Nutella is one of the most popular spreads in the world. Made by Italian chocolate maker Ferrero, it was first created during World War II to solve the cocoa shortage in the country. Today, many people eat it for breakfast…
In 2001, China was a novice when it came to supercomputing. Japan, the United States, and Europe made up the top three computing powers. Almost two decades later, things have changed drastically. As of June 2020, China was home to…
People across the world are familiar with the cute giant panda, but have you heard about the little red panda? Despite having the name “panda,” these two creatures are not related at all. Native to southwestern China and the eastern…
Jupiter, named for the king of the ancient Roman gods, commands its own mini-version of our solar system of circling satellites; their movements convinced Galileo Galilei that Earth is not the center of the universe in the early 17th century. More…
Floods have affected over 54 million people in China and caused damage to the tune of US$20 billion. This could easily be categorized as one of the worst natural disasters to hit the Asian nation in the past several years.…
Everyone uses tablets and mobile phones. Unfortunately, they force you into a posture that strains your neck, shoulders, and back. Most people lower their heads to look at the screen of their smart device or tablet. In addition, they then…
Resembling a butterfly with its symmetrical structure, beautiful colors, and intricate patterns, this striking bubble of gas — known as NGC 2899 — appears to float and flutter across the sky in this new picture from ESO’s Very Large Telescope…
There is a Chinese idiom about how one gets “humbled by the vast ocean.” This quote is mostly used in the context of teaching a person to remain humble despite having power since there will always be someone else more…
A few weeks ago, the Indian government had banned 59 Chinese apps on the grounds that they were a threat to national security. The initial ban was triggered by a border conflict that took place between the two nations. Now,…
Recently, the Chinese Communist Party ordered the closure of the U.S. Consulate in Chengdu. Soon thereafter, the consulate and its staff drew nationwide attention from mainland people. Chuang Tzu-i, the spouse of the U.S. Consul General in Chengdu, looked back…
The ancient Greek philosopher Plato believed that the universe consisted of five fundamental elements — air, fire, water, cosmos (or aether), and earth. According to his theory, each of these elements had its own geometric shape, with earth particles being…
Our solar system has one habitable planet — Earth. A new study shows other stars could have as many as seven Earth-like planets in the absence of a gas giant like Jupiter. This is the conclusion of a study led by…
The discussion about the distinction between China and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) as part of the United States-China strategy continues to be heated. Some scholars and DPP officials in Taiwan agree that the CCP does not represent China and…
In 2001, China was a novice when it came to supercomputing. Japan, the United States, and Europe made up the top three computing powers. Almost two decades later, things have…
Floods have affected over 54 million people in China and caused damage to the tune of US$20 billion. This could easily be categorized as one of the worst natural disasters…
A few weeks ago, the Indian government had banned 59 Chinese apps on the grounds that they were a threat to national security. The initial ban was triggered by a…
Recently, the Chinese Communist Party ordered the closure of the U.S. Consulate in Chengdu. Soon thereafter, the consulate and its staff drew nationwide attention from mainland people. Chuang Tzu-i, the…
The discussion about the distinction between China and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) as part of the United States-China strategy continues to be heated. Some scholars and DPP officials in…
There is a Chinese idiom about how one gets “humbled by the vast ocean.” This quote is mostly used in the context of teaching a person to remain humble despite…
People from several states in the U.S. were recently shocked when they checked their mailboxes — they had received plant seeds from China. All 50 states immediately issued warnings against…
The practice of bloodletting began around 3,000 years ago with the Egyptians, then continued with the Greeks and Romans, the Arabs, the Asians, and then spread through Europe during the…
According to a Chinese former diplomat who defected to Australia, the Houston Chinese consulate that was forced to close in late July was likely burning documents containing details about the…
Dr. Li-Meng Yan, an expert in virology and immunology who fled to the U.S. in April, made another public appearance in an interview by Lu-De Media. In it, she continues…
Jupiter, named for the king of the ancient Roman gods, commands its own mini-version of our solar system of circling satellites; their movements convinced Galileo Galilei that Earth is not…
Resembling a butterfly with its symmetrical structure, beautiful colors, and intricate patterns, this striking bubble of gas — known as NGC 2899 — appears to float and flutter across the…
The ancient Greek philosopher Plato believed that the universe consisted of five fundamental elements — air, fire, water, cosmos (or aether), and earth. According to his theory, each of these…
Our solar system has one habitable planet — Earth. A new study shows other stars could have as many as seven Earth-like planets in the absence of a gas giant…
A majority of the world’s population lives on low-lying lands near the sea, some of which are predicted to submerge by the end of the 21st century due to rising…
On July 21, the United States gave the Chinese Consulate in Houston 72 hours to close. Beijing retaliated on the 25th by ordering the U.S. to close its consulate in…
Chinese state-sponsored hackers have targeted the Vatican and other Catholic organizations since May this year, a U.S. cybersecurity firm has said.
