Darren Maung
Darren is an aspiring writer who wishes to share or create stories to the world and bring humanity together as one. A massive Star Wars nerd and history buff, he finds enjoyable, heart-warming or interesting subjects in any written media.
Lithuanian MP Proclaims Country’s Support for Taiwan
On Jan. 4, an MP of the Lithuanian government, Gitanas Nausėda, claimed that his country supports the democratic government of the Republic of China (ROC) in Taiwan against the increasingly hostile communist government of the...
Entire Chinese Province of Henan Under Partial Lockdown, Affecting 110 Million People
The central Chinese province of Henan was placed on a “partial lockdown” by its local government officials on Wednesday, Jan. 5. As an outbreak of COVID-19 strikes the province, the lockdown ceases travel and public...
Heavy Rains Cause Floods Throughout Malaysia, Over 50 Killed, Thousands Evacuated
Since Dec. 16, 2021, several states across Malaysia have been struck by two weeks of heavy rain, causing floods to take the lives of over 50 people and prompting thousands more to be evacuated. The...
Beijing Warns of ‘Drastic Measures’ as Taipei Says Conflict ‘Not the Answer’
On Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, Beijing warned the government of Taiwan that it will take “drastic measures” if the latter attempts to fight for formal independence. In response, on Friday, Jan. 1, Taiwanese President Tsai...
A Finger Lickin’ White Lie: How Japan’s KFC Christmas Began
Turkey is the staple Christmas dish - one roasted turkey on the middle of the table can bring a family together in holy cheers for the holidays. However, what happens when you happen to celebrate...
Tibetan Teens Taken to ‘Special’ Camps for Chinese Military Training
In recent years, Tibetan children have been taken away by the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) to special camps to undergo military indoctrination and to be converted into soldiers. This move is very likely motivated...
Tales of Rape and Forced Sterilization, Uyghur Women Retell Horrors of Communist Camps
Over the years, Uyghur women have come forth to expose the horrors of Communist China's internment camps, where they had to endure the worst possible offenses committed, including rape and forced sterilizations. Such cries of...
Chariot of Charity: How the Story of Santa Claus’ Reindeer Began
Christmas is around the corner and kids are ready to celebrate with Santa Claus etched in their imaginative minds. However, almost as iconic as Santa Claus are his flying reindeer - nine galloping reindeer who...
UK Sanctions Strike Myanmar As Human Rights Cases Rise
On Sunday, Dec. 12, the UK imposed a series of new sanctions against the Southeast Asian nation of Myanmar amidst a continuous rise of human rights abuses reportedly conducted by the military government. The sanctions...
Modern-day ‘Moby Dick’ Spotted in Caribbean: Film Captures Rare White Sperm Whale
Fans of Herman Melville’s 1851 book, Moby Dick, will be interested to know that Melville’s titular character has recently taken shape in real life. As a Dutch sailor recounted spotting a rare white sperm whale...
5 Major Tech Issues to Challenge China in 2022
As the year 2022 approaches, Beijing has to overcome several fundamental issues facing its technology sector to prepare for what’s to come. Controversies and other problems are currently rocking the communist government, creating questions as...
Evergrande Fails to Make Overdue Coupon Payments for Bondholders
Chinese real-estate developer Evergrande failed to provide coupon payments to offshore bondholders after a 30-day grace period concluded on Tuesday, Dec. 7, according to several people with knowledge of the issue. With millions of dollars...