CHINA
Baoding balls may have been invented in China’s city of the same name, located in Hebei Province, but the Chinese characters reveal another layer of meaning. Bao (保) carries the meaning “to protect, defend, or ensure,” while ding (定) usually means “to fix, or make definite.” In China, these specialized
Philippines Retains Military Pact With America, U.S. Defense Secretary Rejects Beijing’s Claim Over South
The Philippines has just announced that it will retain the bilateral Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA)...
Investigation Launched After Chinese Anthem Booed, Arrests Made Due to Children’s Books
Hong Kong police have launched an investigation into the booing of the Chinese national anthem. It happened...
COVID-19 Outbreak in Sichuan Prompts Fresh Lockdown and Anxiety
On July 28, Sichuan Province, located in southwest China, announced a state of an emergency in response...
At Tianjin Meeting, China Blasts US for Crossing ‘Red Lines,’ Claims Success of Communist Rule
U.S. and Chinese officials recently held meetings in Tianjin city on July 25 and 26. The Chinese side...
How ‘Goddess of Weightlifting’ Kuo Hsing-chun Won Taiwan Its First Gold in the 2020 Olympics
Commentary Besting three Olympic records, Taiwan’s Kuo Hsing-chun fell short of topping a world record...
Are Jet Streams Behind North America’s Intense Heatwave and Floods in China and Germany?
In recent weeks, certain areas in North America, Europe, and China have been subjected to severe weather...
How The Chinese Government Controls Tencent, the Seventh Largest Company in the World
Chinese tech company Tencent has deep ties with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Guangzhou-based Southern...
Human Trafficking Remains a Persistent Challenge in Modern Day China
Human trafficking, particularly of women and children, continues to plague mainland China with hundreds...
Chinese Agricultural Businessman Sun Dawu Sentenced to 18 Years for ‘Seeking Quarrels and Provoking Trouble
Sun, who prided himself on a system of 'co-prosperity' for owners and employees alike, ran afoul of the...