Charissa Echavez
Take Extra Precautions, China's Weather Observatory Warns, Issues Snow Storm Warning
| Charissa Echavez | | Nov 21, 2015 10:29 AM EST |
China's weather observatory posted a blue alert on Saturday for Beijing and nearby regions. The warning stated that a drop in temperature and heavy snowfall in these places is expected in the next few days.
China Produces Electricity from Burning Money
| Charissa Echavez | | Nov 21, 2015 06:43 AM EST |
Ever wondered where all the old yuan Banknotes ends up? Well, in order to produce biomass-generated electricity, mutilated currencies amounting up to 100 billion yuan ($15.67 billion) are being shredded then burned at Yancheng city in Jiangsu Province.
China Exhibits Latest, Largest Reconnaissance/Combat Drone, Attempts to Attract International Buyers
| Charissa Echavez | | Nov 21, 2015 06:37 AM EST |
In a bid to attract buyers, China has exhibited its most powerful combat and reconnaissance drone at an industry expo in Shenzhen, Guangzhou province. The CH-5 combat drone, which was created by the China Academy of Aerospace Aerodynamics under China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp, made its maiden flight in August and is dubbed as the People's Republic's strongest and biggest military drone.
Swiss Farmer Discovers Roman Treasure Trove in His Orchard
| Charissa Echavez | | Nov 21, 2015 04:29 AM EST |
A Swiss farmer now has his own treasure-hunting story to share after uncovering a trove of fortune in his cherry orchard when his eyes caught on some shimmering green coins on a molehill.
Archaeologists Unearth Renowned Emperor Marquis of Haihun's Tomb, Find Confucius' First Portrait
| Charissa Echavez | | Nov 20, 2015 08:28 AM EST |
The royal tombs of Western Han Dynasty's Marquis of Haihun State has captivated the public's attention after troves of treasures excavated from the site were exhibited in the Jiangxi Provincial Museum.
Boy Expelled from School in China Because He is Autistic
| Charissa Echavez | | Nov 20, 2015 07:14 AM EST |
A boy has reportedly been expelled from a school in Henan province, China after 40 parents opposed his admission on the grounds that he is suffering from autism. Following the incident, Chinese netizens have reacted furiously of the government's inability to cater for the special needs of such children.
From Slaugterhouse to Shelter: Chinese Millionaire Loses Fortune Saving Thousands of Dogs
| Charissa Echavez | | Nov 19, 2015 10:26 AM EST |
Dogs are man's best friend. A former millionaire from Changchun, Jilin Province, China, is living by that slogan as he spent all his fortune establishing a dog shelter to save and adopt stray dogs on stockyards and streets.
Zayn Malik Speaks Out About Why He Left One Direction, Says the Music "Wasn't Me"
| Charissa Echavez | | Nov 19, 2015 08:08 AM EST |
After eight months of speculations about the reason for his departure from the band in March, former One Direction member Zayne Malik has finally spoke out about why he left the group in the middle of their world tour. The singer stated it was a chance for him to create "#realmusic" and uncover the "real me."
China-Born Miss World Canada Allegedly Denied Entry to China Because of Advocacy
| Charissa Echavez | | Nov 18, 2015 08:11 AM EST |
China-born actress Anastasia Lin, who was crowned Miss World Canada 2015, has allegedly been denied entry to Beijing for the upcoming Miss World beauty pageant on Dec. 19 because of her human rights advocacy against the country.
Royal Couple Prince William and Duchess Kate Set to Visit India Early Next Year
| Charissa Echavez | | Nov 18, 2015 06:36 AM EST |
Kensington Palace has announced that the Prince William and his wife Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge, are set to embark on an official royal to India early next year. However, no further detail was given whether the royal children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte, will join them.
Uber to Deliver Flu Shots Right at Your Doorstep on Nov. 19
| Charissa Echavez | | Nov 18, 2015 06:03 AM EST |
From cab-hailing services to delivering cute kittens for adoption, Uber is pulling off another innovative, one-day-only stunt. This time the company is delivering nurses and flu shots right to your doorstep in a four-hour window.
China, Turkey World's Dishonest Countries, According to Study
| Charissa Echavez | | Nov 17, 2015 09:23 AM EST |
The cliche 'honesty is the best policy' may only be applicable in some countries of the world, according to a recent study from the University of East Anglia (UEA). The researchers revealed that nowadays - with regards to economic growth - honesty is deemed of lesser importance.
Planning to Buy, Sell, Rent a Property? Use China-based App WeChat
| Charissa Echavez | | Nov 17, 2015 09:03 AM EST |
Today, selling, renting and buying a property can be only a tap away. Just the thought of transacting multi-million valued properties via social media seems mind blowing, however, in China, this unconventional idea has been made possible thanks to the messaging app WeChat.
Anti-alcoholism Drug Can Potentially Awaken and Eliminate HIV Virus: Study Reveals
| Charissa Echavez | | Nov 17, 2015 08:53 AM EST |
In a bid to cure the deadly AIDS virus, scientists have made an unexpected discovery - that a drug used to combat alcoholism can actually awaken and eliminate dormant HIV virus lurking in the body.
From Dinosaurs' Extinction to Human Life Form: Harvard Physicist Proposes a Profound Theory About Why Humans Exist
| Charissa Echavez | | Nov 16, 2015 10:06 AM EST |
A physicist from Harvard University Lisa Randall proposed a profound theory how dinosaurs' extinction led to human life forms in her latest book Dark Matter and the Dinosaurs.
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