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Beijing Hardliners Target Hong Kong Cleric Cardinal Zen
The arrest of Cardinal Joseph Zen in Hong Kong on May 11 tells you everything…
Beijing Is the ‘Greatest Challenge’ Confronting the US, Says CIA Director
There is nothing new about China’s aggressive moves to establish its supremacy in the Asian…
Weary of Chinese Aggression, Taiwan Makes Available Its First War Survival Handbook
Why has Taiwan produced a war survival handbook? Beijing has always responded negatively to any…
Lifestyle
How a Dying Coal Town Doctor Is Helping Reshape His Community (Part 2)
A fortuitous meeting In 2011, the coal economy weakened, and the coal town of Williamson…
Did You Know They Are Living in 2014 in Ethiopia?
When you think of traveling to exotic locations, Ethiopia is one consideration. It is not…
Most Americans Say Their Mother Is Their Best Friend
A recently conducted survey revealed that Americans have strong bonds with their mothers. The survey…
Mind & Spirit
Having Great Virtue Brings You a Brighter Future
At the end of the Yuan Dynasty, Wenliang Yu, a good friend of the great…
The Tale of the Heroine Luyun
Gao Yuting was a very dutiful son. Soon after he was appointed to be the…
A Mother’s Good Deed Saved Her Daughter
In a small city in China, a single mom and her young daughter lived together…
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The Meaning Behind a Gift of Chopsticks
Chopsticks originated in ancient China and have become unique to Eastern culture. Not only are they part of the essential tableware of daily meals, but giving them as a gift…
Researchers Show Cells in More Detail Than Ever Before
Technological enhancements in the medical sector are reaching new heights, from performing remote diagnoses to executing computer-aided and robot-guided surgeries, new feats that have seemed like science fiction in the…
Discoveries From China’s Bronze Age
One of the greatest discoveries from China’s Bronze Age occurred in 1939 when a bronzeware piece from the Shang Dynasty, dated to be more than 3,000 years old, was found in Anyang…
A Peculiar Medical Mystery
This is a true story that happened in Thailand. Wen Lai is a 43-year-old peasant and construction worker who lives in Thailand. He has had several surgeries over the last three…
Some Ultra-Orthodox Haredim Go High-Tech, While Others Oppose
Israel’s ultra-Orthodox Haredim Jews have long led a life of seclusion and religious study, but in recent times, a new trend has developed among members of the community — they’re…
9 ‘Hidden Functions’ of a Hairdryer
A hairdryer has become a necessary tool in daily grooming. A good unit can enable your hair to dry quickly. There are also many ‘hidden functions’ that they possess that…
Zero-Index Metamaterials Offer New Insights Into the Foundations of Quantum Mechanics
In physics, as in life, it’s always good to look at things from different perspectives. Such is the case with zero-index metamaterials. Since the beginning of quantum physics, how light moves…
Sarcasm in Marriage Is Disrespectful: Here’s Why
It’s no secret that sarcasm can be a valuable tool in communication. Used sparingly, it can add a touch of humor or levity to a conversation. However, when it comes…