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· Carl Samson
Chinese Mall Installs Giant Donald Trump Dog Statue to Celebrate Lunar New Year
A gigantic dog statue resembling U.S. President Donald Trump marked the beginning of celebrations of the Lunar New Year at a mall in northern China. The statue, installed at Fashion Walk Mall in Taiyuan, Shanxi Province, observes the upcoming Year of the Dog, according to state…
· Ryan General
7 Lucky Dishes Found in Every Chinese Household During Lunar New Year
The Lunar New Year is upon us and with it comes the anticipation of wealth, good luck, family gatherings and tables filled with good food. An integral part of the celebration of the 16-day festival are the special dishes, often called “lucky food,” which are all believed to…
· Carl Samson
Why There is Always a Lion Dance Every Lunar New Year
The time for giant lion costumes and their majestic dance routines has come once again for Lunar New Year. The lion dance, often confused with the dragon dance, is a mainstay of traditional Chinese festivities. Locals originally believed that lions only existed in myths, just…
· Khier Casino
The Most Popular Lunar New Year Song Has a Dark History
The most popular Lunar New Year song, “Gong Xi Gong Xi,” which literally means “congratulations, congratulations” or “Wishing You Prosperity and Happiness,” was not exactly meant for the holiday. Written by composer and Shanghai native Chen Gexin, who also went by the pseudonyms…
· Max Chang
Why Red Envelopes Stuffed With Cash Are Given Out on Lunar New Year
Red envelopes have been a staple of Lunar New Year for as long as anyone can remember. No matter whether you celebrate the holiday or not, you’ve probably wondered why your Asian friends receive red envelopes filled with cash every year. Heck, many recipients of red envelopes…
· Carl Samson
How the Japanese Celebrate Oshogatsu, Their Version of New Year
As the calendar turns to 2018, the Japanese will be celebrating Oshogatsu, a unique tradition marking the beginning of a new year. Oshogatsu, also called shōgatsu, is initially based on the Chinese lunar calendar. But in 1873, five years after the Meiji restoration, Japan…
· Carl Samson
China Will Start Growing Potatoes on the Moon Next Year
Scientists in China will attempt to create a “mini ecosystem” consisting of insects and potatoes in the moon next year. The project, discussed at the recent Global Space Exploration Conference (GLEX 2017) in Beijing, is one of several missions that make up the country’s lunar…
· Khier Casino
China Flexes Military Muscle for Chinese New Year
A short video from the People’s Liberation Army Rocket Force released on state TV during the Lunar New Year in China on January 30 featured images of six DF-15 ballistic missiles. In the CCTV 7 footage, PLA soldiers at the Rocket Force issued New Year greetings to the public,…
· Carl Samson
China to Be the First Country to Land on the Moon’s Dark Side
China is gearing up to land on the dark side of the moon, a pioneering move that will cement its position as a world leader in space exploration. Humans have only ever seen the bright side of the moon due to tidal locking, a phenomenon caused by its gravitational interaction…
· Carl Samson
Why Vietnamese People Love Hennessy So Much
It’s a curious question that has puzzled eagle-eyed observers for some time: Why do Vietnamese people love Hennessy so much? While we first sought some scientific explanation behind this interesting preference, we found that the answer is actually rooted in history.
· Bryan Ke
Why India is Going to the Moon Again
India is now extensively conducting a series of tests to prepare for its second moon mission since 2008. The much anticipated Chandrayaan-2 launch is expected to happen in March 2018 and will operate on a $93 million budget. “It is logically an extension of the Chandrayaan-1…
· Heather Johnson Yu
5 Asian Myths That Explained Solar Eclipses
If you currently exist (and chances are you probably do), you know about the solar eclipse happening today. The celestial event happens every couple years; this one’s path of totality will stretch from Salem, Oregon to Charleston, South Carolina.
· Ryan General
4 Chinese Students to Survive in ‘Space Station’ in Beijing For 200 Days
Four willing students in China have signed up to stay within a self-sustaining ecosystem inside two bunkers that simulate life inside a “space station” for 200 days. Sealed from the outside world, the participating students from the Beijing University of Aeronautics and…
· King Malleta
China and Europe are Teaming Up to Build a Base on the Moon
Chinese and European space agencies may be collaborating to construct a possible moon base. The announcement was first confirmed by secretary general of China’s space agency, Tian Yulong and verified verified by European Space Agency spokesperson, Pal Hvistendahl. Hvistendahl…
· Ryan General
Watch Trump’s Granddaughter Serenade China’s President With Songs and Poetry in Mandarin
Despite months of hostile tweets and pronouncements from President Donald Trump against Chinese President Xi Jinping, the recent meeting between the two world leaders ended up quite civil after all. Said to have been made possible by presidential son-in-law and White House…
· Khier Casino
Why 65 Chinese Companies Want to Trademark Ivanka Trump’s Name
At least 65 businesses in China have submitted applications to sell their products, including supplements, alcohol, tissues and wallpaper, under the name of Donald Trump’s daughter Ivanka as a trademark. According to data from the National Enterprise Credit Information Publicity…
· Carl Samson
‘Left-Behind’ Chinese Boy Leaves Heartbreaking Suicide Note After Ongoing Abuse
A 15-year-old boy from China’s Yunnan Province left a heartbreaking letter for his father before committing suicide on the eve of the Chinese New Year. Apparently, the boy is one of the country’s 61 million “left-behind” children. These youngsters are left to live with their…
· Khier Casino
Why China’s Largest Cities Are Now Completely Deserted
Chinese New Year is finally here and millions of migrant workers leave the country’s largest cities like Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen to travel back to their hometowns for the holiday. Every year, an estimated 2.8 billion trips are made over the course of the…
· Carl Samson
Malaysian Man Puts Up Epic BF Rental Ad, Instantly Backpedals After it Goes Viral
A Malaysian man just broke a hundred hearts after claiming that the boyfriend rental ad he posted was nothing but a joke. In a January 24 Facebook post, Zeann Jian endorsed himself as a boyfriend-for-rent for the Chinese New Year. His rates: RM 88 ($20)/day, RM 188 ($42)/reunion…
· Khier Casino
Men in China Are Using an App To Rent Girlfriends For Up to $1,454 in Time For CNY
Single men in China are turning to an app called Hire Me Plz to rent a girlfriend to take home for Lunar New Year in an effort to please their parents. Pressure is put upon young single people to settle down as family members gather for the Chinese New Year to begin the…