Six months since the COVID-19 outbreak, one would think that the Chinese government would be stricter in its control over meat markets. After all, COVID-19 did emerge in one of…
On July 14, Changsha on the Palm under the Changsha Evening News reported that the China Judgments Online recently published the verdict of Guan Chengshan, a controller at the Shandong…
Every year, the cities of Charlestown and Westerly, Rhode Island, host the annual Karl E. Kenyon Smokey Bear Parade, which the residents wholeheartedly take part in. A tradition that has…
Nutella is one of the most popular spreads in the world. Made by Italian chocolate maker Ferrero, it was first created during World War II to solve the cocoa shortage…
People across the world are familiar with the cute giant panda, but have you heard about the little red panda? Despite having the name “panda,” these two creatures are not…
Everyone uses tablets and mobile phones. Unfortunately, they force you into a posture that strains your neck, shoulders, and back. Most people lower their heads to look at the screen…
The Memorial Tournament is a golf tournament that was founded by golfer Jack Nicklaus in 1976. Played at the Muirfield Village Golf Club, Dublin, Ohio, the tournament has often been…
In China, there is a popular saying that goes like this: “Irrigating the neighboring state’s melon fields” or simply “Watering melon fields.” The idiom actually has nothing to do with…
Researchers say cooling 13,000 years ago is coincident with major volcanic eruptions. Texas researchers from the University of Houston, Baylor University, and Texas A&M University have discovered evidence for why the…
With drone technology advancing at a rapid pace, the defense departments of various countries are investing heavily in the tech. The probability of having an AI-driven swarm of thousands of…
During the Northern Song Dynasty, Han Qi and Fan Zhongyan led the armies to defend against the menacing Western Xia Dynasty. Both influential dignitaries were held in very high esteem by…
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many people have lost their jobs while many have had to suffer pay cuts. Some employees are forced to accept a 30 percent to 50…
The atmospheric planetary boundary layer (PBL), also called the atmospheric boundary layer, is the region of the lower troposphere where Earth’s surface strongly influences temperature, moisture, and wind through the…
Modernity has gifted humanity with many good things. In the process, many practices have been blindly cast out on the pretext that they are useless or outdated. This has created…
China recently sent its first-ever rover mission to Mars. The mission, named Tianwen-1, consists of an orbiter and a lander/rover duo. China had previously launched an orbiter to Mars in…
The symptoms of COVID-19 include a dry cough, sneezing, fatigue, etc. This is very similar to the symptoms of allergies. As such, people are finding it difficult to distinguish between…
The unusual dark greenish and glistening “gel-like” substance in a crater on the far side of the Moon has attracted widespread interest following its discovery by the Chang’e-4 rover in…
A long time ago, the morals of the people in a village had become very bad, and gods were going to destroy the town. A Bodhisattva wanted to save the…
In China, rubber stamps (also known as chops) are very important for business transactions. The rubber stamp represents the identity and legal evidence of the company’s decisions. Despite advancing technologically,…
Scientists from Japan have invented a brand new way of conducting pollination in farming lands — soap bubbles. The study, conducted at the Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology…
A UNSW report considers China’s children affected by migration and climate change, and the necessary social policy reforms required to protect their rights. The expansion of protections for China’s migrant…
There’s been a renewed focus on the importance of sleep as society at large has realized the power of this biological process. The food that fuels your body can either…
The Helmeted Hornbill is a bird native to Myanmar, Thailand, Borneo, Sumatra, and the Malay Peninsula. The helmet-like structure on the bird’s head, called a “casque,” accounts for about 10…
Recently, it came to light in an Australia Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI) report that the Chinese Communist Party is collecting DNA samples of almost 10 percent of its male population…
There are basically four blood groups among humans – A, B, AB, and O. Many studies have posited that blood groups might affect how vulnerable we are to diseases like…
Jialeshuei (佳樂水) is a tourist destination located in the southernmost of Taiwan’s east coast in Pingtung County (屏東縣). It is famous for its unique and interesting rock formations along a…
The New York Times reported on July 15 that the Trump administration is considering a travel ban on all Chinese Communist Party (CCP) members and their families, which would prevent…
While the CCP coronavirus pandemic is nothing short of a global tragedy, with more than 100,000 confirmed dead, millions sickened, and tens of millions out of work, it’s hard to find…
The “refined” nobles of Athens often looked down upon Socrates. Socrates did not dress up like them; he wore no footwear; he wasn’t wasteful or extravagant when it came to…
This is the second in a two-part series on U.S. Secretary of State Michael Pompeo’s speech at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library in California on July 23. Part 1 can…
This novel chronicles the experiences of a small foreign community living in Shanghai in the 1980s, when memories of the Cultural Revolution were still fresh. This period was the heyday…
If you think animals do not have the emotional capacity to be thankful to those who help them, the story of Stuart Dahlquist and his crows should change your mind.…
This is the first in a two-part series on U.S. Secretary of State Michael Pompeo’s speech at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library in California on July 23. Part 2 can be…
The arrival of humans in the Americas may predate the peak of the last ice age, new research shows. Humans may have reached the Americas over 30,000 years ago, new…
Are you thinking of having children anytime soon? If so, you need to do some preparations before you get pregnant. Some lifestyle changes here and there will not only make…
The Trump administration has expressed concern about long-standing allegations that people imprisoned by the Chinese authorities for their faith are being murdered for their organs.
On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared that COVID-19 — the disease caused by the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 — was officially a global pandemic. In the four…
Sonam Wangchuk is an engineer and education reformist from India who is better known through the Hindi movie 3 Idiots, which is inspired by his life. He is spearheading an…
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