China
The Last Dalai Lama
The Dalai Lama was recently hospitalized due to a chest infection. The world renown Buddhist leader and Nobel Peace Prize recipient has since recovered but this incident has brought focus to a core doctrine in […]
Articles by Andrew Burke
Current Events
Chinese Communist Party Fears Spread of Communism
A new enemy of the state is rising in China, one that appears to have China’s leadership concerned enough to crack down on a fledgling movement and its leaders. These activists, however, aren’t demanding Western-style democracy, religion, […]
Current Events
Chinese Interpol Leader Missing in China
Interpol President Meng Hongwei has been reported missing by his wife after his return from France to China. His whereabouts are unknown but many believe that he may have been abducted by the ongoing anti […]
Current Events
Inflatable Penguins Invade Chinese Zoo
Visitors to the Guishan zoo thought they were going to see rare animals this week. Instead, they got inflatable penguins. You read that right. Social media is lighting up with photos of inflatable penguins among […]
Current Events
Beijing Balks at U.S. Sanctions on Weapons-Related Chinese and North Korean Firms
China is denouncing The United States for placing new sanctions on Chinese and North Korean companies including one linked to weapons of mass destruction. Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lu Kang on Wednesday said, “We consistently […]
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China Jails Human Rights Lawyer Jiang Tianyong
Chinese authorities have handed down a two-year sentence to prominent human rights lawyer Jiang Tianyong for inciting subversion of state power and defaming the political system. He was also accused of using social media to […]
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China to Send Special Envoy to North Korea
Days after United States President Donald Trump visited his Chinese counterpart, Beijing is sending a special envoy to North Korea. China’s state-run media announced that Song Tao, head of Beijing’s International Liaison Department, will visit […]
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China Building World’s Fastest Wind Tunnel to Fuel Weapons Program
China is building a wind tunnel that can simulate winds at multiple times the speed of sound in order to amp up its hypersonic aircraft program. The new facility, expected to be in operation by […]
Art
Cantonese Opera Day Celebrates 15th Anniversary
This year, Hong Kongers will be treated to the 15th anniversary of Cantonese Opera Day, a celebration of the art form that ties in with local culture and tradition. It’s among the most popular performance […]
Current Events
South China Sea Issue Brushed Aside at ASEAN Summit
The disputed South China Sea was a minimal talking point at the Association of Southeast Asian Nations as some countries looked to bury the hatchet. The Philippines, which hosted this year’s meetings, appears to […]