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· Carl Samson
‘Depressed’ Tiger Walks in Endless Circles at Beijing Zoo
A video of a “depressed” tiger going in endless circles in an enclosure at a zoo in China is breaking hearts on the internet. In the video, the white Bengal tiger can be seen pacing tirelessly in the same location, as evidenced by a visible circular trail.
· Bryan Ke
Australian Woman Fired, to Be Deported for Breaking Beijing Quarantine to Go Jogging
An Australian woman who had just arrived in Beijing was fired and is set to be deported after she broke the quarantine rule created to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Only identified by her surname as Liang, the woman is an executive for the German pharmaceutical giant Bayer and…
· Carl Samson
Japanese Master Teaches ‘Shojin Cuisine’ to One of the Best Chefs in the World
As parts of the world transition to a more plant-based diet, restaurants offering “Shojin” cuisine have become more accessible, drawing patrons from all walks of life. But what exactly is Shojin, and how does it work as a dietary choice?
· Carl Samson
Beijing Police Are Allegedly Euthanizing All Large Dogs After Sudden Ban
A district in southeastern Beijing has banned dogs taller than 35 centimeters (13.78 inches), leaving some owners with no choice but to send them off to be euthanized. The ban, which came into effect on Dec. 5, requires residents in Tongzhou to “dispose” of their pets within…
· Ryan General
BTS Fans Storm Out of Jingle Ball After Katy Perry Jokes About Them ‘Staying Past Their Bedtime’
BTS was among the performers during KIIS FM’s Jingle Ball 2019 at The Forum in Los Angeles on December 6 and members of the ARMY came in droves. The South Korean supergroup opened the star-studded show which featured Katy Perry, Sam Smith, Halsey, French Montana, Camila Cabello,…
· Ryan General
Hong Kong Overwhelmingly Votes Pro-Democracy in Elections in Stunning Blow to Beijing
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam is now ready to “listen humbly” to the public after pro-democracy candidates overwhelmingly won in the recent local elections. The pro-democracy camp won 17 out of the 18 district councils, claiming an overwhelming majority of the 452 seats in the…
· Carl Samson
Jeremy Lin DOMINATES in His First Game With the Beijing Ducks
Jeremy Lin led the Beijing Ducks to a smooth victory over the Tianjin Pioneers (103-81) in his Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) debut on Sunday night. The 31-year-old, who was also named the game’s MVP, scored the highest with 25 points, nine assists and six rebounds in his…
· Editorial Staff
Jeremy Lin Officially Exits the NBA to Play for the Beijing Ducks
After nine seasons in the NBA, Jeremy Lin is officially leaving to join the Chinese Basketball Association after signing with the Beijing Ducks. In July, Lin had expressed his doubts at a church in Taiwan about his future in the NBA after remaining a free agent, saying he had…
· Carl Samson
Wong Fu’s Wesley Chan Collaborates With JINS to Release Hybrid Sunglasses
Japanese eyewear brand JINS has released a new collection in partnership with YouTuber Wesley Chan, one of the founding trio behind Wong Fu Productions. The collaboration is part of the company’s influencer program called “JINS Designed By,” which “unlocks the potential of…
· Ryan General
Beijing Human Rights Lawyer Visits Hong Kong to Reveal Protest News Not Told by China
A human rights lawyer from Beijing, who went to Hong Kong this past weekend to observe the ongoing protests for himself, has confirmed that he is “safe” and back in China shortly after reports of him going missing emerged. Chen Qiushi had intended to stay longer to gather more…
· Ryan General
Jeremy Lin Reportedly Offered $3 Million a Year to Play for the Beijing Ducks
NBA free agent Jeremy Lin has reportedly received an offer to play for a team in China’s premier basketball league. The Beijing Shougang Ducks, one of the most popular teams in the Chinese Basketball Association, reportedly offered the former Raptors guard a salary of $3 million…
· Ryan General
Chinese Premier Known as the ‘Butcher of Beijing’ For Tiananmen Square Massacre Dies at 90
Former Chinese premier Li Peng, known as the “Butcher of Beijing” for his role in the Tiananmen Square killings, has died at the age of 90 in Beijing on Monday, July 22. Considered as one of China’s most influential but controversial political leaders, Li reportedly succumbed to…
· Bryan Ke
Tourists Throw Rocks at Panda in Beijing Zoo to Wake It Up
A video of rowdy Chinese tourists visiting Beijing zoo has gone viral for the awful behavior they exhibited, throwing rocks at a resting giant panda inside an enclosure on Saturday. The clip, which first circulated on Chinese social media, shows a giant panda named Meng Da…
· Ryan General
Ryu Hyun-jin Becomes the First Korean Pitcher to Start an All-Star Game
Two Asian baseball stars have just added historic milestones in their careers after playing their first All-Star Game. The Los Angeles Dodgers’ Ryu Hyun-jin earned his All-Star Game selection after leading the league in several statistics in an excellent first half of the…
· Ryan General
The MLB’s Best Pitcher is South Korean Hyun-Jin Ryu
Largely overlooked his entire Major League Baseball career, Los Angeles Dodgers’ Hyun-Jin Ryu is now starting to get attention as the league’s best starting pitcher this season. The 32-year-old baseball superstar, born in Incheon, South Korea, who became the first player from…
· Bryan Ke
BTS’ Jin Becomes a Member of UNICEF’s Honors Club After Massive Donation
BTS member Jin has apparently become a member of UNICEF’s Honors Club for his donations since last May. It is unclear exactly how much Jin has donated to the United Nations Children’s Fund, but in order to become a member of its Honors Club, one must donate over 100 million…
· Bryan Ke
China Mac Reconciles With MC Jin 19 Years After NY Club Shooting
Rappers China Mac and MC Jin have finally buried the hatchet 19 years after a shooting incident at a New York club that landed the former in jail. In a recent Instagram post, China Mac, whose real name is Raymond Yu, posted a picture of himself and fellow rapper MC Jin, also…
· Carl Samson
Beijing Plans to Use Facial Recognition to Ban Uncivilized Tourists
Unruly tourists in Beijing may soon find themselves unable to access some of the city’s attractions thanks to facial recognition technology. According to China Daily, local authorities are now planning to install cameras with facial recognition features across the city’s hot…
· Carl Samson
Chinese Exchange Student in Taiwan Seeks Asylum After Criticizing Xi Jinping on Twitter
A Chinese exchange student who criticized President Xi Jinping in a Twitter livestream is now facing an uncertain future after losing contact with his parents and his access to money. Li Jiabao, 21, a native of Shandong province, is currently in Taiwan on a short-term program at…
· Bryan Ke
Naomi Osaka Loses Her First Match Since Splitting With Coach Sascha Bajin
Professional tennis player Naomi Osaka experienced her first loss more than a week after announcing her surprising split from coach Sascha Bajin. The 21-year-old Japanese-Haitian tennis player lost to Kristina Mladenovic by 6-3, 6-3 at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships,…