In a curious instance of image censorship, China has stirred controversy by seemingly censoring a photograph capturing two Chinese hurdlers embracing after a race. The reason behind the censorship lies in the unintended reference their lane numbers made to the Tiananmen massacre of 1989. The photograph in question features Lin Yuwei, positioned in lane 6, […]
In Zhejiang province, China, Liang, a former banker, celebrated his decision to resign from his job with an unconventional gathering. Friends, who had also bid farewell to their corporate roles, joined him in a jubilant party marked by gongs, drums, and a touch of traditional wedding symbolism. Under a scarlet banner proclaiming “We’re done with […]
China since the Covid-19 pandemic disrupted international travel and cultural events. The tour, which was originally scheduled for 2021 but delayed by the pandemic, marks a significant milestone for both the ABT and cultural diplomacy between the US and China. Artistic director Susan Jaffe expressed her excitement about the upcoming tour, stating, “For us, it’s […]
Researchers in China have made a groundbreaking discovery in methanol production that could have far-reaching implications for green energy and environmental sustainability. Scientists from the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics at the Chinese Academy of Sciences have developed a novel catalyst enabling the conversion of methane to methanol at room temperature with minimal by-products. Methanol, […]
