The Chapultepec Zoo in Mexico was the first outside China to breed Giant Pandas, starting with Pe-Pe and Ying-Ying in 1975. Their offspring included Xen Li and Xin Xin, the oldest panda in captivity at 35 years. Attempts to breed Xin Xin have been unsuccessful, raising concerns about future panda replacements as China no longer gifts them. Continue reading Xin Xin, the Last Giant Panda in Latin America
(Image via cnn.com) Photography Manager: Brendan Flaherty Email: bflaherty1@umassd.edu After a long period of time apart, two of the world’s most prominent leaders met once again to discuss the current status of the world. This occasion would be their first meeting since the beginning of Russia’s war with Ukraine. The meetings started on Monday, March 20th, and ended on March 22nd. The talks focused on … Continue reading What Was Accomplished During China’s Most Recent Visit to Russia?
(Image via nytimes.com) Photography Manager: Brendan Flaherty Email: bflaherty1@umassd.edu At about 2:39 p.m. EST on February 4th, an F-22 fighter jet launched one missile into the side of the balloon, effectively popping it. This made the remnants fall near the coast of Myrtle Beach in South Carolina so it could be recovered without endangering any civilians. So why exactly did China send this balloon over … Continue reading Tensions Rise As the US Defends Its Airspace from Chinese Foreign “Objects”
Staff Writer: Julian Cassady Email: jcassady@umassd.edu For the first time ever, China delayed the release of its quarterly gross domestic product report. Financial analysts and politicians are questioning if China is intentionally lying about its economic performance to maintain its image as a powerful nation. For decades China has surged in economic growth, consistently rivaling the U.S. economy. However, after the recent release of their … Continue reading China Delays the Release of its Quarterly Gross Domestic Product Report
