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Taking the Measure of the Earthquake That Destroyed Tokyo

Cars That Think

In the second century CE, the Chinese scientist Zhang Heng developed an “earthquake weathercock.” The twin earthquakes that struck Turkey and Syria on 6 February this year show the physical devastation and accompanying death toll that can occur when building codes are ignored and not enforced.

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Report: Chinese Export Rule Changes Could Impact EV Battery Production

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Starting this month, the Chinese government requires permits for certain graphite products being exported. percent of the global graphite supply, respectively, while Brazil handles about 6 percent. But the article seems wholly dedicated to convincing readers that the United States needs to revamp how mining permits are handled.

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Strong Dollar Could Cap Oil Prices

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The dollar has gained more than 8 percent against the Chinese currency since March. Argentina, Brazil, Turkey and South Africa have seen significant depreciations in their currencies this year. This really shows the folly of waging trade war,” said Zhang Bin, an economist at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, told the FT.