Hong Kong’s Two Faces of Kindness and Rudeness
In the South China Morning Post, journalist Alex Lo writes about how Hong Kong’s denizens can be unbelievably kind and generous one minute, and then openly racist and unspeakably rude…
Panmunjom Declaration Permanently Ends Korean War
In a seeming victory for world peace, the heads of state of both North and South Korea have agreed to seek after lasting peace between their two countries as well…
China’s Push for “Ecological Civilization” is Leaving Certain Communities At Risk
Erhai Lake in Dali, China, is one of the country’s most beautiful lakes, and has long been a top tourist attraction as well. However, the lake is also the receptacle…
How China’s Past Made it What it is Today
In an article for BBC News, Professor Rana Mitter shows five ways how China’s past has shaped the country into what it is today. The author’s premise is that in…
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Dazzle at Queen’s 92nd Birthday Bash
All eyes were on Prince Harry and his fiancee, Meghan Markle, at the Queen’s 92nd birthday concert last Saturday, April 21. The pair both wore stylish navy blue outfits that…
For China’s Young Couples, Three Wedding Trends Are in Fashion
There are three trends that dominate the weddings of China’s brides and grooms, which are: destination weddings, customization and quality. More and more of China’s young betrothed couples are personalizing…
Macron: Trump and I Are Both Mavericks
French President Emmanuel Macron, who is in the US for a three-day state visit, has made much of his “special relationship” with US President Donald Trump. In a recent interview…
US Admiral: China Now Controls South China Sea
Admiral Philip Davidson, the nominee to head the United States Pacific Command, has said that China’s military now has control over the South China Sea. Mr. Davidson is also urging…
Kim Jong Un Announces No More Nuclear Testing, Missile Site Shut Down
North Korea’s state-run media has reported that it has stopped the testing of intercontinental ballistic missiles and atomic weapons. The media reports that according to Kim Jong Un, the country…
Hong Kong, dubbed as the Dragon Head plays second fiddle to Shanghai
Now that it no longer plays a leading role in regional development, people are wondering what’s next for Hong Kong. The answer lies in Hong Kong, Guangdong and Macau all…