Bookmark AsiaAsia PacificChinaEconomyFinancial marketsGeneral NewsMcDonald's CorpUnited StatesUnited States governmentWashington news American Fast-Food Chains Buck the Trend, Investing Heavily in China by Ryan Lee December 28, 2023 December 28, 2023 American fast-food chains thrive in China’s challenging economic climate, investing heavily in a booming consumer market.
Bookmark AsiaAsia PacificChinaGeneral NewsHuman rightsIslamWorld News US Research Firm and Two Individuals Face Sanctions from China for Reports on Xinjiang Human Rights Issues by Joshua Brown December 27, 2023 December 27, 2023 Summary of China’s sanctions on a US research firm and individuals for reporting on Xinjiang’s human rights issues.
Bookmark Associated PressCanadaChinaGeneral NewsIndiaTrending NewsWorld NewsYear in Review 2023 Retrospective: Beyond AI – A Year of Linguistic Diversity and Cultural Nuances by Ethan Kim December 26, 2023 December 26, 2023 Overview of global linguistic trends in 2023, highlighting unique phrases from different countries reflecting cultural and social dynamics.
Bookmark BeijingChinaColleges and universitiesGeneral NewsU.S. News US tensions with China are fraying long-cultivated academic ties. Will the chill hurt US interests? by Madison Thomas December 25, 2023 December 25, 2023 The text explores the impact of deteriorating U.S.-China relations on academic collaboration and its consequences.
Bookmark AsiaAsia PacificChinaEarthquakesGeneral NewsWorld News Toll of Fatalities in Recent Chinese Earthquake Climbs to 149, with Two Unaccounted for by Andrew Wright December 25, 2023 December 25, 2023 Update on China’s deadliest earthquake in 9 years, with 149 dead, 2 missing, and extensive damage in Gansu and Qinghai provinces.
Bookmark ChinaComedyGeneral NewsWorld NewsXi Jinping Chinese Comedians Abroad Walk a Fine Line with Political Humor by Gabriel Martinez December 9, 2023 December 9, 2023 Navigating Comedy & Politics: Chinese comedians abroad tread carefully as they balance humor and sensitive topics.
Bookmark ChinaFishGeneral NewsLatin AmericaMexicoWorld News Advocates say a Mexican startup is illegally selling a health drink from an endangered fish by Gabriel Martinez December 8, 2023 December 8, 2023 Environmental watchdogs allege Mexican startup illegally sells endangered totoaba fish-based health drink to the U.S. and China.
Bookmark AsiaAsia PacificChinaGeneral NewsGovernment surveillanceTaiwanTaiwan governmentWorld News Taiwan’s Defense Ministry Reports Chinese Military Surveillance Balloon Over Taiwan Strait by Lucas Garcia December 8, 2023 December 8, 2023 Report on a Chinese surveillance balloon in Taiwan Strait, Taiwan’s defensive response, and broader implications on Taiwan-China-U.S. relations.
Bookmark ChinaCommunismGeneral NewsSocialismU.S. News Menu signed by Mao Zedong brings a quarter million dollars at auction by Lucas Garcia December 8, 2023 December 8, 2023 Auctioned Mao Zedong-signed menu: Historic artifact from 1956 state banquet fetches $275,000 at RR Auction.
Bookmark ChinaComedyGeneral NewsWorld NewsXi Jinping China’s government can’t take a joke, so comedians living abroad censor themselves by Madison Thomas December 5, 2023 December 5, 2023 Comedians abroad self-censor due to China’s politics, navigating sensitive topics in stand-up comedy.