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China’s big hog farms pose a big antibiotic resistance risk

Environment

A recent study found high levels of multiple-antibiotic-resistant bacteria on Chinese pig farms. It’s setting off new alarm bells about the heavy use of antibiotics in livestock. There’s a high likelihood the bacteria could jump from pigs to humans.

Air Rage in China’s Airports

Development & Education

Debate Over China’s Win-At-All Cost Philosophy

Global Politics
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The songs that torture us

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