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
Chinese Astronauts Board China’s Orbiting Tianhe Core Module for the First Time
On June 17, at 18:48 Beijing time, three Chinese astronauts, including Nie Haisheng, Liu Boming, and...
Jade: Culturally Significant, Spiritually Priceless
Jade, as valuable as gold in Chinese culture, is precious not only for its aesthetic beauty. It possesses...
Millions Affected by Seasonal Floods in China as Nation Faces Water Insecurity
Floods in China’s south have displaced more than 2.6 million people and wrought hundreds of millions...
On Communist Party’s Centennial, Xi Claims China’s Success Hinges on Its Leadership
Commentary July 1, 2021 marks both a solemn and dark day for the human race: the 100th anniversary...
Traditional Chinese Culture Treasures Five Colors, Not Just Red
Ancient Chinese artifacts such as clothing, painting, and jewels feature rich colors. Traditional Chinese...
China and Russia Renew ‘Friendship Treaty’ During Second Meeting in Under a Month
In a second meeting in under a month, China and Russia renewed a 20-year-old friendship treaty on Monday...
China Is Building More Than 100 New Silos for Nuclear Missiles: Experts
China has begun to construct what independent experts believe are more than 100 new silos for intercontinental...
Hong Kong Rewards Security Officials With Promotions to Top Positions
Hong Kong’s city government has promoted two security officials who have led the charge on the Beijing-directed...
Slowdown in Earnings, Nike Chief Executive Assures Beijing His Firm Is ‘A Brand of China’
Nike recently held a conference call with Wall Street analysts about the company’s fourth-quarter earnings...