Few years on the Earth
Poop volcano in China made headlines across the globe on September 24, when a newly installed sewage pipeline in Nanning erupted, creating a massive and highly unusual geyser of human waste that shot 33 feet into the air. The dramatic incident, which was captured on multiple cameras, left cars, motorcyclists, and pedestrians drenched in sewage. … Read more
Poor people in China have long faced the challenge of living under severe economic strain. However, amid the country’s ongoing economic slowdown, the situation for these vulnerable individuals has become increasingly dire. In a rare policy shift, the Chinese government has announced a one-off cash handout targeting the poorest segments of society, marking a significant … Read more
Russia producing drones in China has become a significant point of concern among global powers as reports suggest that Moscow has established a covert drone production program in China to support its ongoing military campaign in Ukraine. This development comes despite China’s repeated denials of involvement in Russia’s arms production. With increasing pressure from the … Read more
The Three Gorges Dam of China is not just the largest hydroelectric project in the world; it has also sparked significant discussions regarding its potential effects on our planet. This dam, completed in 2012, stands as a monumental feat of engineering, boasting a reservoir that holds approximately 40 cubic kilometers of water—equivalent to about 10 … Read more
Finland to return giant pandas to China after years of struggling with financial burdens. The decision to return these majestic animals was not made lightly, as it reflects the challenges of sustaining their care. The pandas, Lumi and Pyry, have been an important part of Finland’s connection with China, but the ongoing costs became too … Read more
The Shanwei Zoo in China’s eastern Guangdong province has been thrust into the spotlight after a shocking revelation that their supposed pandas are not real pandas but rather painted dogs. Visitors to the zoo, many of whom were outraged, captured videos and photos of these animals, which quickly went viral across social media platforms. In … Read more
A Chinese female politician, Zhong Yang, has become the center of a major scandal after being jailed for 13 years for her involvement in corruption and sexual misconduct. Zhong, once a powerful and influential Chinese female politician, was found guilty of accepting nearly 60 million yuan (US$8.5 million) in bribes and maintaining sexual relationships with … Read more
China freezes 9 U.S. firms’ properties in a direct response to Washington’s continued arms sales to Taiwan, further escalating tensions between the two nations. This latest move from Beijing comes as part of a broader strategy to pressure the U.S. into halting its military support for Taiwan, an island that China claims as part of … Read more
China raises retirement age for the first time in over seven decades, marking a historic shift in the country’s labor policies. As the nation grapples with an aging population and dwindling pension reserves, the government has taken the crucial step of adjusting the statutory retirement age. This change is a response to growing demographic and … Read more
China is expanding its influence in global security by announcing plans to train 3,000 foreign police officers over the next year. This initiative forms part of China’s broader Global Security Initiative (GSI), launched by President Xi Jinping, which seeks to reshape international security governance in partnership with other nations. The training programme aims to showcase … Read more