Big brother Chen tells us how the food made in his restaurants, although it is all veggie, has the taste and texture of meat. He thinks this brings in more customers and brings people around on the idea of being vegetarian.

The owner of the restaurant that serves meat dishes made from vegetables, Chen, explains his new found philosophy gained from running the restaurant.

November's economic data was released by the National Bureau of Statistics of China this morning including the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and the Producer Price Index (PPI) as well as data about investment, consumption and other important indicators.

A weather forecast from Japan's NHK 8 channel that involves heavy snow, a storm and possible tornadoes. Watch the video and learn some useful weather terms.

China's air pollution has hit hazardous levels. Beijing has experienced very heavy smog that has affected daily life for its residents.

Can you imagine not using anything plastic related for a whole week? Doing so may actually be much harder than you think!

Ordering takeout while trying to eliminate one's use of plastic is no easy task.

Even though we are taught that we should separate plastics so that we can recycle them, in reality, not all plastics are recyclable.

It's very sad to see what we humans are doing to the Earth. Little things can accumulate and turn into big problems.

Some countries have tried to reduce waste production by reducing the number of trashcans. Perhaps this would be a more effective method if people did not just throw trash onto the street.

Although it's probably impossible to eliminate plastic use completely, we should try our best to contribute to helping save the environment.

Faced with such serious smog and haze, a reporter from Henan speaks with residents about PM 2.5 masks that are useful for blocking dust and smog. A doctor is also interviewed about the effectiveness of such masks and how residents can prevent diseases caused by smog in their daily lives.

How are hailstones formed? Watch and find out!

Learn more about the clouds that produce hailstones and how they are formed in this informative yet simple video.

Ever wondered why there aren't any black or green flowers out there? Find out why in this video!

Have you ever thought about spending all those years to get a PhD only to become a farmer?

The concept of farming in China is quite different than farming in America.

It's the direction that matters, so don't speed through things. Take them step by step and enjoy the process.

Welcome home to Shanghai's most sustainable house! Built in the 1930s, this house has been remodeled to be a self-circulating and self-insulating home to a family of five.

The house was designed with family in mind. Everything is suitable for both the adults and kids. Not only does this cut down on costs, but it also simply makes for a more comfortable home environment.

This house is an embodiment of its environmentally conscientious inhabitants, only fit to house those with a similar lifestyle.

Uncle Lin has spent half his life accumulating beautiful land in Xinzhu, Taiwan. The architect that designed his house explains the geography of his beautiful track of land and how the architecture fits nicely within it.

Uncle Lin's architect explains the first section of the house. It is wonderfully and uniquely designed to compliment the surrounding scenery.

Uncle Lin's architect explains the gorgeous guest section of the house. it's separate and secluded for comfort. It's finishing touch is the beautiful courtyard in view of the bathtub. He also explains the main living area.