There are many popular Chinese phrases that are based on the Chinese character for tiger, 虎 (pronounced hǔ). This is a popular symbol among non-Chinese because of the strength of the animal it represents, as well as the beauty of the Chinese character itself. In most cultures, the tiger is a fascinating creature. In Chinese ...
The Eight Trigrams of Bagua (八卦) are eight symbols used in Taoist cosmology to understand the organization of life and the universe, and the many phenomena that occur. It is a system for organizing and understanding the forces of nature and represents the fundamental principles of reality, seen as a range of eight interrelated concepts. There are two types of ...
Is it possible to walk or dance on the water? Apparently, yes by means of ancient Chinese art called Duzhu drifting. A video of a Guizhou girl performing graceful dance-like maneuvers while precariously balanced on a bamboo pole in the water has sparked interest in Duzhu drifting, the little-known ancient Chinese skill. Duzhu drifting as ...
Chinese money launderers, in alliance with fentanyl makers, have formed an underground nexus with Mexican drug cartels. Together, they move billions of dollars every year by trafficking this popular and powerful opioid. What is fentanyl? Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid that is similar to morphine, but it is 50 to 100 times more potent. ...
From the early 1960s to the late 1980s, more than 200 ships sank in the mysterious waters of Poyang Lake, which is known as China’s Bermuda Triangle. The incidents have resulted in numerous ships and more than 1,600 people going missing, with over 30 survivors driven insane. Poyang Lake is the largest freshwater lake in China, ...
China has been accused of committing crimes against humanity and possibly genocide against the Uyghurs and other mostly-Muslim ethnic groups in the north-western region of Xinjiang. Human rights groups believe China has detained more than one million Uyghurs against their will over the past few years in a large network of what the state calls ...
Tibetans Mastiffs are the most ancient and rare breed of dogs today. Their genetic heritage is linked to the grey wolf more than 58,000 years ago. All other breeds tested were only 42,000 years removed from their wild relatives. Tibetan Mastiffs have an ancient connection to the people of the Qingzang Plateau (Tibetan Plateau) regions, including Himalayan regions ...
China is involved in several rail projects across Asia and Africa, one of which is the rail project in Indonesia. Some of these large-scale rail projects are already in progress and when completed they will enhance the intra-country transport system. However, the reality is not all Chinese rail projects are developing as planned. The much-talked-about ...
In recent years, China has been making moves that can only be described as aggressive. Its handling of Hong Kong and dealing with territorial issues with neighbors such as India and claims in the South China Sea have drawn criticism on a global scale. China’s nuclear capabilities are of special importance as it is currently ...
Yunnan is a mystical province situated on the southwest plateau of China, and it is home to 25 different ethnic groups. Apart from Shangri-La, Lijiang, and Dali, there are many other splendid landscapes to visit in Yunnan that have not yet been commercially exploited. Make your list of must-see places in Yunnan, and prepare to feast your eyes! 1. ...
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