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CCP-Themed Smart Speaker Teaches Party Doctrine

CCP-Themed Smart Speaker Teaches Party Doctrine

Thatsmags.com — Introducing the CCP's special edition Xiaoya, a smart speaker that can educate you on the ins and outs of the Chinese Communist Party anytime, anywhere. Xiaoya is a thermos-sized AI speaker that is made by Ximalaya FM, an online podcast and audio streaming platform in China.

China Now Has a Standardized Sign Language

China Now Has a Standardized Sign Language

Thatsmags.com — home Articles By Sunny Wang, September 7, 2018 0 On September 3, students at Beijing Qiyin Experimental School for the Deaf gathered for a school assembly on their first day of school. The pupils signed March of the Volunteers, China's national anthem, according to South China Morning Post , following along to a video that demonstrated the official signs for the anthem.

You Can Now Get Your Lunch Delivered By a Robot in Shanghai

You Can Now Get Your Lunch Delivered By a Robot in Shanghai

Thatsmags.com — Lunch just got much more convenient. A robot is now delivering food to workers in a Shanghai office building, according to People's Daily. Photo via Chinanews.com Photo via Chinanews.com The robot can navigate the building's control systems to enter the lobby and take the elevator all by itself.

China Outraged After Tourists Allegedly Abused in Sweden

China Outraged After Tourists Allegedly Abused in Sweden

Thatsmags.com — A controversial incident involving Chinese tourists in Sweden has sparked heated debate online. It all started when the Zeng family arrived at the Generator Stockholm hostel in the early hours of the morning on September 2, too early for the afternoon check-in. They asked to stay on the lobby sofa, offering to pay a small fee.

China Hits Back with Another $60 Billion in Tariffs Against US

China Hits Back with Another $60 Billion in Tariffs Against US

Thatsmags.com — Trade war tensions between China and the United States further intensified yesterday when China announced a new round of retaliatory tariffs on American goods. The action was in response to the Trump administration's decision to implement tariffs on thousands of Chinese products worth USD200 billion.

Jack Ma's '1 Million American Jobs' Promise Revoked Following Latest Tariffs

Jack Ma's '1 Million American Jobs' Promise Revoked Following Latest Tariffs

Thatsmags.com — Jack Ma has spoken. The founder and executive chairman of Alibaba announced on Tuesday that he would no longer be creating one million jobs in the United States, following the country's trade war with China. He made the statement after the US announced its latest tariffs on USD200 billion worth of Chinese goods.

China Plans to Reach Mars by 2021

China Plans to Reach Mars by 2021

Thatsmags.com — On September 18, an official with the China National Space Administration (CNSA) provided details on China's Mars exploration goals, saying the PRC's first probe will be launched in 2020 and is expected to reach the Red Planet by 2021. The comments were made at a subforum of the World Conference on Science Literacy.

China Demands Apology from Swedish Comedy Show

China Demands Apology from Swedish Comedy Show

Thatsmags.com — Swedish satirical program Svenska Nyheter caused something of a diplomatic stir on September 21, after airing a segment that mocked Chinese tourists. In the controversial piece, host Jesper Rönndahl‏ warns Chinese visitors to the country not to mistake dogs for lunch or poop in public.

'Cool' Weather Coming to South China

'Cool' Weather Coming to South China

Thatsmags.com — It's about to get a little chilly in the Pearl River Delta, as a cold front from the Mongolian Plateau moves toward South China, according to GDToday. Starting Wednesday, temperatures in Guangzhou will drop to a high of 27 degrees Celsius, and fall to 25 degrees on Thursday, the Weather Channel reports.

David Beckham's Son Slammed Over 'Racist' Instagram Post

David Beckham's Son Slammed Over 'Racist' Instagram Post

Thatsmags.com — Brooklyn Beckham, eldest son of football superstar David Beckham and Spice Girl Victoria 'Posh' Beckham, has landed himself in trouble with Chinese netizens after posting two photos on Instagram that have been deemed racist. The 19-year-old captured the images while vacationing in Venice, according to .

Stephon Marbury Denies Being Pedophile After Posting Naked Child Photo

Stephon Marbury Denies Being Pedophile After Posting Naked Child Photo

Thatsmags.com — Stephon Marbury's relatively quiet retirement from basketball took a bizarre turn this week when he published an image of a young boy sleeping in the nude on his Instagram account. The child's lower half is obscured by a glowing basketball.

China to Launch Artificial Moon into Orbit in 2020

China to Launch Artificial Moon into Orbit in 2020

Thatsmags.com — Do you find major Chinese metropolises too dark at night? We sure as hell don't, but clearly someone out there thinks the city of Chengdu could use a little extra light at night, as indicated by the recent announcement that Chengdu will soon launch an 'illumination satellite.'

Man Who Stabbed 9 Students to Death Executed in China

Man Who Stabbed 9 Students to Death Executed in China

Thatsmags.com — On April 27 of this year, 28-year-old Zhao Zewei walked into Mizhi County No.3 Middle School, in Shaanxi province, armed with three knives he purchased online. There, on the school grounds, Zhao stabbed nine students to death. Four other pupils suffered serious injuries in the attack.

2018 Singles' Day: Jack Ma Launching Satellites... Because He Can

2018 Singles' Day: Jack Ma Launching Satellites... Because He Can

Thatsmags.com — Alibaba is taking shopping to the stratosphere. The company is rolling out 'Tmall International,' a communications satellite meant to further integrate online and offline shopping interactions and logistics during Singles' Day, the commerically-inspired holiday that takes place on November 11.

Facebook Creating App to Compete with China's TikTok

Facebook Creating App to Compete with China's TikTok

Thatsmags.com — Facebook is reportedly working on a video-sharing music app called Lasso, which sounds awfully similar to the latest app sensation, TikTok, known in Chinese as Douyin. TikTok is a video-sharing platform which allows users to record content for a maximum of 15 seconds. Think Vine, but longer.

14 F&B Events You Have to Attend in Shanghai This Week

14 F&B Events You Have to Attend in Shanghai This Week

Thatsmags.com — Image courtesy Calypso Image/That's Julien Royer rocked Singapore with Odette. Now the two-Michelin starred chef is in Shanghai to give his take on modern French cuisine at Calypso! Julien's culinary journey has taken him from Polynesia to London, and he came 28th at the World's 50 Best Awards and fifth at Asia's 50 Best Awards this year.

16 Must-Attend F&B Events in Shanghai This Week

16 Must-Attend F&B Events in Shanghai This Week

Thatsmags.com — Try different takes on the classic Negroni at Funkadeli with Jackie Dmitriev. Ministry of Negroni is shaking up variations of the cocktail starting at the low price of RMB70. Taste the Candy Spritz made with Skittles syrup. You will never see the Italian drink in the same way again!