Afghan Opium Production on Increase

The United Nations’ drug agency called on Afghanistan to make headway in curbing its illicit opium production, saying that not enough has been done in recent years.

Burma’s Aung San Suu Kyi to visit Ireland in June

Nobel Peace Prize winner and General Secretary of the National League for Democracy in Burma, Aung San Suu Kyi is set to visit Ireland this June to receive Amnesty’s [...]

Chinese Regime Has Backdoor Access to US Systems

A recent study found that a U.S. military chip manufactured in China—widely used in systems for weapons, nuclear power plants, and public transport—contains a built-in [...]

Sister of Falun Gong Practitioner Arrested in Chinese Village

The sister of a Falun Gong practitioner who received the support of 300 village households in a town in China’s Hebei province was kidnapped.

Tang Baiqiao’s Adventures With Chinese Spies: Part II

Tang Baiqiao, a prominent dissident and proponent of Chinese democracy, was subject to unsettling overtures by a regime messenger.

Chinese Scholars Voice Support for Falun Gong and ‘The Brave 300’

Inspired by the Brave 300, Chinese intellectuals stand up for Falun Gong.

Last Transit of Venus for 105 Years

A once-in-a-lifetime event will take place on June 5/6 when Venus will be visible as a tiny black dot moving across the sun. The next Venus transit isn’t due until 2117.

Huge Number of Officials Poised to Escape China

A greater number of elite Chinese cadres than previously thought could be considered “naked officials.”

PHOTOS: 75-Year Anniversary of Golden Gate Bridge Goes off With a Bang

The Golden Gate Bridge celebrated its 75-year anniversary this Memorial Day weekend on Sunday, May 27, with dance, song, and nighttime fireworks.

Over 117,075,128 people renounce the CCP and its affiliated organizations

Music

A Melting Pot in Music: An interview with Maestro Dirk Brosse
Economy & Trade

Greek Banks Get $23 Billion Capital Injection

Four Greek banks received a capital infusion of 18 billion euros (US$22.7 billion), according to a report on Monday.
Inspiring Discoveries

Olympicene: Smallest 5-Ringed Structure Ever Created
Inspiring Discoveries

Social Status Existed Even in the Stone Age

European archaeologists have unearthed evidence that early Neolithic farmers had differential access to fertile land over 7,000 years ago.
Movies & TV

Movie Review: ‘Men in Black 3′
Democracy & Human Rights

Petition by Villagers on Falun Gong Resounds at Top of Regime

Wang Xiaodong's arrest left his 7-year-old son and elderly mother, who is in her seventies, to fend for themselves.
Nine Commentaries

Nine Commentaries on the Communist Party – Introduction
Beyond Science

Complex Backbone in Fossil Fish Smashes Theories

The surprising discovery of a fossil fish with a multi-segmented backbone has contradicted long-held beliefs that this type of anatomy was exclusive to land animals.
Thinking About China

Virtual Reality of Chinese Internet Cop Pt. 4: History Crasher (Illustration)
Culture

‘The Classic of Tea’—the Famous Book About Tea

The world famous book "The Classic of Tea" is the very first monograph on tea in the world.