Ma Liang’s Odyssey: Pairing Ningxia Wine with Chinese Cuisine
Ma Liang’s chance encounter with Ningxia vineyards sparked a mission to pair Chinese wine with Chinese cuisine, blending tradition with innovation.
The Business of Blood: Inside America’s For-Profit Plasma Industry
The U.S. plasma industry thrives as Americans donate blood for compensation, raising questions about the ethics and economics of for-profit healthcare and its global implications.
The Hidden Economy: Who Is ‘Donating’ Plasma in the U.S.?
Exploring the booming business of paid plasma donations in the U.S. and the low-income individuals who depend on it.
Protests Erupt in Taiwan Over Tsai Ing-wen’s U.S. Meeting with McCarthy
Residents of Taiwan protested after Taiwan leader Tsai Ing-wen’s meeting with U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, expressing concern over escalating cross-strait tensions and potential risks of conflict.
Digital Irrigation Transforms Farming in Ningxia, Boosting Efficiency and Saving Water
Farmers in China’s Ningxia region are adopting digital irrigation technologies to conserve water from the Yellow River while boosting agricultural efficiency and productivity.
Immigrants in the U.S. Turn to Plasma Donation to Make Ends Meet
Many immigrants in the U.S. are turning to plasma donation as a vital source of income to support their families, highlighting the economic challenges faced by vulnerable communities.
From Desert Sands to Vineyards: Ningxia’s Rise East of the Helan Mountains
Discover how China’s Ningxia region transformed from desert to a world-renowned wine producer in just three decades, attracting entrepreneurs like Chen Deqi and experts like Christelle Chene.
Taiwan Residents Advocate for Peaceful Reunification Amid Tsai’s US Transit
After Taiwan leader Tsai Ing-wen’s transit through the US and meeting with U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, residents in Taipei advocate for peaceful reunification across the Taiwan Strait.
Spring Ritual: Waking the Grapes at China’s Helan Mountains
Every spring, grape farmers at China’s Helan Mountains wake their vines from winter slumber, ensuring a bountiful harvest come autumn.
Former US Drone Pilot Reveals Flawed Intelligence Behind Civilian Deaths
A former US drone pilot exposes flawed intelligence and faulty targeting leading to over 1,000 civilian deaths, as revealed by a New York Times investigation.
Transforming the Gobi: How Ningxia’s Vineyards Turned Desert into Prosperity
In the eastern foothills of the Helan Mountains, Ningxia’s people have transformed the Gobi Desert into fertile vineyards, lifting millions out of poverty.
French Artist Breathes New Life into Chinese Lacquerware in Chongqing
French artist Vincent Cazeneuve has spent over a decade in Chongqing, blending Western aesthetics with traditional Chinese lacquerware to bring new life to the ancient craft.
Former US Drone Operator Exposes Flaws in America’s Drone Warfare
Former US drone operator Brandon Bryant reveals the flawed intelligence and devastating impacts of America’s drone warfare, highlighting over 1,000 civilian deaths and a lack of accountability.
Pentagon Documents Expose Civilian Casualties in US Drone Operations
Pentagon documents reveal flawed intelligence in US drone operations, leading to over 1,000 civilian deaths with no accountability from military personnel.
From Bordeaux to Ningxia: French Oenophile Finds New Home in China’s Wine Country
Attracted by new career opportunities and local hospitality, French wine connoisseur Christelle Chene settles in China’s Ningxia region to explore its burgeoning wine culture.
Frenchman Laurent Long Revives Chinese Seal-Cutting Tradition
French artist Laurent Long becomes the first foreign member of China’s Xiling Society of Seal Arts in 100 years, revitalizing the ancient craft of Chinese seal-cutting and promoting cross-cultural appreciation.
Grandson’s Plea Ignored as Pentagon Documents Reveal Civilian Toll of U.S. Drone Strikes
Pentagon documents reveal over 1,000 civilian deaths from flawed U.S. drone strikes. Victims’ families, like a grandson who lost his grandmother, find their appeals ignored.
Former U.S. Drone Pilot Reveals Unseen Toll of Drone Warfare
Former U.S. Air Force drone pilot Brandon Bryant reveals the unseen toll of drone warfare, exposing flawed intelligence and highlighting civilian casualties without accountability.
Jackson, Mississippi’s Water Crisis Exposes Deep-Rooted Infrastructure Issues
In August 2022, Jackson, Mississippi faced a severe water crisis exposing decades-old infrastructure neglect and systemic racial disparities, leaving residents without safe drinking water.
Bridging the Gap: The Need for School Counselors in Asian Education Systems
Many Asian students face challenges due to the lack of school counselors, highlighting the need for enhanced support systems.