Anonymous Critics of Chinese Regime Targeted by Beijing via Social Media
The Chinese communist regime is one of the most repressive ruling establishments in the world, cutting...
How Apple Helps Chinese Companies at the Cost of Taiwan
In a bid to retain its market presence in China, tech giant Apple is following the dictates of the Chinese...
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...
Is There a Link Between COVID-19 and 5G?
Ever since COVID-19 emerged and began to spread across the world, there have been attempts to tie it...
Instagram, Facebook and Other Big Tech Fails of 2021
In 2021, big tech companies were dragged into controversies and scandals, some of which have yet to subside. The issues included censorship, data leaks, and reports about the psychological harms of social media. Here are...
Fates Reversed Instantly When Kindness Prevails
Sometimes, one may suddenly and unexpectedly recover from a serious illness, and we think of it as a chance occurrence; but in traditional Chinese culture, nothing happens “by chance” — there is always a reason...
Xi’an Sets Up Makeshift Hospitals to Contain Outbreak; Residents Complain of Food Shortages Under Lockdown
The COVID-19 outbreak in Xi'an city has become increasingly severe. According to videos and photos posted on Twitter, Xi'an constructed the "Fang Cang (mobile Cabin) Hospital" practically overnight. These are quarantine buildings like those that...
Reflection, Gratitude, and a Happy New Year
Welcome to Tea with Erping. Confucius once said, “By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest.” ...
Reports of Food Shortages Surface in Chinese City of Xi’an Amid Double Plagues
On Dec. 27, Xi'an, the ancient capital of China, announced a new lockdown measure that forbids its 13 million residents to leave their homes. After the new measures came into effect, information started to emerge...
Delta Airlines Flight Turns Around Mid-Air Due to China’s COVID-19 Rules
On Dec. 21, a Delta Airline flight that was heading towards Shanghai from Seattle turned back to the U.S. due to a change in the COVID-19 airline cleaning rules at the Chinese airport. According to...
Public Shaming Parades Return to the Streets of China Amid COVID-19 Fears
The days of the Cultural Revolution seem to be back after several reports emerged of alleged human smugglers, who violated COVID-19 rules, were put on display at a parade in several border towns including the...
Amazon Alexa Recommends Deadly Challenge to 10-Year-Old Girl
Amazon’s virtual assistant Alexa is a popular device in many American households. It can perform an array of functions like playing music, controlling smart home devices, setting alarms, and responding to voice commands among others....