Tag Archives: China

Unique interior of the Shenzhen Library in China.

Posted on May 6, 2026 by agogo22
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Mao had to learn Mandarin? #linguistics #history #language

Posted on April 17, 2026 by agogo22
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This tree in London looks full of leaves but is actually covered in parakeets

Posted on March 10, 2026 by agogo22
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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.

Posted on February 20, 2026 by agogo22
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China Launches World’s First Flying Power Station

Posted on February 18, 2026 by agogo22
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The First Animation Ever Made

Posted on February 5, 2026 by agogo22
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China’s Manufacturing Map Explained in 2 Minutes: Why One City Makes One Product in China?

Posted on December 15, 2025 by agogo22
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The capital of violins isn’t in Italy…

Posted on December 12, 2025 by agogo22
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When you can read Chinese

Posted on December 6, 2025 by agogo22
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How an African energy revolution could save ALL of us.

Posted on November 23, 2025 by agogo22

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

Posted on November 17, 2025 by agogo22

[…] 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

Posted on November 8, 2025 by agogo22

[…] 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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