China: we love you for producing good products at low prices. But this appears to be just the opposite.
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China Bans Ancient Dog-Eating Festival Amid Online Outcry
For the first time in 600 years, residents of Qianxi Township, China, will be banned from holding an ancient dog-eating festival after the public voiced their discontent on the Internet.
‘Walking Pine Cone’ Anteater Being Smuggled Toward Extinction
Legend has it that the “walking pine cone” pangolin anteater can cure a bevy of medical woes, and even boost sexual abilities. Of course, “legend” says a lot of things, and this particular theory is wiping out the last …
Hell on Wheels: Mexico City Tops Global Poll of Worst Places to Drive
So you think your commute is bad? Spare a thought for drivers in Mexico City – which has the most tortuous driving in the world, according to a new IBM survey.
Chinese Theme Park Opens ‘Angry Birds’ Attraction
The Window of the World amusement park in Changsha, China recently opened an Angry Birds attraction as part of its month-long “stress-reducing festival.”
No Soup For You! Shark-Fin Soup Ban Approved by California Legislature
Shark-fin soup just got one step closer to becoming illegal throughout California.
China Bans Katy Perry, Backstreet Boys to Protect ‘Cultural Security’
Guess Katy’s tune about streaking, skinny-dipping, and having three-way sex didn’t go over so well in Beijing.
Pub Quiz: What’s the World’s Best-Selling Beer?
Heineken? Carlsberg? Budweiser? Wrong, and you’ve probably never heard of it unless you are from China. The answer is Snow Beer.
Watch: Georgetown’s China Visit Erupts in Basketball Court Brawl
The future of America’s already fragile economy, in large part, depends on China. What transpired on a Beijing basketball court Thursday won’t help in any trade negotiations.
After Public Uproar, Chinese City Cancels Upcoming Dog Ban
Update: According to a statement from the International Fund for Animal Welfare, Jiangmen has canceled the upcoming ban on dogs after citizens pressured city officials. Full story below.
Talk About a Knockoff: Chinese Furniture Store Painstakingly Mimics Ikea
They say imitation is the highest form of flattery. But Ikea is surely not so happy with China’s 11 Furniture store, which replicates the Swedish original with surprising attention to detail.
Wednesday Words: Social Assassins, Internet Snoopers and More
Welcome to NewsFeed’s weekly highlight of our vocabulary — including useful, new, hilarious and surprising words (as well as some that are just fun to roll off the old tongue).