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Wed, March 19, 2025

Going beyond textbooks to turn today's students into tomorrow's scientific pioneers


Published on 2025-03-19 09:02:34 - SHINE
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  • Early STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) education should go beyond textbooks, encouraging young minds to observe, question and engage with the challenges of our times before diving into technical training. A student who sees a problem firsthand is far more likely to develop a passion for solving it.

The article from Shine.cn discusses the increasing trend of Chinese tourists traveling abroad for the May Day holiday in 2024, with a significant rise in outbound travel bookings. Travel agencies like Trip.com Group and Fliggy have reported a surge in demand for international destinations, with Europe, Japan, and Southeast Asia being particularly popular. This year's travel boom is attributed to the relaxation of travel restrictions post-COVID, a stronger desire for travel experiences, and the pent-up demand from previous years. The article highlights that not only are more people traveling, but they are also spending more, with luxury travel and customized tours seeing substantial growth. Additionally, there's a noted increase in the use of technology for travel planning, with AI and big data playing roles in personalizing travel itineraries. The trend reflects a broader recovery in the global tourism industry, with Chinese tourists playing a pivotal role in this resurgence.

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