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China May Ban K-Pop and K-Dramas Over South Korea’s Missile Defense System
Following South Korea and the United States’ decision to deploy the former’s Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD), China, worried about the system’s proximity, is reportedly planning to restrict/ban Korean entertainment for an indefinite period. In response to North…
· Editorial Staff
Vaping Alters Your Immune System Genes Six Times More Than Regular Smoking, Study Finds
In a new study on vaping, scientists discovered that the habit alters the immune system even more than regular cigarette smoking. E-cigarettes affect significantly more genes necessary for upper airway defense than conventional cigarettes — and we are talking about hundreds. The…
· Editorial Staff
China is Now Using the World’s Most Hated Verification System to Buy Train Tickets
If you thought websites making you type in indecipherable phrases through their CAPTCHA tests was frustrating, you’re lucky you’re not a China Railway ticket buyer. The national railway operator of the People’s Republic of China is employing a new verification system for booking…
· Max Chang
New Study Reveals Systemic Racism Towards Asians in Silicon Valley
Google, Yahoo and other tech giants are more likely to hire Asians as computer programmers than to promote them to management and executive positions, according to new research. The study was conducted by Ascend, a group focused on Asian business issues. They analyzed data filed…
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Professor Advocates a Simple Yet Radical Change to the College System That Everyone Will Love
To college or not to college — it’s an important question for all millennials and entrepreneurs of a certain age. On the one hand, while there are the usual arguments for going for that four-year degree, such as the ones Harvard Business School professor Michael Norton gave to…
· Benny Luo
Jason Calacanis: On Investing in Startups and Fixing The YouTube Ecosystem [INTERVIEW]
Anyone who follows the tech industry most likely have come across the name Jason Calacanis. In terms of being an entrepreneur, it’s safe to say that this man has gone through literally all the ups and downs of starting a business. After building a business valued at $70 million…
· Ryan General
MMA Fighter Refuses to Take Photos With Ring Girl After Being Accused of Sexual Harassment
After being unjustly accused of sexual harassment, South Korean fighter Park Dae Sung has learned to stay away from ring girls. Park, who won the “Road FC 036 $1M Tournament” on Saturday in Jangchung Gymnasium, can be seen running away from a ring girl, and at one point even…
· Carl Samson
Nearly 1,600 Foreigners Became Permanent Residents in China in 2016
More foreigners were granted permanent residence permits in China last year than in 2015, suggesting an increase in overseas talent in the country. According to the Ministry of Public Security, 1,576 foreigners became permanent residents in 2016 — 163% up from the previous year.
· Khier Casino
China is Going to Start Fingerprinting Foreign Visitors Entering the Country
China is set to start collecting the fingerprints of millions of foreigners who visit the country beginning at the Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport in Guangdong Province on Friday. After the trial stage in Shenzhen, the city in southern China that borders Hong Kong, the new…
· King Malleta
Thailand Encourages Women to Make Babies With the Weirdest Campaign Slogan
Along with other Asian countries, Thailand is also growing weary of their decreasing population. In order to encourage new childbirths, the government has come up with an almost cringeworthy advert. Director-General of Health Department in Thailand, Wachira Pengcham, said that…
· Carl Samson
SF Janitor Who Makes Over $270,000 Caught Hiding in a Closet for Hours at Work
A San Francisco transit janitor with an arguably excessive salary was caught hiding in a closet for several hours at work. What exactly he does there remains questioned. Liang Zhao Zhang, tasked to clean the Powell Street station, made at least $270,000 in 2015. On top of his…
· Carl Samson
How a Prostitute Became the Most Feared Pirate Queen of China
Once upon a time in China, there lived a lowly prostitute who later became China’s “Lord of the Pirates.” Her name was Ching Shih. Shih, born as Shil Gang Xu in 1775, made her mark in China’s history as one of its most successful pirates. She rose to power after taking over the…
· Ryan General
Chinese Billionaire Reported Missing in Hong Kong Now ‘Safe’ in Mainland China
After being reported missing from his Four Seasons apartment in Hong Kong, Chinese-born billionaire Xiao Jianhua is now reportedly “safe” and currently in police custody in mainland China “helping” with state investigations. Initial reports say Xiao was forcibly taken from his…
· Ryan General
What’s Inside a $900 Box of Japanese Chocolates
For those who are on the lookout for something really special to give their loved ones this Valentine’s day, consider this box of chocolates from a Japanese chocolate brand. Beautifully packaged and uniquely prepared, the “Tea Connection: Fresh Chocolates from Three Uji Teas”…
· Khier Casino
Japan Finally Fixes One of the WORST Things About Traveling in Tokyo
Japan’s government has lowered Tokyo’s minimum taxi cab fare on Monday from ¥730 ($6.42) for 1.2 miles to just ¥410 ($3.60) for about 1 mile, making the first mile of the ride nearly 40% cheaper. The new rate has been applied to cabs in Tokyo’s 23 wards and the suburban cities…
· Carl Samson
Rich People Are Now Taking Desperate Measures to Prepare for the End of the World
The idea of the world’s end has long crossed the minds of countless prophets and scientists. Today, thanks to research and popular culture, we can better imagine how it might be while listing random pointers for survival in our heads. But as far as the movies have shown, not…
· Carl Samson
Trump Could Seriously Drive the U.S. into War With China
A senior military official in China has claimed that the country’s war against the United States is not just a slogan anymore. Instead, it is bound to become a “practical reality.” Beijing is reportedly gearing up for tension by concentrating on maritime security.
· Carl Samson
Chinese School Lets Students ‘Borrow Scores’ For Better Grades to Reduce Stress
A school in eastern China has set up what other academic institutions may never have or even imagine: a fully-operational “grades bank.” Nanjing Number One High School established the system back in November as a way of helping students reduce stress. Parents who were banking…
· Khier Casino
You Can Now Instantly Translate Japanese Words By Pointing Your Phone At It
Google now offers Japanese translation on the Word Lens app giving users the ability to point their smartphone at thousands of kanji text and see what they mean in real-time on the display screen. Google’s Word Lens app, available as a free download for both iOS and Android…
· Editorial Staff
School in China Gives the Saddest Gift Ever to Students Who Ace Their Exams
When they say “bring home the bacon,” a Henan primary school in China took it quite literally. Just before the Spring Festival kicks off this weekend, a primary school from Henan Province handed out bags full of pork as a reward to students who aced their exams. This must have…
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