China has banned the import of foreign soft cheese, angering foreign trade officials who say it is unjustified. …
World
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Who would’ve thought that even the way you sleep can reveal things about you? According to traditional Chinese …
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Nestled below an elevated passage called Jianguo Overpass (建國高架道路) in the central part of Taipei City, the Taipei …
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ChinaMind & Spirit
10 Benefits of Sitting Cross-Legged in the Lotus Position
by Hermann Rohrby Hermann RohrSitting cross-legged is regarded as the most basic form of meditation postures. How you sit will affect the …
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The Ghost Festival is celebrated in the seventh lunar month, which falls between August 22 and September 19 …
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ChinaTraditions
How Tang Dynasty General Yuchi Jingde Became a Chinese Door God
by Jack Robertsby Jack RobertsYuchi Jingde, also known as Wei Chigong, was one of the most celebrated military figures of the early …
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Taiwan
A Parade and Great Fanfare for the 2017 Summer Universiade in Taiwan
by Billy Shyuby Billy ShyuHosted by Taiwan for the first time, the 2017 Summer Universiade — with the theme of “For You, …
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Human Rights
Hong Kong Protester Numbers in Support of the Jailed Students Reaches Peak
by Hermann Rohrby Hermann RohrThree prominent young leaders of Hong Kong’s democracy movement were sentenced on August 17 to 6-8 months in …
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Human Rights
Sentencing of Young Democracy Activists Is ‘Political Payback’
by James Burkeby James BurkeA decision by a Hong Kong appeals court to jail three young democracy activists has been met with …
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Economy
Why the U.S. Needs to Deal With China’s Theft of Intellectual Property
by James Burkeby James BurkeFree trade with China is failing the U.S. because of the Chinese government’s unfair trade practices, says an …