In recent years, decentralized digital currencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum have gained global attention. Unlike traditional, government-regulated money, these currencies run on a blockchain, a public digital ledger managed by a global network of users. They offer greater privacy, freedom, and financial access, allowing people to send money worldwide with lower fees and without needing a bank account.

For the purposes of this debate, contract marriage refers to marriage agreements made for a fixed duration and/or with customized terms, as opposed to conventional marriages assumed to be permanent and regulated by default religious or civil laws. 

These contracts may define the length of the marriage, financial arrangements, living conditions, and are often dissolvable by mutual agreement without needing lengthy legal procedures.

Since 2023, China has produced about 61% of the world’s raw magnet rare earth elements and 92% of the refined supply, giving it a dominant role in materials needed for electronics, electric vehicles, and defense. 

Recently, China has tightened control over this sector by limiting exports, including banning some processed rare earths to the United States and requiring permits for others, especially those that can be used for both civilian and military purposes.

 A regional film hub is a city outside the national film capital with enough infrastructure, talent, and networks to sustain local filmmaking. It combines production facilities, distribution channels, training resources, and a distinct cultural identity that influences its storytelling.