Dazhai, a village
Those in Dazhai are important
Longji terraces are based on an environmental practice that focuses on harmony between humans and nature
Longji terraces are an important model of ancient Chinese water
“Only when I take the needle out and touch the silk thread, I feel
The day before the interview,
Su embroidery has a history of more than 2,000 years. A piece of fabric with silk embroidery
Zou
She had a dream to become a
Animal-rights activists often complain that cute beasts get more sympathy than ugly ones. If so, one would think a lovely creature like the mink (貂) would be easy to protect. Yet in the Netherlands, mink is the only animal
Dutch farmers normally raised about 2.5 million minks a year,
That was a win for the Netherland’s Party for the Animals, which has four seats in the 150-member parliament. In 2013,
Fur farmers say modern standards allow minks to be raised humanely, and
Short-form videos, which gained popularity on the Chinese platform Douyin, have given rise to a new trend in entertainment: ultra-short (超短) dramas.
Despite the initial success of ultra-short dramas, Chinese authorities
What’s equally concerning is
It’s natural for us to seek entertainment. But it’s also worth pausing to consider the consequences
Remote Work Slows Senior Housing Market Recovery
With the rise of remote work, the market for senior housing has met with problems in its recovery. Only a few old people choose to live in senior-living communities
When more adults began working remotely during the pandemic (流行病), they were able to check in on aging parents easily — they
Experts have been analyzing the phenomenon in different ways. Some found that the greater flexibility to care for parents
The age at which people enter senior housing is also increasing,
Still, many senior-housing operators are optimistic. When
If a traditional sport bores you, it’s time to try something new! Cycling, but outdoors on city roads; surfing, but on the land; playing frisbee, but with a group of people... New sports begin to thrive with great attention
Why do young people favor new sports? Apart from keeping fit as a type of exercise, many young people pick them up to socialize,
“The new sports are also suitable for taking photos and less restricted by venues”, Zou Qingling, the CEO of Lvmama,
The new sports are easier for new players to start,
Urban sports have unlocked new lifestyles in China as they reflect
Seeing Math on the Page
Math and literature are probably two of the subjects that bring students headaches. However, scientists wonder
‘Three’ is the minimum number
Why is it always the third son who behaves differently from his two older brothers, thus
Similarly, another study by researchers at the University of Vermont also connected math and storytelling. They analyzed more than 1, 300 fiction books and arranged for 10, 000 words from the books
“The idea that one would
Are you familiar with pop star Jay Chou’s Blue &White Porcelain? Its original lines, just
Ranked best among famous kinds during the Song Dynasty (960-1279), Ru porcelain is known for its unique pale blue glaze (釉). Oceans
Born in Ruzhou, Henan province, Li Chao has spent a decade
Techniques of making Ru porcelain will
Japan’s robot revolution in senior care
Japan’s artificial intelligence expertise is transforming the elder care industry, with
The rapidly graying population
The long-standing shortage of professional care workers has encouraged the Japanese government
Buy Now, Pay Later Spending
Buy now, pay later(BNPL) spending is expected to rise to record levels this holiday season. With so many young “buy now, pay later” shoppers already in debt from this short-term financing tool not requiring interest, questions emerge: Why do these shoppers use such a tool? And what risks does it pose to their budgets in the months
The many Generation Z and millennials (typically around 40 years and younger) tend to use this short-term financing,
However, since BNPL