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taipei china

Hidden Money, Hidden Voices: Why Colleges Need a New Rule

July 9, 2026

Two women who have faced death threats for speaking out against extremist groups share a common warning. One came from Pakistan, became a teacher in America, and started an organization to fight extremism after 9/11. The other fled Egypt after the October 7 attacks and has spent years tracking

business

Global Oil Supply Gets a Tech‑Style Makeover

July 9, 2026

Oil prices haven’t shot up even when the world’s biggest shipping chokepoint was briefly closed. Traders now see a network of tankers, ports and storage sites that can be checked online in real time. This “Amazon of oil” lets buyers spot empty vessels, know who owns them and redirect cargo quickly

celebrities

WINWIN Leaves SM Entertainment to Focus on Chinese Career

July 8, 2026

WINWIN, the 28‑year‑old singer and actor, has decided to end his long‑standing contract with Seoul’s SM Entertainment after it expires next month. The Chinese star has been on an indefinite pause from his NCT groups—NCT 127, NCT U and WayV—since 2021, when he shifted his attention to acting back hom

crypto

Crypto Shifts: XRP Falls, Trump Talks Crypto Gains, and US Moves to Lead

July 6, 2026

The crypto scene has been buzzing this week with a mix of sharp drops and big announcements. XRP, the digital token linked to Ripple, fell dramatically—about 70% from its July high. This crash happened even though Ripple has secured new deals, won legal battles, and seen inflows from exchange‑tra

religion

Pastor Freed After U. S. -China Talks: What Happened Next?

July 6, 2026

A Chinese pastor known for streaming sermons online spent eight months in jail before being released. His church, shut down by authorities in 2018, operated secretly through the internet. Weekly online services reached thousands across China, making him a well-known figure. The pastor was arrested

environment

How Cities Mess with Nature: The Pearl River Estuary’s Nutrient Struggle

July 6, 2026

The Pearl River Estuary is where fresh river water meets the salty ocean, creating a unique but fragile ecosystem. This isn’t just a pretty spot—it’s a vital link between land and sea, supporting fish, plants, and even people who rely on it for food and jobs. But rapid city growth in southern China

entertainment

Why we’re drawn to the villains in crime stories

July 5, 2026

Crime films often feel more alive when the bad guys steal the spotlight. Instead of cheering for clean-cut heroes, audiences end up fascinated by characters who break rules for reasons that aren’t always simple. A mob boss stays calm while ordering violence, a clown grins while burning down a city,

politics

Trump's Crypto Gains Spark Questions

July 5, 2026

Trump recently claimed he knew nothing about transactions that earned his family over $500 million in crypto profits. His latest financial filing showed his family’s companies made $1. 4 billion from digital assets in 2025 alone. That’s a huge jump from his $2. 3 billion net worth just a year earlie

technology

China Bets Big on Local Chip Tech with a New $1. 15 Billion Factory

July 5, 2026

China is making a bold move to keep up with the global chip race by pouring $1. 15 billion into a new chip-packaging plant in Shanghai. The facility, backed by a local semiconductor company, will focus on putting together and testing chips—a key step in making sure China can produce its own high-per

health

Air Pollutants and Kids' Focus: What a Big Study Found

July 4, 2026

Scientists looked at over 130, 000 school kids in southern China to see if tiny bits of certain chemicals in the air could affect how well they pay attention. These chemicals, called organophosphate esters or OPEs, often stick to dust and pollution floating in the air. Most of them come from things