Tropical Storm Doksuri to Evolve Into a Super Typhoon, Threatens Taiwan, Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland
On Monday, July 23, tropical storm Doksuri evolved into a typhoon and is expected to further develop...
The Fascinating Process Behind the Beauty of Natural Fibers (Part VI): Abaca
As we’ve seen in the first parts of this series, natural fibers come from an amazing array of sources...
Ex-Canadian Federal Police Officer Charged for Allegedly Helping China Intimidate ‘Someone outside the
On July 21, Canada’s national police force, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), announced that...
Orange County, NY Chosen for Location of New Tesla Parts Distribution Facility, Hundreds of Jobs to Be
By the end of this year, electric vehicle giant Tesl, will be setting up a new parts distribution facility...
Xi Meets With ‘Old Friend’ Henry Kissinger to Discuss Sino-US Engagement in Beijing
In what Chinese Communist Party (CCP) media celebrated as a reunion of "old friends," China's leader Xi Jinping and veteran U.S. diplomat Henry Kissinger held a notable meeting in Beijing on July 20. The regime's...
Exiled Sing-Songwriter, Crazy Zhang, Promises More Music, Defies Threats from Beijing
From across the Pacific, U.S.-based singer-songwriter Zhang Gong, also known as “Crazy Zhang,” received demands to delete his music from Twitter, with Chinese authorities saying that his satirical songs “[have] a negative impact” on the...
Hollywood Franchises Are ‘More and More Nonsense’ Say China Theatregoers as Revenue Declines
Whatever love affair Mainland China’s moviegoers may have had with Hollywood’s offerings appears to be coming to an end in favor of domestic productions. A 60-year-old retiree named Fang Fang interviewed at a Shanghai theater...
Kerry Says Beijing Climate Deal Needs ‘a Little Bit More Work’ After Meetings
U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry told the media that several days of closed door talks with Xi Jinping’s Chinese government, the Chinese Communist Party, failed to fruit a desired agreement on international...
Exploring the Rich Tapestry of the Frescobaldi: A Tasting of Italy’s Celebrated Vineyards and Wines
Published with permission from LuxuryWeb.com The Sangiovese grape — with its roots embedded deep in the rich soils of Italy — is responsible for some of the country's most cherished and acclaimed wines. It is...
Case of Chinese Rights Activist Delayed, Fears of Isolated Imprisonment Arise
There has been a delay in the case of detained rights activist Zhang Hai after his case was sent back to authorities “for further investigation.” Fears have also arisen that the Shenzhen resident is being...
China to Ban Advertising on Public Buses in Tiananmen Square
Authorities in Beijing are considering a plan to ban advertising on public buses that pass through Tiananmen Square, where communist symbols adorn the entire square, Radio Free Asia (RFA) reported. Under the proposed law, advertisements...
China’s Real Estate Giant Evergrande Loses Over $112bn in Two Years, Has Hundreds of Billions More in Liabilities
On July 17, Evergrande, one of China’s largest real estate developers, revealed in its long-awaited financial reporting that the company lost upwards of $113 billion over 2021 and 2022 and has liabilities of nearly $340...