Water Pollution and Human Health in China
Drinking water contaminated with levels of animal and human excreta that exceed maximum permissible levels by as much as 86% in rural areas and 28% in urban areas.
More Than 30 Million People in China Live in Caves
Many live in Shaanxi province, where the region's porous soil is particularly well-suited for easy digging.
Which Country Has the Most Death Penalty Executions?
Most executions worldwide take place in Asia. China is the world's most active death penalty country.
China Uses 45 Billion Chopsticks Per Year
China produce 45 billion pairs of disposable chopsticks each year, or 130 million pairs each day.
Is China the World’s Top Trader?
China is not only the world's largest exporter, but also the largest trading nation in terms of the sum of its exports and imports.
Live on Less Than $1 a Day
30 million people in China live on less than US$1 per day, as of 2019.
China Had the Largest Army in the World
China had the largest army in the world in 2020, with over 2 million active military personnel.
Most Populous Countries in the World
The top 5 most populous countries are: China, India, U.S., Indonesia, Pakistan.
Where is Killing a Panda Punishable by Death?
Killing a panda in China is punishable by death.
14 Things That Are Actually Really Weird About American High Schools
Prom, pep rallies, and the fact that most of you didn't have to wear a uniform.
The Weirdest Trend In Other Country
Weird huh? When every other country wants to reduce smoking, in Indonesia people smoke like it's the 1950s. They smoke like it's the coolest thing ever.
Is there any truth to this comment regarding Chinese science?
I'm a scientist myself and all I can see is that there's a lot of papers with Chinese names but in terms of relevancy?
What is the most Chinese thing a Chinese person can do?
Drink warm boiled water.
What are some of the best English names Chinese people give themselves but are not generally found outside China?
There are some terrible names and some stylish, unique names that are otherwise not found outside China.
What do young Chinese think of India?
A personal perspective from a young Chinese. (Rumours and hearsay, mostly)