Vision Times

23/10/2024

St. Cecilia, the patron saint of musicians, is one of the most revered figures in the Christian tradition. Although there is no concrete evidence of her having been a composer or musician herself, her life and martyrdom have inspired centuries of reverence, artistic representations, and music dedicated to her name.

St. Cecilia represents the profound connection between faith and art, showing that music can be a path to the divine. Her enduring legacy continues to inspire musicians and artists who seek to express the beauty of the spiritual world in their work.

26/09/2024

Aipan, a traditional folk art form from Uttarakhand, India, holds a special place in the cultural heritage of the region. This art, which has been practiced for generations, is deeply rooted in the religious and cultural practices of the people, particularly in the Kumaoni and Garhwali communities. Aipan designs are not just decorative; they hold symbolic significance, are often linked to spiritual beliefs and practices, and are created during auspicious occasions and festivals.

Aipan, a traditional folk art form from Uttarakhand, India, holds a special place in the cultural heritage of the region. This art, which has been practiced

25/09/2024

In a sweeping move aimed at safeguarding national security, the U.S. has proposed a ban on the use of Chinese and Russian technology in the manufacturing of vehicles, including cars, trucks, and buses.

In a sweeping move aimed at safeguarding national security, the U.S. has proposed a ban on the use of Chinese and Russian technology in the manufacturing of

18/09/2024

Across many cultures, the number 13 has long been considered unlucky, but it becomes even more ominous when it lands on a Friday. This deep-rooted fear has a name: Triskaidekaphobia, a term with Greek origins that refers to the fear of the number 13. Though some attribute the term to Sigmund Freud, its true etymology is firmly rooted in ancient Greek.

Across many cultures, the number 13 has long been considered unlucky, but it becomes even more ominous when it lands on a Friday. This deep-rooted fear has a

17/09/2024

As the Mid-Autumn Festival draws near and the moon waxes fuller, families prepare festive treats, reflecting on past gatherings with loved ones. Though originating in ancient China, the Mid-Autumn Festival is celebrated across many countries of Asia and, of course, the harvest moon is observable anywhere in the Northern Hemisphere.
https://www.visiontimes.com/2024/09/15/moonlit-celebrations-symbols-of-reunion-and-prosperity-for-the-mid-autumn-festival.html

17/09/2024

As China grapples with the rapid aging of its population, lawmakers are now considering raising the country’s retirement age in an attempt to address mounting economic challenges.

As China grapples with the rapid aging of its population, lawmakers are now considering raising the country’s retirement age in an attempt to address mounting

13/09/2024

Qin Gang, who made headlines last year for his abrupt months-long disappearance and replacement as the People’s Republic of China (PRC) Minister of Foreign Affairs, has been reassigned to a low-level propaganda position, according to the Washington Post.

Qin Gang, who made headlines last year for his abrupt months-long disappearance and replacement as the People's Republic of China (PRC) Minister of Foreign

09/09/2024

The Tuidang movement, started in November 2004, encourages Chinese around the world to renounce their oaths made to lay down their lives for communism when they joined the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) or its affiliated youth organizations. Over the past two decades, hundreds of millions of people have given their assumed or real names to voice their separation from the CCP, the single most deadly regime in human history.

​​The Tuidang movement, started in November 2004, encourages Chinese around the world to renounce their oaths made to lay down their lives for communism when

02/09/2024

A brief incursion of Japan’s southwestern airspace by a Chinese reconnaissance aircraft on Aug. 26 (Monday) prompted Tokyo to scramble fighter jets and issue a strong protest with the Chinese embassy, officials said.
https://www.visiontimes.com/2024/08/26/japan-protests-first-time-breach-of-its-airspace-by-chinese-military-plane.html

02/09/2024

Vietnam’s parliament on Monday approved another major reshuffle of senior positions in the government of the Communist-run country as it prepares to elect a new president in October, the third in less than two years.

