It probably doesn't need to be emphasized that Asians impress us every now and then with innovative solutions. Regardless, they stunned the world with their latest idea. Cockroaches were called to help.
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Wong Kar Wai's long-awaited epic finds inspiration in the life and times of legendary kung fu master and Bruce Lee's mentor, Ip Man.
Are you afraid of heights? Then just looking at photos of the world's longest glass suspension bridge, which recently opened in China, will make you sick. The bridge in Hunan Province in the Shiniuzhai Geological Park has a glass bottom and lies 180 meters above the ground. Do you have enough pants to cross it or do you prefer solid ground under your feet?
People travel the world to see natural waterfalls, but the Chinese create artificial, man-made, 'falling water' on 100-meter skyscrapers. Someone obviously had a crazy idea.
The highest bridge in the world was opened in China. This connects the provinces of Yunnan and Gwangju, and with it they shortened the journey between them by as much as three hours. Duge is more than half a kilometer high.
In 2014, southwest China was rocked by a terrible earthquake that claimed nearly 600 lives and destroyed too many homes. More than 23,000 people had to be evacuated. Scary numbers. And after such horrors, the professional public always asks how it could be better protected against the forces of nature, which, unfortunately, we cannot escape. The Chinese University of Hong Kong won first prize at the World Architecture Festival 2017. Let's see why.
Do you consider yourself an art connoisseur? Then Chinese pop star Jane Zhang's Dust My Shoulders Off music video is perfect for you to test your art skills. In it, many famous art paintings come to life. Do you recognize them all?
As tensions rise amid Russia's war economy, the country's tech market has seen a significant shift. Western brands such as Apple and Samsung have left the market, and Russian consumers have turned to Chinese brands to fill the void. Xiaomi and Geely are among the best, as they have seen an increase in sales in recent months. Once-dominant Western brands have seen their market share plummet as Chinese brands take over, and the question remains whether this trend will continue in the long term.