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· Ryan General
Man Sings the Chinese Opera Version of an Adele Song — Breaks the Chinese Internet
Adele’s “Rolling in the Deep” was a huge global hit back in 2011. Five years later, the song is making a comeback in China, but in a slightly more epic version. Mixing Chinese opera with the distinct twist of the dialect of Ningxiang County (northeastern part of Hunan), a…
· Editorial Staff
Uber Surrenders Operations in China to Didi Chuxing for $1 Billion
The two dominant ride-hailing app rivals in China have joined forces to create an even more formidable company. Didi Chuxing, a domestic ride-hailing service leader in China, is acquiring Uber’s operations in China. According to sources who told Bloomberg, the company’s…
· Ryan General
This 12-Year-Old Chinese Opera Genius Just Got Admitted into College
A talented Chinese student is about to skip several years of schooling ahead of her classmates after passing a college entrance exam while still enrolled in primary school. Fifth grader Huang Sihan took an independent entrance exam for Anhui Professional College of Art and aced…
· Ryan General
Airline CEO Says His Company Can Offer Free Flights in 10 Years
An airline CEO sees a future where people may no longer need to pay anything for commercial flight tickets. The statement came from Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary, who said at a press conference in London on Tuesday, that his airline may soon offer free flights to its customers…
· Ryan General
Shanghai’s ‘Fattest Woman’ Undergoes Incredible Weight Loss Surgery to Find Love
Zhu Min, Shanghai’s fattest woman, has recently undergone an operation that would soon result in the reduction of most of her unwanted weight. Afterwards, she is hoping to get back into the dating scene within a few months. Zhu’s doctors at the Shanghai Pudong Hospital performed…
· Ryan General
Chinese Farmer Builds a Whole ‘Family’ Out of 63 Fully-Functional Robots From Scraps
A Chinese farmer/inventor, who taught himself to build unique operational robots has created an impressive family of machines made entirely from scraps over the last three decades. For years, Wu Yulu, from Beijing has been developing different types of robots that are able to do…
· Khier Casino
‘Ghost in the Shell’ Trailer is Full of White People Pretending to Be Asian
The full trailer for the highly-anticipated yet controversial live-action adaptation of “Ghost in the Shell” has finally arrived, but some still can’t get over the sheer “whiteness” of the trailer. Fans of the popular manga can finally watch actress Scarlett Johansson as she…
· Ryan General
China Warns America That It Won’t Bow to Donald Trump’s Trade Rhetoric
U.S. president-elect Donald Trump has just received his second threat following a recent warning from North Korea. This time, China has some words against Trump, telling him that it would be unwise to launch an all-out trade war against the second largest economy in the world.…
· Ryan General
Meet the Chinese Billionaire Who’s Taking Over Hollywood
Hollywood, meet your new maker. Wang Jianlin, founder and CEO of Dalian Wanda, is considered as China’s richest man, topping the Forbes’ China Rich List for the third time in the past four years. According to Forbes, the 62-year old magnate is now worth $32.9 billion.
· Ryan General
Chinese Doctors Grow a New Ear on Man’s Arm After He Lost it in a Car Accident
A Chinese man who lost his right ear in a car accident last year will soon have a brand new one attached thanks to a miracle of modern medicine. Advancements in reconstructive surgery have enabled the patient’s doctors to help him grow a new ear－right on his forearm, NetEase…
· Carl Samson
Chinese Netizens are Split Over Donald Trump’s Presidential Victory
Despite China’s restricted coverage of the U.S. presidential election, netizens responded quickly to Donald Trump’s victory — and they all did so differently. The Republican candidate’s success left many Americans in considerable shock. Hillary Clinton won the popular vote, but…
· Carl Samson
Desperate Chinese Girl Sells Herself For $50,000 to Save Mother From Cancer
In one desperate move to save her cancer-stricken mother, a 19-year-old girl in China has decided to sell herself on social media. According to QQ.com, Cao Mengyuan posted an advertisement for herself on WeChat. There, she informed that her mother, now 45 years old, was…
· Ryan General
Manny Pacquiao Has a Fight Tomorrow, But No One Seems to Care
Leading up to Manny Pacquiao’s return to the ring tomorrow to fight a much taller and younger Jessie Vargas at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, there has been a significant drop in interest, not just among his core fanbase in the Philippines, but also boxing fans in…
· Carl Samson
Man Illegally Parks His Car in Front of Trash Collection Station, Gets Exactly What He Deserves
One can only imagine the horror that shocked one man in China after seeing his beloved SUV buried in foul-smelling garbage. The man, surnamed Shang, illegally parked in front of a trash collection station in Zhengzhou on Tuesday. He was rushing to meet friends for dinner.
· Carl Samson
China Just Passed a Law Making it Legal For People to Help Strangers
Shanghai’s Good Samaritan Law, giving legal protection to citizens when helping strangers, has taken effect on Tuesday. The legislation encourages people to become “Good Samaritans” by granting legal immunity even if their efforts result to more harm. It was drafted in September…
· Editorial Staff
Former Geek Who Binged on Video Games is Now a Cam Girl Making Up To $180K a Year
A former self-confessed nerd and tomboy who used to spend hours by herself playing video games is now an award winning adult cam girl who reportedly makes up to $180,000 a year. Harriet Sugarcookie, 21, lacked self-esteem during her early years and suffered from social anxiety…
· Ryan General
The Oldest Chinese Laundry Shop in the U.S. Closes Its Doors Forever
A well-loved establishment that has been a part of the close-knit community in San Mateo, California for almost a century and a half, has recently closed its doors, marking a bittersweet end of an era. After 140 years in operation, Ching Lee Laundry, the oldest Chinese-owned…
· Ryan General
Japanese Patient Farts During Her Surgery, Causes Fire and Serious Burns
A patient undergoing a surgical operation in Japan accidentally caused a sudden burst of flame after an alleged case of flatulence during the procedure. The fire sparked from the patient’s fart caused her body to be seriously burned, reported Asahi Shimbun (via the Straits…
· Carl Samson
Vietnamese Family Desperately Tries to Raise $140,000 to Save Their Toddler
A family from Vietnam is racing to save the life of one toddler diagnosed with a rare medical condition. Recently, 20-month-old Tran Nguyen Khang was diagnosed with Hyper IgM syndrome, a rare genetic disorder of the immune system. His mother, Dam Thi Hai Hoan, described how he…
· Editorial Staff
Las Vegas is Building a Casino Just For Chinese Gamblers
The first Asian-themed hotel and casino is coming to Vegas with promises to cater to Chinese gamblers. The Lucky Dragon Hotel & Casino, set to open on Dec. 3 off the northern end of the Las Vegas strip, is appealing to Chinese visitors with authentic Chinese food and other…
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