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China aims for ‘”Olympic Blue” – plans to extend steel curbs

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2 years ago

August 10, 2021

Jack Langdon

China’s top steel hub will join the campaign to ensure blue skies for Beijing’s Winter Olympics next year.

The move will cap output and ordering other measures to slash pollution.

Tangshan a coastal town will extend steel curbs to March next year with air population falling by at least 40 percent.

The city’s steelmakers account for 8% of global output.

Steel mills in Tangshan will have to keep in place production curbs ordered this year but which are due to expire on Dec. 31, according to Mysteel. Other measures to boost air quality include curbs on heavy vehicles and cement production, and switching more transport to clean fuels.

Calls to Tangshan’s environmental office weren’t answered

The Olympics curbs come amid a gathering nationwide push to reduce steel output after production smashed records in the first half of the year. Mills in Tangshan — which churned out 144 million tons in 2020 — will have to reduce production by 12.4 million tons this year, while the broader Hebei province is aiming for a 21.7 million-ton reduction.

When Beijing hosted the Summer Olympics in 2008, authorities shut a high amount of factories in the industrial regions near the capital with the move titled “Olympic Blue.”

14 years on, it doesn’t seem like much has changed.

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The importance of personal branding

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7 hours ago

September 26, 2023

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How to position and build your own personal brand

If you’re into the world of innovative snacks and energetic entrepreneurship, you’ve likely heard of Jake Karls and Mid-Day Squares. This dynamic duo has taken the snack industry by storm, but what’s their secret, and what’s in store for the future?

Jake Karls is the co-founder of Mid-Day Squares, a brand that has carved a niche in the health and wellness market by providing delicious and nutritious chocolate bars.

He joined the Ticker Talks Growth hosts Liam Gostencnik and Tim O’Sullivan to discuss the journey of Mid-Day Squares and where they are heading next.

Watch part two of the interview here:

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Why is it so expensive to attend a wedding?

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12 hours ago

September 26, 2023

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Guests are paying on average around $2,000 just to attend a loved one’s wedding.

We all know getting married is expensive, but it turns out even attending weddings can set you back a pretty packet.

New research by Finder shows that guests are on average spending nearly $2,000 just to attend.

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Chinese youth swap LinkedIn for Tinder to find a job

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15 hours ago

September 26, 2023

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As LinkedIn withdraws from the Chinese market, young professionals and job seekers are turning to an unlikely platform in their quest for employment: Tinder.

This shift comes as a local news outlet recently reported the departure of LinkedIn from China.

Tinder, primarily known as a dating app, is now being repurposed by Chinese youth as a job-searching tool. Users are leveraging the platform’s network and communication features to connect with potential employers and explore career opportunities.

It appears to be a creative adaptation to fill the void left by LinkedIn, a platform renowned for professional networking.

This unconventional job-hunting trend has gained momentum, showcasing the adaptability and resourcefulness of the younger generation in China when faced with unexpected circumstances.

LinkedIn plans to maintain a certain level of presence in China, focusing on offering services to companies operating within the country. These services will facilitate hiring and training of employees based outside of China, as confirmed by a spokesperson from the company.