Eileen Gu won the U.S. Grand Prix halfpipe contest Friday, setting up a chance to sweep all three freeskiing disciplines in the span of less than a month on the road to the Olympics.
Monthly Archives For December 2021
Russia unveils Beijing Olympics kit with national colors
Russia’s uniform for the Beijing Winter Olympics was unveiled on Friday without Russia’s name, flag or coat of arms on it — as the uniform was at the Tokyo Games. Some clothing, however, will feature…
The US must impose carbon tariffs on China
Conservatives are understandably skeptical of many of the “solutions” offered by the Left to attempt to mitigate climate change.
Political breakup: Nicaragua allies with China, ices out Taiwan
Nicaragua announced it is breaking diplomatic relations with Taiwan and will only recognize one China. The severance of ties continues a competition for allies between China and Taiwan that has been …
Biden touts US as democracy champion, China scoffs
President Joe Biden said Friday that democracy “knows no borders” as he closed a two-day summit on democratic freedoms while fending off a storm of criticism from China and domestic critics alike.
The world’s fastest trains — from China to France
High-speed trains offer greener alternatives to short-haul flights. From China’s floating Maglev trains to France’s border busting TGVs, these are the fastest railway services you can ride today.
Money Man’s $1 Million Bitcoin Advance Just The Beginning Of EMPIRE’s Blockchain Moves
Atlanta rapper Money Man, who released his new album Blockchain last month, made headlines when he became the first musician to receive his seven-figure advance for his next project in Bitcoin, from …
Exclusive: Republicans say WHO pandered to China by skipping ‘xi’ in COVID names
Four Senate Republicans challenged Friday the World Health Organization’s decision to name the latest novel coronavirus variant “omicron” instead of “xi” — the family name of China’s powerful …
This Terrible Book Shows Why the Covid-19 Lab Leak Theory Won’t Die
New research has undermined many of the narratives in Alina Chan and Matt Ridley’s new book, “Viral.” But there’s always an idea around the corner.
China: Manufacturing Under Pressure After Stunning Post-COVID Rebound
Chinese manufacturing is under pressure from both ends: raw material and energy prices are rising sharply; while consumer demand is weak. However, despite considerable supply chain problems during the …
China (Hainan) Sporting Goods and Equipment Import Exhibition Started in December
In July 2021, the Summer Olympics, which was postponed for one year, was inaugurated in Tokyo. In September 2021, Xi’an, China hosted the 14th National Games. In February 2022, China will host the …
SenseTime is blacklisted on the day its IPO was due to price
SenseTime Group’s Hong Kong IPO of up to HK$5.99bn (US$768m) was in limbo on Friday after the Chinese artificial intelligence company was put on a blacklist that bars Americans from investing in it. A …
VAPORESSO Leaves a Mark at 2021 IECIE Shenzhen eCig Expo, Highlighting Target 200 and 100 Kits
IECIE has just wrapped up in Shenzhen, China. World renowned vaping brand VAPORESSO showcased their best selling products and new technologies, including the latest Target 100 and 200 kits, as well as …
