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Livestreaming e-commerce, the practice of promoting products via live online broadcasts, has played a vital role in bolstering the growth of consumption and expanding employment, serving as an important force driving China's high-quality economic development, a new report said.据报告称电商直播作为通过实时在线直播推广商品的新兴模式，在促进消费扩容、带动就业增长方面发挥着重要作用，是推动中国经济高质量发展的重要引擎。According to a report released by the research institute of the China International Electronic Commerce Center, a livestreaming room can generate more than 30 new occupations and create a large number of jobs in the upstream and downstream of industrial chains.中国国际电子商务中心研究院发布的报告指出，单个直播间可衍生出30余种新职业，并在产业链上下游创造大量就业岗位。These new professions include livestreaming hosts, video analysts, video editors and cost assessors, while new jobs related to the operation of livestreaming rooms include the selection of products, video script planning, content production and data traffic allocation.新兴职业群体包括直播主播、视频分析师、视频剪辑师及成本核算师等专业人才。围绕直播间运营，还衍生出选品策划、脚本创作、内容制作、数据流量分配等配套岗位。Based on the survey from short video platform Kuaishou, among the enterprises that have been continuously conducting livestreaming marketing, over 70 percent of new customers come from livestreaming e-commerce and the speed of product innovation after livestreaming sessions has doubled, the report noted.报告援引短视频平台快手的调研数据显示，在持续开展直播营销的企业中，超七成新增客户源自电商直播渠道，且直播后产品创新速度提升了一倍。This indicates that livestreaming e-commerce has become a significant driving force for enterprises to acquire new users and promote industrial innovation.这印证了电商直播不仅为企业开辟了用户增长新路径，更成为驱动产业创新的重要加速器。The report pointed out that by leveraging cutting-edge digital technologies such as artificial intelligence and big data, livestreaming has offered consumers an interactive, immersive and real-time shopping experience, and an increasing number of brands are starting their own livestreaming activities on platforms to forge a stronger emotional connection with shoppers.该报告指出，借助人工智能和大数据等尖端数字技术，电商直播为消费者打造了交互式、沉浸式、即时化的购物体验。目前越来越多品牌选择在平台开展直播活动，以强化与消费者的情感纽带。"E-commerce via livestreaming has not only profoundly changed consumers' shopping habits, but also injected new impetus into the country's economic growth," said Zhai Weibin, deputy head of the China International Electronic Commerce Center.中国国际电子商务中心副主任翟伟斌（Zhai Weibin）表示：“电商直播不仅深刻改变了消费者的购物习惯，更为国家经济增长注入了新动能。”The report highlighted the significant role of livestreaming e-commerce in contributing to regional economic growth, driving industrial transformation and upgrades, supporting rural vitalization and expanding sales channels for agricultural products.报告强调，电商直播在促进区域经济增长、推动产业转型升级、助力乡村振兴、拓宽农产品销售渠道等方面发挥着重要作用。Li Yongjian, a researcher at the National Academy of Economic Strategy under the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, said livestreaming e-commerce can help narrow the income gap between urban and rural residents, as research shows that if the gross merchandise value or GMV of fresh food increases by 1 percent during the livestreaming sessions, the per capita disposable income of rural residents will increase by 0.03 percent.中国社会科学院国家财经战略研究院研究员李勇坚（Li Yongjian）指出，研究表明当直播场景中农产品交易额每增长1%，农村居民人均可支配收入将提升0.03%，这表明直播电商有助于缩小城乡居民收入差距。Data from market consultancy iResearch showed that the revenue of China's livestreaming e-commerce sector reached 5.8 trillion yuan ($803.3 billion) last year, with the compound annual growth rate reaching 18 percent between 2024 and 2026.艾瑞咨询数据显示，去年中国电商直播市场规模达5.8万亿元（约合8033亿美元），2024至2026年复合年增长率将保持在18%。Experts said short-video platforms are doubling down on efforts to expand their presence in livestreamed shopping, with online traffic shifting from traditional e-commerce platforms to video-sharing apps.专家分析，随着线上流量从传统电商平台向短视频平台迁移，短视频平台正加大直播购物领域的布局力度。Meanwhile, the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence has become a new engine bolstering the high-quality development of the livestreaming e-commerce sector, and is reshaping the landscape of the industry given that the technology has significantly improved operational efficiency, reduced labor costs and lifted purchasing conversion rates, the report said.