Vietnam's parliament on Monday approved another major reshuffle of senior positions in the government of the Communist-run country as it prepares to elect a

21/08/2024

After escaping communist persecution in China in 2020, Cheng Peiming has become the first person confirmed to have been a victim of forced organ harvesting in the country — and lived to tell the tale.

After escaping communist persecution in China in 2020, Cheng Peiming has become the first person confirmed to have been a victim of forced organ harvesting in

21/08/2024

When International Olympic Committee (OIC) president Thomas Bach delivered the closing speech of the Paris Summer Olympics on Aug. 11, he declared the games “sensational, or dare I say, ‘Seine-sational’,” calling them “Olympic Games of a new era.”

When International Olympic Committee (OIC) president Thomas Bach delivered the closing speech of the Paris Summer Olympics on Aug. 11, he declared the games

21/08/2024

On Aug. 14, New Yorkers woke up to a familiar haze blanketing the city, smoke that has drifted south from Canada due to wildfires.

“You may notice hazy skies today. It is coming from wildfire smoke, which has overspread across the area from north to south. We expect this to stick around

21/08/2024

With the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) platforms, like OpenAI’s GPT-4o, Google’s Gemini and a seemingly endless number of other AI tools, the internet is being flooded with inaccurate content which is blurring the lines between truth and fiction.

With the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) platforms, like OpenAI’s GPT-4o, Google’s Gemini and a seemingly endless number of other AI tools, the

21/08/2024

On the evening of Aug. 12, Elon Musk hosted a more than two hour conversation with Republican Presidential Nominee, Donald Trump, on his social media platform, X.

On the evening of Aug. 12, Elon Musk hosted a more than two hour conversation with Republican Presidential Nominee, Donald Trump, on his social media

25/05/2024

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14/05/2024

They are adherents of Falun Dafa (法輪大法), also known as Falun Gong, a traditional Chinese spiritual way practiced by millions around the world. A cultivation system of the Buddhist school, Falun Gong includes meditation exercises and teaches moral self-improvement in accordance with the universal principles of truthfulness, compassion, and forbearance (真善忍).

They are adherents of Falun Dafa (法輪大法), also known as Falun Gong, a traditional Chinese spiritual way practiced by millions around the world. A cultivation

06/05/2024

Figures produced by Beijing could be almost twice the amount of the real Chinese economy when various factors are considered

Figures produced by Beijing could be almost twice the amount of the real Chinese economy when various factors are considered

05/04/2024

Deadly Windstorm in China’s Jiangxi Province Exposes Major Corruption Scandal

But now as Nanchang reels from the aftermath of the storm, the tragic incident has exposed what is being described as the “largest corruption case” in Jiangxi

05/04/2024

White House Directs NASA to Create Time Standard for the Moon

WASHINGTON (Reuters) — The White House on Tuesday (April 2) directed NASA to establish a unified standard of time for the moon and other celestial bodies, as

05/04/2024

Trillions of Cicada to Swarm Several Eastern States This April

In an event that occurs only once every 221 years, billions if not trillions of noisy flying insects, cicadas, will emerge from underground in 17 eastern

04/04/2024

‘Absolutely brilliant’: Theatergoers Marvel at Shen Yun Performance in New Jersey

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey — On March 31, Shen Yun concluded a five-show run at the prestigious State Theater in New Jersey. Audience members reported being

04/04/2024

US Officials Celebrate Shen Yun’s Return to Lincoln Center With Letters of Proclamation

As Shen Yun Performing Arts gears up for its highly anticipated return to New York's prestigious Lincoln Center from April 3 to April 14, more than 70 New

04/04/2024

A Modern Echo of Marie Antoinette: Corporate Indifference in Times of Economic Strain

In the realm of reincarnation, it's interesting to ponder about who might be the present-day embodiment of Marie Antoinette (1755-1793), the last Queen of

04/04/2024

Chinese Students Recount Horrifying Experience During Concert Hall Shooting in Moscow

On March 23, several gunmen attacked the Crocus City Hall near Moscow; the deadliest attack in Russia since the Beslan school siege in 2004. Two Chinese