139. Why China Should Have Industrialised First: The Song Dynasty and the Industrial Revolution (English Vocabulary Lesson)
A thousand years ago, the Song dynasty of China created the most advanced and developed society in the world. It…
130. The Mystery Illness Affecting Western Diplomats!: What is Havana Syndrome?
American diplomats and government officials around the world have been falling ill with a mysterious illness known as Havana syndrome.…
123. Should We Boycott China’s Winter Olympics? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
Earlier this month, the USA and other countries announced a diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games. They…
98. Are Video Games Bad For Children?: China’s Video Game Ban Explained (English Vocabulary Lesson)
China recently announced the world’s strictest limitations on children’s ability to play video games. On this episode of Thinking in…
77. How Do You Make People Have More Children? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
In this episode of Thinking in English, I want to talk about declining populations. In many wealthy countries, fewer children…
74. Is Taiwan the Most Dangerous Place in the World? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
Where is the most dangerous place in the world? According to the Economist, the answer might be Taiwan. This probably…
52. The Missions to Mars: Why Are the USA, China and UAE All Heading to the Red Planet? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
Missions from China, the UAE, and the USA have all arrived on, or near to, Mars. This is the first…
29. China Lands on the Moon: Are We on the Verge of a New Space Race? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
On today’s episode we are going to discuss the news that China has landed another probe on the surface of…
22. What is RCEP? And What is Free Trade? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
On today’s episode we’ll look at the recently signed Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, which brings together 15 Asian and Oceanic…