Listen to the First Eerie Sounds From Mars: China's Rover Films Itself Driving on Red Planet, Making History
Audio and video of China's recently landed Mars rover has been released—the first ever footage of a rover driving on the Red Planet.
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Wind And Solar Generated a Record 10% of the World's Power in 2021 - Victory for Paris Agreement
Wind and solar generated over a tenth of global electricity for the first time in 2021 - rising by 17% last year overall worldwide.
Roar Into the 'Year of the Tiger' With Fortunes and Traditions of the Chinese New Year
WS's Andy Corbley details the up close version of the Chinese New Year, and the traditions of the Year of the Tiger.
China's Artificial Sun Just Broke a Record for Longest Sustained Nuclear Fusion Ten Times Over
Taking another big step towards commercial nuclear fusion power, China's "Artificial Sun" just broke a world record it set last year tenfold
Chinese Rover Spots Weird, Large 'Cube' on the Moon
An intriguing mystery of a large, cube-shaped object spotted on the moon by a Chinese rover has everyone speculating.
China Pledges to Plant Forests of Trees Equal to the Size of Belgium - For Each of the Next 5 Years Straight
China announces 70,000 square miles of reforestation, expanded national parks, and crackdowns on illegal wildlife trade
Chinese Millionaire Builds Free Luxury Homes in Slum Where He Grew Up
A businessman has returned to the village where he was born in southern China to repay the kindness of residents who, like him, grew up in poverty there. Having made a fortune in construction and steel industries, 54-year-old Xiong Shuihua spent more than six million dollars to transform the wooden huts into luxury homes and villas for 90 families.
Chinese Tycoon Plans Million Dollar Lunch for Poor People in New York
One of China's top millionaire philanthropists is throwing a luncheon for a thousand poor people in New York City during which each one will receive $300 cash inside a red envelope.
Chinese Billionaire Donates $2Bil to Education, Health and Environment
The founder of China's largest social network is donating $2bil to education, health, and the environment, a sign that wealthy Chinese are coming around to philanthropy
Teen Takes Paralyzed Dad To College, Cares For Him While He Studies
This student just couldn't leave his paralyzed father behind when he went off to college, so he moved his dad into his dorm and became his caregiver.
Chinese New Year Offers Hope and Prosperity in Year of the Dragon
Chinese around the world will be wearing lots of red today, to celebrate the Lunar New Year marking the end of the disaster-filled Year of the Rabbit and to usher in a new year with more prosperity. January 23 begins the Year of the Dragon, which should bring relief following 2011, which was foreseen by the Chinese calendar as a very bad year.
Chinese Flock to Free Lectures on Happiness, Justice
When one of China's most popular Internet portals started offering Open University–style lectures in English last October, eager Chinese netizens flocked to subjects that surprised most observers. Instead of Marketing, Computer or Robotics courses, two contemplative courses — one on happiness, the other on justice — trumped all others.
Dusty Vase Found on Bookshelf Fetches Record $69 Million at Auction
After her brother died in Britain a woman in her 70's was cleaning out his flat and came across a dusty oriental vase propping up books amid cobwebs on the man's tall book shelf. One month later when it was put up for auction in London, it sold for a record $69 million (plus fees) and was called unbelievably rare, with nothing like it outside the Palace Museum in Beijing.
Chinese Doctor With No Legs Makes Her Village House Calls Using 2 Stools
This inspiring amputee hasn't let a lack of legs keep her from saving the lives of the people in her village.
China to Phase out Domestic Ivory Market, Crack Down on Illegal Trade Online
The illegal ivory trade was delivered two major blows when China and its largest social media company began a crack down to protect endangered elephants.
Would You Cross This Glass Walkway Suspended 1000-ft Over a Canyon?
If you've ever wondered what it would be like to stand suspended over a 980-foot canyon, plan on taking a walk over this 1400-foot-long glass-bottom bridge.
This Guy Danced His Way Through China for 100 Days (WATCH)
It's impossible not to smile while watching this guy groove his way through every breathtaking site in China.
Kids in Hong Kong Write and Fund Book For Charity in Just 4 Days
These articulate tots spent their summer learning about business skills so they could write a book in four days flat, and give the sales to charity.
Hong Kong Harbour Swim Resumes After 33 Years
Hundreds of swimmers took part Sunday in Hong Kong's iconic harbour race, which had been suspended for 33 years until water pollution could be cleaned up. Hong Kong has been engaged in a major effort to restore the beautiful port.
The Top Countries Where People Feel Most Fulfilled: It Might Surprise You
The key to happiness is Music? Family? Health? Adventure? Which was rated the highest among 2 million folks worldwide, and which nation feels most fulfilled?
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