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Vision Times tells the world everything about China in today’s context. We keep a close eye on China because of its influence now and the lessons we can learn from its ancient past to better our lives today.
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TikTok, the global social media behemoth under Chinese company ByteDance, has seen a sizable spike in its market performance in Vietnam, particularly within the e-commerce sector. Despite the app’s complex interactions with regulatory agencies across the globe — including strictures and outright bans in several countries — TikTok has not only flourished in the Southeast ..read more
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9h ago
NEW YORK, New York — After kicking off a highly anticipated 14-show run at the prestigious David H. Koch Theater in Lincoln Center, audience members raved about Shen Yun’s vibrant dancing, choreography, and dazzling displays of art and music. With nearly all tickets sold out, those lucky enough to secure seats couldn’t get enough of ..read more
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16h ago
The ongoing civil war in Sudan has been raging for over a year now, having begun on April 15, 2023. Since then, the regions of Darfur, Kordofan, Gezira, and Khartoum — the last being the northeastern African country’s capital — have been the sites of fighting, which since the start of the conflict has killed ..read more
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4d ago
In our exploration of natural fibers we again return to South America to visit another dual-purpose crop. Believe it or not, the same plant that produces sweet and exotic pineapples, offers an equally-exotic fiber valued for both its beauty and durability. This short-lived perennial is cultivated in many tropical areas across the globe, spanning not ..read more
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5d ago
Published with permission from LuxuryWeb Magazine Every day at noon in Hong Kong, a distinct ceremony unfolds — a ship’s bell rings followed by the firing of a cannon, its sound reverberating across Causeway Bay. The Noonday Gun has become a cherished ritual, deeply embedded in the city’s rich history. Currently, the modest three-pound cannon ..read more
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5d ago
New moves from Washington target Beijing’s economic and technological support for increasingly successful Russian campaign in Ukraine ..read more
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6d ago
Can cliffs lay eggs? That is what the cliff at the base of Mount Gandang in China’s Guizhou province seems to have done for centuries. This egg-laying cliff produces smooth orbs similar to bird eggs; but since they are composed of metamorphic rock, they are a thousand times heavier. At least a hundred egg-shaped rocks ..read more
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6d ago
Slovak nationalist-left government candidate Peter Pellegrini won the country’s presidential election on April 6, cementing the grip of pro-Russian Prime Minister Robert Fico over the country. Fico, who took power for the fourth time last October, has turned the country’s foreign policy to more pro-Russian views and initiated reforms of criminal law and the media ..read more
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On April 2, researchers with the University of Washington quietly conducted a first of its kind experiment in solar radiation modification by launching salt crystals into the atmosphere from an aircraft carrier in the San Francisco Bay. Solar radiation modification is a highly controversial field of study. Its use is intended to divert sunlight away ..read more
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1w ago
In the cutthroat world of China’s tech industry, non-compete clauses and corporate surveillance are increasingly binding tech workers to their employers — sometimes with severe personal consequences — a report by Nikkei Asia finds. An alarming narrative unfolds through the story of a young tech worker named Emma, whose ordeal exemplifies the dire situation faced ..read more