China
They’ve Discovered A New Flu With “Pandemic Potential” In China
30 Jun 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Just when we thought the current pandemic was the extent of what we’d have to worry about this year, China discovers a mutation of the H1N1 virus.
Ja, So Tencent Is Building A City The Size Of Monaco [Images]
26 Jun 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Dubbed “Net City”, Tencent’s ‘city of the future’ looks like it’s going to be pretty impressive.
The ‘Livestream Queen’ Gets More Viewers Than ‘Game Of Thrones’ And Sells Everything From Rocket Launches To Noodles
05 Jun 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Meet Viya, the woman who can sell anything, placing her atop the lucrative livestream shopping industry.
100 Countries Gunning For China As Investigation Calls Grow
19 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
There are many countries that are going to emerge from the coronavirus pandemic with their reputations tarnished. China is certainly one of them.
China Thanks Healthcare Workers With Spectacular Drone Display [Video]
22 Apr 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
China put on a spectacular light show using drones to express their thanks to health workers at the forefront of combatting the pandemic.
This Is What It’s Like Shopping In China Right Now [Video]
09 Mar 2020 by Maya-Rose Torrao / No Comments
When a virus hits your country as hard as coronavirus hit China, even everyday tasks, like shopping, can get complicated.
UK Coronavirus Panic – Brits Stockpile Food, Wear Masks And Don’t Go To Gym
13 Feb 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The ninth case of coronavirus has been confirmed in the UK, sending people into survival mode as they stockpile food and lock themselves indoors.
Real-Time Map Lets You Watch The Coronavirus Spread Across The Planet
30 Jan 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Sidestep the false information about the coronavirus, or Wuhan virus as it’s also known, with this real-time tracker that lets you watch its progression in real-time.
Royals Kitty Spencer And Peter Phillips Go Head To Head Selling Milk In China [Videos]
24 Jan 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The Queen’s grandson, Peter Phillips, and Princess Diana’s niece, Kitty Spencer, both appeared in Chinese milk adverts recently.
Guess Which SA Street Made It Onto ‘World’s Most Beautiful Streets’ List?
05 Dec 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
CNN’s list of the world’s most beautiful streets pays homage to the best way to experience a city – going for a stroll and taking it all in from the ground.
Mystery Deepens Around Disappearance Of Man Who Created Genetically Engineered Babies
29 Nov 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
A year ago, Chinese scientist He Jiankui claimed that he had helped to make the first genetically engineered babies. He’s since disappeared, and the babies are nowhere to be seen, either.
‘Peasant’ Goes Viral With Binge Drinking Videos
24 Oct 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Liu Shichao is a self-confessed peasant and ‘stunt drinker’, which means that he drinks a lot in a very short period of time, on camera.
John Oliver’s Look At China’s Controversial One-Child Policy [Video]
09 Oct 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
China may have ended its one-child policy back in 2015, but the ramifications of that rule will still be felt for generations to come.
Radical Footage Of Hong Kong Cops Storming Train Station, Hitting Passengers [Videos]
02 Sep 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
The ongoing protests in Hong Kong turned very violent this past weekend, as police used extreme force to disband pro-democracy protesters.
HONG KONG – Incredible Visuals As 1,7 Million People March In Rain, Forming Umbrella Tapestry [Video]
19 Aug 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Hong Kong residents feel that their democratic freedoms are under threat, and they aren’t going down without a fight.
Wave Machine Malfunction Causes ‘Tsunami’ Mayhem At Waterpark [Videos]
01 Aug 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
A malfunctioning wave pool sent a massive wave crashing down on unsuspecting tourists at a Chinese waterpark.
Radical Footage Of Kid (Three) Being Caught With A Blanket Six Storeys Down [Video]
01 Aug 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
A child, dangling off the edge of a balcony, was saved thanks to the quick thinking of the people passing by.
Trevor Noah Unpacks Why The Relationship Between Russia And China Pisses Trump Off [Videos]
12 Jun 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping are currently the best of buds, and you just know that’s going to irk America’s president.
South African Huawei Users Are Freaking Out Right Now
21 May 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Some South African Huawei users are trying to get a refund, after Google cut off Huawei’s Android license.
It’s Getting Very Ugly Between Huawei And Google
20 May 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
The US has cracked down on Chinese tech companies, causing Google to cut off Huawei’s Android license. That has ramifications for Huawei phone users.
Idiot Vlogger Tries To Eat Octopus Live, Octopus Shows No Mercy [Video]
10 May 2019 by Carrie / 1 Comment
When you’ll do anything for subscribers, you could find yourself in some pretty uncomfortable situations – especially if there’s an octopus involved.
Africa’s Largest Mosque Is Staggering – Holds 120k Worshippers And Was Built By China
29 Apr 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Now that it’s complete, the Great Mosque of Algiers is the largest in Africa and third largest in the world.
Tuesday Morning Spice
12 Feb 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Gordhan cracks Eskom whip. US Shutdown averted. Sans Souci slap latest. China’s slump. Fox News germ blunder. What new ‘Scorpions’ will look like. Mars company bankrupt. Siya shortlisted. Lady Gaga meme. Katy Perry ‘blackface’ shoes.
250 Million Views – Chinese School Headmaster’s Dance With 700 Kids Goes Viral [Video]
24 Jan 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Every morning, principal Zhang Pengfei leads around 700 pupils in a synchronised dance routine, and the internet absolutely loves it.
Sinkhole Strikes Out Of Nowhere And Swallows Woman [Video]
14 Nov 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
A woman is lucky to be alive after a sinkhole suddenly opened up beneath her feet, swallowing her in an instant.
This Company Just Became The World’s Most Valuable Artificial Intelligence Start-Up
10 Apr 2018 by Reinhardt / No Comments
With backing from both the government and private sector, this new start-up is already smashing records. Perhaps we should be a little afraid?
Your Daily Dose Of Instant Karma Comes From China [Video]
27 Feb 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Karma is rather unpredictable, and in some instances villains never quite get their comeuppance. In this video, however, it’s not skipping a beat.
Man Attending ‘Ugly Jumper’ Party Damages 2 000-Year-Old Statue, China Fuming
20 Feb 2018 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Finding himself in a dark room filled with Terracotta Warriors of the First Emperor, a 24-year-old man snapped a selfie. Then he committed another crime.
It Looks Like China Might Have Bugged The African Union Building
30 Jan 2018 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Sensational new allegations accuse China of gifting the Africa Union their headquarters under false pretences, with reports of bugging devices in the walls.
Five Biggest Risks The World Faces In 2018
08 Jan 2018 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Political risk analysts have called 2018 the year that ends the world as we know it, as the global order dominated by Western ideals begins to unravel. Good times.
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