#Terrifying, seat belt-less ‘flying kisses’ attraction unveiled in China

#Terrifying, seat belt-less ‘flying kisses’ attraction unveiled in China

“#Terrifying, seat belt-less ‘flying kisses’ attraction unveiled in China” Blow a kiss and hang on tight. A new, terrifying tourist attraction in southwestern China clearly prioritizes offering a good time over ensuring safety. Called Blowing Flying Kisses, the ride is positioned over a 3,000-foot-tall cliff in the Chongqing municipality. Two enormous statues hold observation decks…

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#Hong Kongers stand up for freedom on Chinese Communists’ ‘National Day’

#Hong Kongers stand up for freedom on Chinese Communists’ ‘National Day’

“#Hong Kongers stand up for freedom on Chinese Communists’ ‘National Day’” Every year, the Chinese Communist Party celebrates National Day, the anniversary of its takeover of China. It’s become an occasion for protest in Hong Kong — and freedom-lovers didn’t let 2020 stop them Thursday. Though Beijing has imposed a “national security” law that criminalizes…

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#Kim Jong Un, Xi Jinping send best wishes to Trump

#Kim Jong Un, Xi Jinping send best wishes to Trump

“#Kim Jong Un, Xi Jinping send best wishes to Trump” Chinese President Xi Jinping offered his well-wishes to President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump after they were diagnosed with COVID-19 on Friday. Xi sent a message to Trump wishing for a speedy recovery, Chinese state media and Reuters reported. The president spent the night…

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#China encouraging ‘revenge travel’ following coronavirus lockdowns to help economy

#China encouraging ‘revenge travel’ following coronavirus lockdowns to help economy

“#China encouraging ‘revenge travel’ following coronavirus lockdowns to help economy” Well, then. Chinese officials are reportedly encouraging citizens to get out and adventure in a “revenge travel” pitch to revive tourism and boost the economy, following months of lockdowns and restrictions in the fight against COVID-19. Starting Thursday, about 550 million people are expected to…

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#Pope Francis refuses to meet with Mike Pompeo before election

#Pope Francis refuses to meet with Mike Pompeo before election

“#Pope Francis refuses to meet with Mike Pompeo before election” Pope Francis refused to meet with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo because he doesn’t want to meet with “political figures” during elections, and after the nation’s top diplomat criticized a deal the Vatican is negotiating with China, according to a report. The Vatican on Wednesday…

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#China reportedly mulling antitrust probe into Google

#China reportedly mulling antitrust probe into Google

“#China reportedly mulling antitrust probe into Google” Google is reportedly staring down the barrel of an antitrust probe from China. Beijing is investigating whether Google leveraged the dominance of its Android operating system for smartphones to stifle competition, according to Reuters. China began looking into Google’s practices after complaints from Huawei, which has been put…

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#New measurements show moon has hazardous radiation levels

#New measurements show moon has hazardous radiation levels

“#New measurements show moon has hazardous radiation levels” CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Future moon explorers will be bombarded with two to three times more radiation than astronauts aboard the International Space Station, a health hazard that will require thick-walled shelters for protection, scientists reported Friday. China’s lander on the far side of the moon is…

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#China pushes emergency COVID-19 vaccine despite concerns

#China pushes emergency COVID-19 vaccine despite concerns

“#China pushes emergency COVID-19 vaccine despite concerns” Hundreds of thousands of Chinese have been given experimental, emergency-use COVID-19 vaccines by the government since July, despite concerns over their safety and efficacy. China was initially criticized for for giving the vaccine to their top executives and leading researchers before human test trials. But in recent months,…

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