报告特别指出，人工智能技术的快速发展正成为助推电商直播高质量发展的新引擎。该报告称AI技术通过显著提升运营效率、降低人力成本、提高购买转化率等优势，正在重塑行业格局。The report stated that through data analysis and algorithm recommendations, AI can precisely match the goods or services that consumers are most interested in and predict their demand, providing data support for the design and production of new products.报告指出，通过数据分析和算法推荐，人工智能可以精准匹配消费者最感兴趣的商品或服务，预测消费需求，为新产品研发设计提供数据支撑。Livestreaming featuring AI-powered virtual hosts has also emerged as a new trend. Global consultancy Forrester said more business-to-consumer brands are using virtual hosts to attract digital-savvy and novelty-seeking young consumers, as they cost less than human talent and reduce risks such as celebrity scandals.人工智能虚拟主播直播已成为新兴趋势。全球知名咨询公司弗若斯特（Forrester）指出，相较于真人主播成本更低且能规避明星丑闻等风险，越来越多面向消费者的品牌开始运用虚拟主播吸引精通数字技术、热衷尝新的年轻消费群体。"Livestreaming could allow hosts to interact with customers in real time and answer their queries immediately, which will greatly improve people's shopping experiences and lure more shoppers to purchase online," said Chen Tao, an analyst with internet consultancy Analysys in Beijing.“通过直播形式，主播可与消费者实时互动并即时答疑，这将显著提升购物体验，吸引更多消费者选择在线消费。”北京互联网咨询机构易观的分析师陈涛表示。这一新兴模式正在重塑电子商务领域的用户互动方式。livestreaming e-commerce电商直播cutting-edgeadj.前沿的，最前沿的data analysis数据分析，资料分析algorithm/ˈælɡərɪðəm/n. 算法; 计算程序the per capita disposable income人均可支配收入

President Xi Jinping has urged an all-out response to the recent floods and drought conditions that have hit different regions across the country, saying that utmost efforts must be made in the search for and rescue of missing and trapped individuals and the resettlement of affected residents.习近平主席驱策全力应对席卷全国的洪涝和干旱，千方百计搜救失联被困人员，妥善安置受灾群众Xi, who is also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, highlighted in an instruction published on Tuesday the importance of maintaining normal production and daily routines and minimizing disaster losses to the greatest extent possible.6月18日，中国共产党中央委员会总书记和中央军委主席习近平强调要保障正常生产生活秩序，最大限度降低灾害损失。He noted that heavy rainfall has recently hit many regions in southern China, triggering floods and geological disasters in provinces including Guangdong and Fujian and leading to casualties and property damage.随着我国南方地区出现强降雨，广东和福建等省份发生洪水和地质灾害，导致人员伤亡和财产损失。Meanwhile, drought conditions in parts of North China have become more severe, he said.北方部分地区旱情发展迅速。As China is set to face more challenges in flood control with the start of the main flood season, Xi urged authorities at all levels to strengthen their risk awareness, think about worst-case scenarios and ensure that their responsibilities are fulfilled and make solid work in disaster relief.随着我国全面进入主汛期，防汛形势日趋严峻，各地区和有关部门要进一步强化风险意识、加强统筹，扎实做好防汛抗旱、抢险救灾各项工作。He also stressed the need to strengthen disaster monitoring and early warning, identify and eliminate potential risks, stock up on equipment and supplies, improve contingency plans, and effectively respond to various emergencies to ensure the safety of people and their property.要加强灾害监测预警，排查风险隐患，储备装备物资，完善应急工作预案，有效应对各种突发事件，确保人民群众生命财产安全。The nation has ramped up its flood control and disaster relief measures as floods triggered by rainstorms wreaked havoc in southern China. Meanwhile, scorching heat is baking central and northern China, with many national weather stations registering record-breaking daily high temperatures.随着强降雨在南方地区造成严重内涝，我国加强了防汛和救灾工作。酷北方多地遭受干旱，持续高温且频破纪录。On Monday, the national commission for disaster prevention, reduction and relief responded to the severe rainstorm and flood disasters in Fujian and Guangdong provinces by initiating a Level 4 emergency response, the lowest in a four-tier system. Task forces were deployed to the disaster-affected regions to assist relief efforts and ensure that the basic living needs of residents are met.6月17日，国家防灾减灾救灾委员会针对福建、广东两省严重暴雨洪涝灾害，启动国家防汛应急响应级别中第四级，派出工作组赴灾区实地查看灾情，指导和协助地方做好受灾群众基本生活保障等救灾救助工作。Five people died and 15 others were missing after heavy rainfall hit multiple areas in Meizhou, Guangdong province, starting on Sunday, and led to power outages, internet disruptions and waterlogging.自6月16日起，广东省梅州市等多处发生山洪、山体滑坡，造成5人死亡、15人失联。