Tag Archives: China

This tree in London looks full of leaves but is actually covered in parakeets

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In China, buses display traffic lights… on their back. To avoid obstructing the view of cars behind them due to the bus’s size, the screen displays the traffic light in real time.

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China Launches World’s First Flying Power Station

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The First Animation Ever Made

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China’s Manufacturing Map Explained in 2 Minutes: Why One City Makes One Product in China?

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The capital of violins isn’t in Italy…

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When you can read Chinese

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How an African energy revolution could save ALL of us.

There is a quiet revolution happening across the vast content of Africa. Imports of solar PV panels jumped 60% in the 12 months to June 2025. Millions of microgrids and individual solar installations are now driving the electrification of just … Continue reading

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China’s Lessons for the Future of Humanity, according to Alan Macfarlane

[…] What has China taught one of Britain’s leading anthropologists? Distinguished anthropologist and historian Alan Macfarlane reflects on civilizations, AI, and what individuals can do in a rapidly changing world. […]

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Why Chinese words didn’t “exist” until the 20th century

[…] It may sound crazy, but the concept of “word” is very new to Chinese speakers – in fact, even today, Chinese people don’t exactly agree on what is or isn’t a “word.” [Timeline] [00:00] What’s an English word [01:19] … Continue reading

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