How to Access Blocked Websites in China — And Why Surfshark Is My Go-To VPN (2025)

By an expat in Shenzhen — practical, tested advice. Living or traveling in China can be a shock to your online life. Google, YouTube, Instagram, WhatsApp, Gmail, and many news sites are blocked by the Great Firewall. If you rely on Western tools for work, studies, or staying in touch, you’ll need a reliable VPN … Read more

DJI Takes Off into Smart Homes with First Robotic Vacuum Line

DJI ROMO

SHENZHEN – August 7, 2025 — DJI, the global leader in drone technology, has officially entered the smart home space with the launch of their DJI robotic vacuum ROMO series, their first robotic vacuum cleaner series. This move signals a bold transition from aerial innovation to ground-level intelligence with the ROMO series. Unveiled on Wednesday, … Read more

CNOOC Makes History with First eVTOL Cargo Flight to Offshore Oil Platform

SHENZHEN – August 6, 2025 — In a groundbreaking development for offshore logistics, a domestically developed electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft has completed the world’s first eVTOL offshore cargo flight. The flight delivered goods from land to an offshore oil platform. The landmark eVTOL offshore cargo flight was conducted by China National Offshore … Read more

China’s childbirth conundrum sees costs keep people from getting on board for baby boom

China should focus on childbirth support and lower the cost of raising children as it grapples with demographic issues. These challenges highlight China’s childbirth conundrum. In this situation, costs keep people from getting on board for a baby boom, a Communist Party newspaper urged on Tuesday. It emphasized how China’s childbirth conundrum sees costs keep … Read more

Celebrating 77 Years of Indian Independence: A Journey of Economic and Social Evolution

As India celebrates the 77th anniversary of its independence on August 15, 2024, it stands as a testament to the resilience, determination, and vision of a nation that has undergone profound economic and social evolution. From the struggles of a newly independent country in 1947 to becoming one of the world’s largest economies and a … Read more

Job Market Trends: A Complex Recovery Post-Pandemic

Chinese Graduates and job seeker

Challenges in Developing Nations The global job market is undergoing significant changes, particularly in developing nations. Job creation struggles to keep up with the influx of new workers, leading to job market recovery challenges. Countries like South Africa face severe employment issues as millions join the workforce annually, yet job opportunities remain scarce. Signs of … Read more

Improve Learning Retention by Combining Reading and Listening

One effective technique for enhancing reading and comprehension skills involves a simple but powerful method: simultaneously reading a book while listening to its audiobook version. This dual approach not only speeds up reading pace but also improves memory retention by engaging multiple areas of the brain. Research supports the effectiveness of combining reading with listening … Read more

China Considers Harsher Penalties for Violent Juvenile Crimes

China is poised to implement stricter measures in response to a rise in juvenile crime. As part of China’s Stricter Penalties for Violent Juvenile Crimes, a draft amendment to the Criminal Law, currently under review by the National People’s Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, proposes a two-pronged approach: lowering the age of criminal responsibility and expanding … Read more

Xiaomi Reports Strong Q1 with Surging Smartphone Sales and EV Ambitions Intact

Xiaomi’s Revenue Growth and Smartphone Sales exceeded expectations with a 27% year-over-year increase in the first quarter of 2024, driven by a 33% jump in smartphone sales, reflecting a global recovery in handset shipments. The company’s total revenue reached 75.5 billion yuan (US$10.5 billion) during the quarter, exceeding the 73.5 billion yuan analysts had anticipated. … Read more