Data Vis Dispatch, May 19: China, maps, and the Eurovision Song Contest

This week, we take a closer look at China, with fishing vessels off the coast of Argentina and military missile ranges causing concern. Furthermore, ships bound for China are bypassing the U.S. blockade, and Chinese shoe models are dominating the domestic market.

While the U.S. is aiming to reduce its reliance on China's supply chain of critical minerals, Trump's state visit to China took place last week, with visualizations covering the event.

Inequality plays a significant role in education, with differences in students' experiences impacting their educational process. Additionally, while housing prices in the U.S. are exceeding household incomes, changes in hiring and advances in AI are affecting the job market.

Maps are useful in visualizing current topics - from gold mining permits to global earthquakes, accessibility in European cities, vessel traffic, and even Rio's sister city agreements!

While changes in pollen patterns and declining smoking rates both affect health, changes in smoking habits can significantly reduce cancer risks.

We end this Dispatch with a selection of other interesting topics: costs of popular dog breeds in Germany, food emissions, and Eurovision song themes!