A Decade On: Flint’s Continuing Struggle After 2014 Water Crisis
Over a decade after Flint’s 2014 water switch, lead contamination and delayed action continue to haunt residents and shape the fight for safe water.
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Cancer Alley: Louisiana’s Industrial Corridor and the Fight for Environmental Justice
Residents of Louisiana’s Cancer Alley face 40x higher cancer risks as petrochemical plants choke communities of color. Activists call for accountability and environmental justice.
Takaichi’s Possible Yasukuni Visit Sparks Concerns in ROK
Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi’s potential visit to Yasukuni Shrine on Dec 26 has sparked concern among Republic of Korea residents over regional ties.
Brazilian Exchange Student Bridges Cultures with Ultimate Frisbee in China
Brazilian exchange student Benati Carrara Pietro discovers friendship and storytelling at the Communication University of China, using ultimate Frisbee to bridge cultures.
From Screens to Streets: A Nepal Model’s 2025 Chinese Mainland Adventure
Nepal model Garima traveled solo to the Chinese mainland in 2025. From Harbin’s ice lanterns to Chengdu night markets, she discovered modern cities, new traditions and warm hospitality.
Swedish Farmer Plants Roots in Dali with No-Till Farming
In 2025, Swedish farmer Patrick Bachstätter settled in Dali to practice no-till farming, earned China’s Foreign Permanent Resident ID, and journeyed 4,500 km across the Chinese mainland with his father.
Dominican Rua’s Year of Firsts in China
At 23, Dominican Rua spent 2025 exploring the Chinese mainland—from Qingdao’s shores to Inner Mongolia’s grasslands—then enrolled in a directing master’s at Beijing Film Academy.
Exclusive Footage: Knife Attack Near Taipei MRT Leaves 3 Dead, 9 Injured
Exclusive footage reveals chaos as knife and smoke grenade attacks near two Taipei MRT stations leave three dead and nine wounded, suspect dies by suicide.
Like in China: Exploring Buenos Aires’ Barrio Chino
Discover how Buenos Aires’ Barrio Chino blends Chinese traditions with Argentine flair, from Sichuan spices to herbal shops, and the cultural ties that unite two distant worlds.
Bondi Beach Shooting Leaves 16 Dead, Witness Recounts Terror
A shooting at Sydney’s Bondi Beach on Dec 14 left 16 dead. A Chinese mainland vlogger shares how he mistook gunfire for fireworks before chaos erupted.