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Young Chinese Women Embrace ‘White Women Aesthetic,’ Shifting Traditional Beauty Norms
In China, a significant shift is occurring among young women who are moving away from traditional beauty ideals and instead, adopting lifestyle choices influenced by Western culture. This trend,...
Oil Prices Rise Amid U.S.-China Trade Hopes, But Weekly Decline Looms
Oil prices experienced a modest increase for the second consecutive session on Friday, driven...
Revolut Hits $1 Billion Profit as It Prepares UK Bank Launch
British fintech firm Revolut has reached a major milestone, announcing a net profit of...
Adobe to Launch Mobile Version of AI Image Generator Firefly
Adobe has announced plans to launch a mobile version of its Firefly AI image...
South Korea Investigates DeepSeek for Unauthorized Data Transfers
South Korea's data protection authority, the Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC), has determined that...
Young Chinese Women Embrace ‘White Women Aesthetic,’ Shifting Traditional Beauty Norms
In China, a significant shift is occurring among young women who are moving away from traditional beauty ideals and instead, adopting lifestyle choices influenced...
Celebrating Christmas in Mexico: The Piñata Makers of San José de Buenavista
In the heart of Mexico, the festive Christmas season ushers in a time-honored tradition that is both colorful and culturally rich: the making and...
Understanding China Conference 2023: A Decade of Dialogue and Global Civilizational Exchange
The Understanding China Conference, commemorating its 10th anniversary in 2023, convened in Guangzhou, China, attracting a diverse group of officials, experts, entrepreneurs, foreign envoys,...
Embracing Retirement: Kitty Wong’s Journey from Special-Needs Teacher to Adventurous Retiree
Kitty Wong, after a fulfilling 33-year career as a special-needs teacher and trainer in Hong Kong, made a life-altering decision to retire at 54....
Inspiring Journey: Beijing Sanitation Worker Zhang Jianna’s Self-Taught English Mastery
In the bustling streets of Beijing's Chaoyang district, a heartwarming story unfolds, centered around Zhang Jianna, a 49-year-old sanitation worker whose dedication to self-improvement...
Vaughan Mabee: The Culinary Wizard Behind Amisfield’s Innovative Cuisine
In the heart of New Zealand's South Island, near Queenstown, lies Amisfield, a restaurant where Chef Vaughan Mabee, resembling the beloved Harry Potter character...
Young Boy Discovers Ancient Trilobite Fossils in Shandong, China
In an extraordinary turn of events, a 5-year-old boy from Linyi, in East China's Shandong Province, made a significant paleontological discovery while hiking on...
Celebrities in Hot Water Over Birthday Greetings in Viral Video Linked to Alleged Fraud
A video recently went viral online, purportedly showing various celebrities sending birthday greetings to Bai Yingcang, a member of a family in northern Myanmar...
China’s Efforts to Standardize and Regulate Online Micro Dramas for Healthy Digital Content
In an era where digital media consumption is at an all-time high, China has taken significant steps to regulate the burgeoning industry of online...
Tianjin’s Diving Grandpas: A Dive into Virality, Optimism, and Safety Concerns
In Tianjin, a group of spirited elderly gentlemen, fondly referred to as the 'diving grandpas,' captured the hearts of netizens with their outdoor diving...
The Ferrari, the Tricycle, and the Heartwarming Collision on The Bund
The bustling streets of The Bund in Shanghai echoed with a faint clink at 8pm on August 15. To many, it may have seemed...
The Elderly’s Digital Companionship: Short-Video Influencers in China
In a digital age, where younger generations are engrossed in the latest app or viral trend, one might be surprised to find that it's...
‘Gap Days’ Trend: China’s Youth Seek Solace in Short Hotel Breaks
In the bustling urban centers of China, a new cultural phenomenon is sweeping through the younger generation: “gap days.” These short, rejuvenating respites, often...
Tang Jiafeng vs. TFBoys Fans: A Debate on Celebrity Culture in China
A recent outburst by renowned mathematics teacher, Tang Jiafeng, against ardent fans of mainland China’s leading boy band, TFBoys, has thrown him into the...
