by Global Sherpa | Jan 31, 2014 | China, Cities & Countries, Countries, Economic Development, Globalization, Travel
The world’s largest human migration takes place every year from about mid-January to mid-February. That’s when hundreds of millions of Chinese journey back to their hometowns to spend the Spring Festival with their families. China’s spring travel ritual is the...
by Global Sherpa | Feb 8, 2013 | China, Cities & Countries
Have fun taking the Chinese New Year Quiz to test your knowledge and learn more about the fascinating customs surrounding China’s most important holiday. The quiz has 10 questions. Your score, correct answers and explanations appear at the end. Enjoy!...
by Global Sherpa | Jan 14, 2013 | Beijing, China, Cities, Countries, Environment, Health
Beijing, China’s air pollution levels rose to more than 20 times the World Health Organization (WHO) standard this weekend. As China extends its global influence, many Beijing residents are loathe to leave their apartments. Dark, smog-filled skies led to a...
by Global Sherpa | Nov 4, 2012 | Aid & Development, Brazil, Business, China, Countries, India, Sustainability
While infrastructure isn’t exactly the sexiest topic in international development, it’s hard to argue with its importance. India’s massive power blackout in July, the largest in world history, is a stark reminder of infrastructure’s critical role in economic...
by Global Sherpa | Aug 8, 2012 | Brazil, Business, China, Cities & Countries, Countries, Data, India, Marketing, Mexico, Sustainability, World Rankings
Consumers most likely to report being “very concerned” about environmental problems and related health impacts hail from the BRIC countries of Brazil, India and China, Latin American nations of Mexico and Argentina, and South Korea. While China and the U.S. are the...
by Global Sherpa | Jul 8, 2012 | China, Environment, Travel
Panda Awareness Week (PAW) kicked off on July 4 in London. Among the world’s rarest and most threatened animals, giant pandas are adorably plump, prominent symbols of nature’s treasures, international diplomacy and global efforts to save the world’s long list of...
