China, Editor's Pick

Chinese Are Angry Over the Use of a Health App to Control Their Activities

The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) curtails Internet access in China and imposes many other restrictions on its residents. Now, it seems Beijing is using covert technological mechanisms to control the activities of its citizens. For example, several bank customers wanted to withdraw their savings from rural banks, but a health app deterred them from making ...

Max Lu

Young woman looking sad through a window.

Habits that Help Cultivate Patience

Right from childhood, we have been told about good habits and virtues that we must follow. Among the many practices we are meant to develop, patience is essential. Many people consider it to be a superpower. There are many phases in our life that we need this quality to sail through. We know that things ...

Jack Roberts

Blocks on a wall spelling patience.patience

How the World Views the United States in 2022

As the United States faces multiple international crises; the Eurasia Group Foundation conducted its fourth international survey of nine countries (Mexico, Brazil, Poland, German, Nigeria, Egypt, India, China, and Japan) designed to investigate perceptions of the United States by these politically and geographically diverse peoples. Nearly five thousand survey takers were asked detailed questions about ...

Max Lu

The U.S. flag standing in a field.

The Great Translation Movement Shines a Spotlight on China’s Propaganda

Since the start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, China’s propaganda machine has been actively promoting an alternative reality that pushes pro-Russia and pro-Putin messages. On heavily censored social media platforms in China, Internet users share their support for Russian President Vladimir Putin. As documented by The New York Times, while the world overwhelmingly condemns the ...

Haidene Go

People at a rally to protest the war in Ukraine.

Artist Pays Respect to Victims of the Uvalde, Texas Massacre

The gruesome massacre that took place at Uvalde, Texas on May 24, 2022, left everyone shocked. The shooting that left several adults and children dead was quite devastating. However, those who lost their loved ones have no choice but to grasp the changed reality and move on with life. However, one business owner tried to ...

Raven Montmorency

A custom casket.

Recent Hong Kong Immigrants Report PTSD Symptoms

Since the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) imposed the much-criticized security law on Hong Kong, the exodus of Hong Kong residents to foreign countries has picked pace. Apart from ordinary citizens, several noted scientists, media persons, and entrepreneurs have immigrated to countries such as the UK and Canada, where they feel they will be safe from ...

Emma Lu

Hong Kong protesters.

China to Build a PLA Naval Base in Cambodia, Say Western Officials

Western intelligence agencies and political analysts say China has ambitious plans to expand its military might in the Pacific Rim. For example, recent Western intelligent reports indicate that China is gearing up to build a naval base in Cambodia. The noteworthy aspect of this information is that both countries have denied the reports. The naval ...

Max Lu

A PLA frigate.

A Learned Person Possesses 7 Distinguishing Characteristics

There are seven characteristics that a learned person possesses. Parents who are truly sincere and genuine about their parenting responsibilities will nurture and educate their children to ensure they become well-rounded people with positive and endearing qualities. Parental upbringing certainly has some bearing on a child’s future character. A proper upbringing develops a person of good ...

Emma Lu

Closeup view of raised hands giving thumbs up in an office.

9 Potential Health Hazards Linked to Cell Phone Use

Cell phones, also known as mobile phones, have become multifunction tools in everyday life. They surpass the traditional function of a phone, a source of contact and communication between family, friends, and business associates. Cell phones enable people to achieve instant service via text messaging, bill paying, accessing and transferring money, online shopping and medical ...

Emma Lu

Boy using a mobile phone.