China becomes breeding ground for baseball talent for MLB
China has become a breeding ground for some big talent with their eyes set on the big leagues.
Read More...China has become a breeding ground for some big talent with their eyes set on the big leagues.
Read More...Greenpeace estimates that by 2020, China’s electronic waste will reach more than 15 million tons. One Beijing artist is trying to draw attention to this growing problem.
Read More...It’s a visual treat for the eyes – transporting visitors back centuries from a museum in Washington, D.C. to the court of the Qing Dynasty.
Read More...A six-year old Chinese-American boy is being called a piano prodigy, after beating out thousands of applicants from around the world in a prestigious musical competition this year.
Read More...Researchers in China are working to standardize traditional Chinese medicine alongside Western styles.
Read More...Wechat is rising in influence in the U.S. some restaurants are getting a boost from using the app.
Read More...TikTok is the latest social media darling. The video app is reportedly already up to 800 million users a month and is seeing a number of key Instagram influencers move over, lured by the huge potential of an emerging international online market.
Read More...China, with the world’s largest population, faces a possible population crisis – Research shows China’s population will peak around the late 2020s.
Read More...She’s a woman with a short name, vowing to make a long-lasting impact.
Read More...Relations between Canada and China have been somewhat strained since the arrest of Meng Wanzhou.
Read More...The National People’s Congress (NPC), the country’s top legislature, is the highest organ of state power. Every March, NPC deputies gather in the Chinese capital of Beijing from every corner of the country to discuss affairs of the state. Who are these deputies? How old are they? Which ethnic groups do they belong to? What’s their educational background? We use 2,975 dots to represent the deputies from 35 delegations to take a look at their commonalities and individualities.
Read More...Danish toymaker LEGO has opened a new flagship store in Beijing, and the company plans to double its presence in China this year. The company sees the country’s growing affluence as a good opportunity amid the growing gloom in the industry.
Read More...A report from Alibaba suggests vegetable consumption grew by nearly half during this past Spring Festival — compared with last year’s.
Read More...They’re stinky, spiky and some say, downright sickening. Because of their pungent smell, they’re even banned in some places in Asia. But fans of durian can’t seem to get enough.
Read More...But are they saving for a rainy day?
Read More...Standing at more than 8800 meters, Mount Qomolangma is famous for breathtaking views. But, parts of the peak have become an eyesore
Read More...The document sets eight benchmarks, ranging from deepening rural reforms to ensuring food production.
Read More...You can find Chinese food all over the world. But it takes on new twists as it adjusts to other cultures and tastes. One chef in California has drawn on her roots to inspire a new fusion food: Casian cuisine.
Read More...Today, the bi-annual event is known for drawing designers from around the globe. In the process, it is slowly becoming more diverse.
Read More...When you think of places outside of China with large Chinese communities, Colorado doesn’t come to mind. The western US state has a fairly small Chinese-American population, but it has established a strong presence as an adoptive Chinese community.
Read More...There’s a new ice queen in the United States.
Read More...This week people around the world mark World Cancer Day. Much progress has been made on research and to improve treatments. Now, there’s more evidence that a traditional Chinese martial art holds promise in helping patients.
Read More...It’s a drink with roots from the past in Asia. Now, “kombucha” is seeing a modern revival and is slated to become a multi-billion-dollar industry.
Read More...It’s not just the Lunar New Year that’s got people celebrating. Countries across the globe ring in their own, special ‘new years’ with every culture and calendar.
Read More...What better way to serve up the Year of the Pig than with a pork feast! That’s what many Chinese restaurants in New York City are doing.
Read More...When you live in one of the world’s densest urban area, relief sometimes comes in the unlikeliest of places.
Read More...The Year of the Pig is giving the barnyard animal some extra attention.
Read More...Helping bring his life to center stage are 24 performers and an 80-piece orchestra of traditional Chinese instruments.
Read More...Just about everyone across China looks forward to the Spring Festival holiday season. With the possible exception of some employers who must deal with a sudden labor shortage across the country.
Read More...It’s a way to relieve stress – by destroying property. And, it’s not only legal – it’s encouraged. They’re called ‘anger rooms’- and they’re popping up around the world, including in China.
Read More...The Chinese board-game GO has been played since ancient times, but it remains popular around the world even today.
Read More...It’s practice time and Olympic athletes are hard at work at the Shougang ice sports training center in western Beijing.
Read More...China’s millennials are the key driver of the country’s expanding fashion market.
Read More...The increasing affluence of China’s millennials is fueling sales of luxury goods, both new and second-hand.
Read More...Government shutdown snares National Zoo, preventing visitors from getting in, but not the personnel needed to feed and care for the animals.
Read More...China’s Consul General to Rio de Janeiro offers his view of how China’s relations with Brazil will unfold under the new government of Jair Bolsonaro, who has been critical of China’s economic influence in the region.
Read More...What was supposed to be a period of festivities turned into tragedy as many in Taiwan spent the Lunar New Year stuck in temporary shelters after an earthquake struck eastern Taiwan.
Read More...Many cities developed Chinese migrant communities that remain strong to this day. In Vancouver it’s estimated that forty-three percent of metro area residents have Asian roots. The city is home to a vibrant Chinatown although the area continues to face challenges.
Read More...Christmas is just around the corner, and millions in America will be celebrating. But many Jews will mark the holiday a different way – by heading to Chinese restaurants. Here’s a look at this decades-old tradition.
Read More...It’s a staple of any Chinese kitchen — the wok. The mass-produced ones are a dime a dozen. But those that are hand-made are truly special.
Read More...Over the past 40 years, China and the U.S. have collaborated on a variety of fronts. One bridge that’s emerged is in the medical field. Recently, a widely-respected hospital in the U.S. teamed up with China.
Read More...It’s not often a utility company is associated with classical music. But that’s exactly what you’ll find from the Brazilian subsidiary of the State Grid Corporation of China. They are trying to help reduce poverty Brazil.
Read More...Dec 13 marked the 81st anniversary of the Nanjing Massacre. But that’s just one of the atrocities committed by the Japanese Army during World War Two. One North-American filmmaker is trying to shed light on another – and how the United States let the perpetrators escape justice.
Read More...Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou has spent her first full day under ‘conditional release’ in Vancouver.
Read More...The newcomer is showcasing its latest medical imaging system, called Explorer.
Read More...The Intercontinental Shanghai Wonderland Hotel, touted as the world’s first underground hotel.
Read More...Passenger planes are having trouble filling their cockpits around the world, including in China. The shortage is especially critical among female pilots.
Read More...A first for China lies underwater in South China’s Hainan Province.
Read More...Shenzhen and Silicon Valley-based Royole was the first to unveil a commercially available foldable phone called FlexPai.
Read More...Some say it’s a perfect combination of fitness – and protecting the planet. It’s called “plogging.” The trend first started in Europe and has now spread worldwide.
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