Vacationers Stranded on China’s Hainan Island Plead for Food and Supplies as ‘Zero-COVID’ Lockdown Drags On
Since Aug. 1, China’s island province of Hainan has been under lockdown after a surge of new COVID-19 cases were reported. According to government statistics, the number of positive infections has exceeded 5,000 cases across...
The Scientific Accomplishments of Ancient China’s Guo Shoujing
With an asteroid and a lunar crater named in his memory, there is no doubt that Guo Shoujing’s legacy was remarkable to posterity. Raised and inspired by his grandfather to study mathematics, astronomy, and hydraulic...
Beijing Releases White Paper on ‘Taiwan Question’
Mainland China withdrew promises to not send troops to Taiwan if it took control of the island, according to a Chinese Communist Party (CCP) white paper released on Aug. 10 titled "The Taiwan Question and...
80,000 Vacationers in China’s Tropical Hainan Stranded by New ‘Zero-COVID’ Lockdown
China’s southern island province of Hainan has been placed under lockdown after a cluster of new COVID-19 infections was detected. The city of Sanya, which is heavily dependent on tourism, saw over 80,000 people stranded...
India Contemplates Blocking Sales of Sub-$150 Phones By Chinese Phone Makers
According to a recent Bloomberg report, India is considering restricting the sale of smartphone devices, in the sub-$150 range, manufactured and sold by Chinese smartphone makers. The move would negatively affect Chinese phone makers like...
10,000 Millionaires Expected to Leave China This Year–And Take $48 Billion With Them: Report
According to a consulting firm specializing in foreign investments, over 10,000 of China’s wealthiest are looking to immigrate to other countries this year. A report by London-based firm Henley & Partners, found that the average...
China Suspends Talks With US Over Pelosi’s Taiwan Visit, Ups Military and Diplomatic Warnings
China’s foreign ministry announced on Friday, Aug. 5 that it would be halting major talks with Washington on climate issues, in addition to suspending all future calls and meetings over Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan...
US and Indonesia Perform Joint Military Exercises as Tensions With China Heighten
On Aug. 3, the U.S. and Indonesia held their annual joint military exercises on the island of Sumatra alongside other countries as tensions with Beijing rose. Since 2009, the U.S. and Indonesia have held an...
Residents in Northeastern Chinese ‘Cancer Village’ Sign Mass Petition Condemning Pollution
Over 80 people living near the city of Huludao, located in China’s Liaoning Province, have come forward to claim they have fallen ill from carcinogens present in the region’s air and water. In an unusual...
TikTok Owner ByteDance Accused of Promoting Pro-China Messaging: Ex-Employees
ByteDance, the owner of popular streaming and video sharing giant TikTok has once again come under fire after former employees came forward to accuse the platform of promoting “pro-China” content on its app. The ex-employees...
China Criticized Over Uncontrolled Crash of Long March 5B Rocket
On Saturday, July 30, Malaysians bore witness to what appeared to be a meteor shower in the night sky. In reality, it was reported to be the remains of China’s recently launched Long March 5B...
Activist Now Living in Japan Arrested by Chinese Authorities for Trying to Help Xuzhou Chained Mother
Back in January, a mother of eight children locked up in a dilapidated hut in China with a thick metal chain around her neck set the internet ablaze as netizens erupted with shock and anger...
