High Inflation Levels Stoke Recession Fears in the U.S.
In February, the consumer price index in the U.S. recorded its largest annual increase in 40 years. It is expected to rise even further in the coming weeks, given the prolonged war between Russia and Ukraine. In addition, Covid-19 has started to rise again in Europe. China is also tightening their rules, given that infections […]
Could Emmanuel Macron Win the Second Elysee Term?
While the world battling between Ukraine – Russian crisis, French are entering presidential election season. The 44-year-old Emmanuel Macron received 2,098 signatures. He has the second most number of signatures among the twelve candidates. Valérie Pécresse, with 2,636 signatures, has the most number of signatures. For the full chart of signature count, please read more […]
Unpredictable Aurora, Magnificent Universe
The Aurora Borealis, or Northern Lights, is a natural spectacle of iridescent light rays in the sky, usually visible at night. The scientific cause behind this phenomenon that many peoples throughout history have related to their deities is a less peaceful one: when the Sun releases energized particles toward the Earth and the particles collide […]
How is the French President Selected?
The first round of the 2022 French presidential election will begin on April 10. The current French president Emmanuel Macron announced at the last minute that he would be joining the election to seek a second term in office. The election consists of two rounds. Should no candidate receive the majority of votes in the […]
Russians Take Digital Route to Avoid Sanctions, While Ukraine Funds War With Digital Coins
As the West is trying to sanction Russia and individuals close to its President Vladimir Putin, increasingly Russians are smuggling their money out by taking the digital route. As most of the Russian oligarch’s bank assets are frozen, reports show that Bitcoin and Ethereum have come to their rescue. The West is now trying to […]
National Gallery|Why is Gainsborough’s ‘Blue Boy’ so Famous?
100 years after leaving the UK, ‘The Blue Boy’ remains one of the nation’s favorites. Christine Riding introduces Gainsborough’s Blue Boy’, on display in the National Gallery, London.
The Qianlong Emperor’s Southern Inspection Tour, Scroll Six
The court painter Xu Yang, a native of Suzhou, was commissioned by the Qianlong emperor (r. 1736–95) to record in twelve monumental handscrolls the emperor’s historic 1751 tour of south China. This scroll, the longest of the twelve, chronicles the lavish pageantry of the emperor’s arrival in Suzhou. The careful attention to detail offers a […]
Why Does “Made in Italy” Have Such an Appeal?
Worldwide, there is an increasing dependence on Italian goods. Italian labels such as Gucci, Versace, Prada, and Armani have long dominated the leather bag industry in this region. Given new methods of buying, these classic items continue to dominate the global consumer market. The Italian Handbag’s History: Italian purses trace all the way back to […]
The U.S. Oil Becomes a Center Debate of Supporting Freedom in Ukraine
As the Russia-Ukraine invasion continues with no signs of abating, billionaire Elon Musk tweeted on the United States’ urgent need to enhance its oil and gas production. The tweet, dated March 5th, stated: “Hate to say it, but we need to increase oil & gas output immediately. Extraordinary times demand extraordinary measures.” Musk acknowledged this […]
Remembering Lunar New Year Traditions Through Old Paintings
Partnering with San Francisco Senior Center, New San Cai held a lively socially distanced roundtable meeting to discuss Lunar New Year celebrations, legends, customs, and traditions through the brilliance of 85-year-old Chinese artist Nansheng Liu’s expressive works. Members of the San Francisco Senior Center were invited to participate in the virtual event, where some of […]