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PLA Navy video launches viral response

To celebrate the 70th anniversary of the People’s Liberation Army Navy, the Chinese Navy launched a video on Monday on Sina Weibo. The video features a number of milestone moments during the navy’s development. The People’s

Liberation Army Navy was founded on April 23, 1949.

The video has become a hot topic on Sina Weibo.

Coca-Cola reveals how much plastic it uses

Coca-Cola has revealed it used 3 million metric tons of plastic packaging in a year. The finding was part of a report by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation which pushes for companies and governments to do more to tackle pollution. In total, 150 companies are pledging to reduce their plastic usage as part of the campaign. Last year, the company announced a pledge to recycle a used bottle or can for each one the company sells by 2030.

A research team has identified nine genes responsible for eyebrow colors, according to a report published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology recently. By studying genomes, researchers from China, the Netherlands, Australia, Britain and the United States analyzed samples of 6,513 European individuals. They found that particular genes could affect both eyebrow and hair color.

Yu Yonghe, 70, has completed 20-plus full marathons, a feat that won him great admiration from young runners. Yu, a retired electrician in Changchun, Jilin province, started training for long-distance running after retirement in 2009. “Long-distance running requires perseverance and physical strength,” Yu said. “Initially, physical strength was a challenge, but my perseverance conquered it,” he added.

The Great Wall was one of many local and global landmarks that were bathed in green to celebrate St Patrick’s Day on Sunday. In addition to the wall

Chinese tech platform MeituanDianping ousted Apple to take top spot in the 2019 Most Innovative Companies list released by the US business media outlet Fast Company. Another Chinese tech giant Alibaba grabbed 15th spot. Visit our website to have a look at the 10 most innovative companies this year.

Why we all need to practice emotional first aid

We go to the doctor when we feel fluish or ill. So why don’t we see a health professional when we feel emotional pain: guilt, loss, loneliness? Too many of us deal with common psychological health issues on our own. But we don’t have to. In a TED talk, US psychologist Guy Winch makes a compelling case to practice emotional hygiene — taking care of our emotions, our minds, with the same diligence we take care of our bodies.

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