany with Israel." "He's not so much a wolf warrior as an untrained puppy," Glass added. "Wolf warrior diplomacy" is a term that emerged in the 2010s to describe the confrontational rhetoric used by some Chinese officials. The label is drawn from a popular Chinese action film series. The Nazis murdered some 6 million European Jews between 1941 and 1945 during World War II. Modern Israel was established following a United Nations plan to partition the territory of Palestine into separate Jewish and Arab states. Since Israel launched its Gaza offensive in the wake of Hamas' deadly October 2023 attack, the country has faced war crimes accusations from United Nations officials and human rights groups. Israeli officials maintain their actions target Hamas in self-defense, not civilians. Gaza's health ministry reports over 56,000 killed, including women and children. In November, the International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for alleged use of starvation as a method of warfare and crimes against humanity. Xue Jian, Chinese Consul General in Osaka, gives a lecture in the western Japanese city on February 27, 2024. Xue Jian, Chinese Consul General in Osaka, gives a lecture in the western Japanese city on February 27, 2024. Kyodo via Associated Press What People Are Saying Gilad Cohen, Israeli ambassador to Japan, wrote on X: "The Chinese consul general in Osaka has crossed every line. His shameful incitement against Israel— invoking Nazi symbols—is not only disgraceful, it is antisemitic, dangerous, and an insult to the memory of the Holocaust." Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun told reporters Tuesday: "Facts have proven that military means cannot bring peace, and dialogue and negotiation are the right way to solve the problem." What Happens Next U.S. President Donald Trump claims to have brokered a ceasefire between Israel and Iran after almost two weeks of warfare. Tensions remain high, and it's unclear whether both parties will refrain from further strikes.
Yahoo
16-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Pregnant mothers' high blood pressure linked to this increased risk in children
Pregnant mothers experiencing high blood pressure may have to worry about another potential health risk to their children, researchers warned on Monday. The condition, also known as gestational hypertension, has previously been linked to premature births and stillbirths that are tied to a decrease in blood flow through the placenta. Now, researchers at University of Iowa Health Care have found it is also associated with an increased risk for seizure in kids. "The connection between high blood pressure in pregnant moms and seizures in children from these pregnancies had been postulated before, but never examined on a large scale, and never modeled in an animal,' Dr. Baojian Xue, a senior research scientist in pediatrics at the university, commented on the research. 'With these new mouse models and this new connection between gestational hypertension and seizures, we can now perhaps come up with new childhood anti-seizure therapies," he wrote. Xue was the first author of the National Institutes of Health-funded study, which was published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation. To reach these conclusions, they utilized clinical databases and studies in lab mice, including the records of more than 246 million patients from across the U.S. The study found that children born to mothers with high blood pressure during their pregnancy had significantly higher rates of seizures compared to those with normal blood pressure. In mice, testing confirmed that exposure to gestational hypertension in the womb increased seizure sensitivity and death due to seizures. Of their subjects, male offspring showed greater vulnerability to the medical condition. They also found that brain inflammation played a 'significant role' in the process of disease, saying it may play such a role in human children. Gestational hypertension impacts nearly 16 percent of American pregnancies. Mothers are also at a higher risk of seizures, stroke, temporary kidney failure, and liver and blood clotting problems, according to the Cleveland Clinic. Most people with high blood pressure will deliver healthy babies when the condition is caught early in pregnancy. However, the more severe the condition is, the more at risk mothers are for serious complications, the clinic notes. That can include preeclampsia, when high blood pressure develops after 20 weeks of pregnancy. Eclampsia occurs when a pregnant woman has seizures due to untreated or under-treated preeclampsia. But this study – the first large-scale evidence connecting gestational hypertension to heightened seizure risk in offspring – may offer new pathways for further research. The impact of brain inflammation could be targeted to prevent seizures in children exposed to gestational hypertension. Notably, this research was released the same day as another study from Columbia University that found low levels of arsenic in drinking water were also linked to preterm birth and lower birthweight. "This study is unique because you have an association drawn from analyses of large clinical databases, but then we go on to prove the association with animal models,' Dr. Vinit Mahajan, professor of ophthalmology at Stanford University and a co-author on the study, explained. 'We were even able to reduce seizures in mice offspring with anti-inflammatory drugs based on what we learned from the model.'
