Arts, Editor's Pick

6 Captivating Poems for Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is a lover’s holiday with some interesting origins. You may enjoy poems for Valentine’s Day? Or flowers? Heart-shaped candy? Watching eclectic films together? Music? Dinner? A night walk under the stars? A few things I love about the day are that it is an opportunity for a craft activity with my son and ...

Jessica Kneipp

Pink rose with a book and pen.

How to Care for Your Jade Bangle

Jade bangles have become a major fashion trend over the last few years. They are often worn by ladies not only for their beauty, but also due to their philosophical connection and symbolism. Wearing a jade bangle is believed to protect the wearer from any harm and maintain their health. Thanks to their shiny and ...

Emma Lu

Traditional Chinese jade bracelets on stands.

Wary of China, Indonesia Builds Up Its Navy and Air Force

Beijing’s rising focus on its Navy and Air Force enhancement has prompted the Indonesian government to revamp its maritime fleet and Air Force. As a result, the country’s military will be better positioned to thwart Chinese incursions into its Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), which spans over 200-nautical-mile along its maritime border. In the last few ...

Max Lu

Indonesian Navy boats at sea.

Careful: There Is Always Someone on a Higher Level Than You! (Part 2)

In Jing’an, there was a man named Shu Si. He had always been fond of boxing and martial arts since childhood. He studied with several different masters, but he gave up every practice halfway through because he could not grasp the higher level essence of the arts. One day, a chance encounter with a woodcutter ...

Michael Segarty

Silhoutte of a man doing a kung fu kick with the clody sky as background.

Nuctech Security Scanners Tied to Chinese Government and Military

Nuctech is a Chinese company that is now facing flak. It is among the world’s leading companies for vehicle and cargo scanners. There is hardly anything new about Chinese-origin companies being accused of resorting to covert surveillance on their customers. This is the reason the U.S. and several other nations have banned Huawei from selling and ...

Max Lu

Young man holding passport while his luggage goes through the security scan.

Ancient Origins: The Year of the Tiger

Lunar New Year is one of the most important holidays in the East, and unlike the Western New Year, it is celebrated on multiple days. February 1st marked the start of the 2022 Chinese New Year, which is the Year of the Tiger — 2022 is the Year of the Water Tiger. Representing bravery, strength, ...

Tatiana Denning

Young Asian men performing as lion dancers.

Is Time an Illusion?

In the hustle of our daily lives, we often hear people around us urging us to hurry up or we will not have enough time. Some say that they’re so busy they don’t have enough time. What is time? Is it when the sun rises in the morning and changes when the sun sets at ...

Believe It Or Not

An old-fashioned clock face.

Antrodia Cinnamomea, a Miracle Fungus Endemic to Taiwan

Referred to as “forest ruby,” Antrodia cinnamomea (also known as Antrodia camphorata, Taiwanofungus, or Niu-chang-chih 牛樟芝) is a distinctive miracle fungus endemic to Taiwan. Due to the scarcity of this fungus and its miraculous health effects, it is regarded as a present from Heaven for Taiwanese and a national treasure of Taiwan. Characteristics Antrodia Cinnamomea ...

Billy Shyu

The fruiting bodies and mycelia of Antrodia cinnamomea.

Gu Junshan Used Bribery and His Daughter to Rise in Rank

News outlets have repeatedly reported on the scandals of Chinese officials, such as Gu Junshan, who used bribery to rise in rank. And given the regularity of reports of corruption, one may arguably regard Chinese Communist Party (CCP) officials as being among the most corrupt in the world. To explore whether that assertion holds true ...

Hermann Rohr

Gu Junshan.

BlackRock Tied to China’s Leadership, Consumer Group Warns

Of late, China has been facing flak from many countries for its clandestine activities designed to influence businesses and politicians around the world. The UK and the U.S. have been very vocal and critical regarding this, although China has refuted such allegations. In a recent development that relates to such allegations leveled against the CCP-ruled ...

Max Lu

BlackRock logo on the website homepage looking through a magnifying glass.