Rainstorms have also resulted in four deaths and two people missing in Wuping county, Fujian province, as of Monday. In the province's Shanghang county, rain-triggered floods killed four people as of Tuesday.6月17日，福建省武平县遭遇破历史极值特大暴雨，造成4人死亡，2人失踪；截至18日，暴雨搭洪涝造成福建省上杭4人死亡。Chen Tao, chief forecaster at the National Meteorological Center, said that as the western Pacific subtropical high gradually strengthened and moved northward starting on Tuesday, precipitation in Fujian and Guangdong will significantly decrease.国家气象台首席预报员陈涛表示，自6月18日起，随着西太平洋副热带高压逐步增强北抬，福建和广东的降水将明显减少。However, from Tuesday through the end of the month, the central and lower reaches of the Yangtze River will experience concentrated rainfall. Parts of the region will receive precipitation of more than 300 millimeters, which is more than twice the usual amount for the same period in a typical year, Chen said.到月底，长江中下游地区将出现集中降雨。陈涛表示，自6月中旬以来，长江中下游部分地区累计降水量较常年偏多2倍以上。Jia Xiaolong, deputy director of the National Climate Center, said the lagging effect of the El Nino phenomenon may result in comparatively bad summer climate conditions, with extreme weather events becoming more frequent and floods being more prevalent than droughts. Precipitation levels in the eastern monsoon region are expected to be higher than usual, and regional and episodic flooding disasters will be prominent.国家气候中心副主任贾小龙表示，厄尔尼诺现象的滞后效应可能导致夏季气候条件相对恶劣，极端天气更频繁，洪涝较干旱更普遍。预计东部季风区的降雨量将高于往年，区域性和偶发性洪涝灾害将成为主导。The Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs announced on Tuesday the allocation of 443 million yuan ($61 million) to seven provinces in northern, central and eastern China — Hebei, Henan, Shandong, Shanxi, Shaanxi Jiangsu and Anhui — in response to drought-induced damage to crops caused by prolonged heat and insufficient rainfall.6月18日，财政部、农业农村部宣布，向中国北部、中部和东部的七个省份——河北、河南、山东、山西、陕西、江苏和安徽——拨款4.43亿元人民币（6100万美元），应对干旱引起的农业损失。The funds will be primarily used to provide subsidies for agricultural drought-resistant measures such as watering, soil moisture replenishment, crop conversion and additional fertilization to ensure the successful completion of the critical summer sowing stage.这些资金将主要用于抗旱措施补贴，如浇灌、补充土壤水分、作物转良和施肥，确保夏种活动顺利推进。Wang Weiyue, a meteorological analyst at Weather China, warned of a sudden shift between drought conditions and flooding.中国天气网气象分析师王伟跃提醒，洪旱急转在倏忽之间。As the rain belt moves northward, some areas in southern China will experience less precipitation and hotter temperatures. Meanwhile, areas of southern and eastern Hubei, central and northern Anhui and Jiangsu, which were previously affected by drought conditions, will see frequent rainfall in the next two weeks, Wang said.随着雨带北抬，华南部分地区降雨将明显减少，气温升高，而目前出现气象干旱的湖北南部和东部、安徽中部和北部以及江苏等地未来两周降雨连连。Preparations should be made in these areas to prevent secondary disasters such as mountain floods, landslides, debris flows, and floods in small and medium-sized rivers, he added.他补充说，这些地区需注意防范旱涝急转，做好山洪、山体滑坡、泥石流、中小河流洪水等次生灾害的防御工作。National commission for disaster prevention, reduction and reliefn. 国家防灾减灾救灾委员会four-tier systemn.国家防汛应急响应级别National Meteorological Centern. 国家气象台National Climate Centern. 国家气候中心Finance and the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairsn. 财政部和农业农村部

On part two of our conversation with astrophysicist and author Dr. Hugh Ross of Reasons to Believe (Reasons.org), we discuss his book, Lights in the Sky and Little Green Men. and finish up our conversation about aliens, UFOs, and UAPs, and the problems they pose for a naturalistic worldview.We also discuss some of the recent findings of the James Webb Space Telescope and how Dr. Ross interprets some of these discoveries in light of Scripture and modern cosmology. A fascinating chat you don't want to miss!Dr. Hugh Ross is an astrophysicist, founder and senior scholar of Reasons to Believe (reasons.org), an organization that researches and communicates how discoveries about nature harmonize with the words of the Bible. His books include The Creator and the Cosmos, Why the Universe Is the Way It Is, Improbable Planet, and Designed to the Core.Related Links: Free links to some of our free, 4-page Watchman Fellowship Profiles on religious cults based in part on alleged alien contact: Watchman Fellowship Profile on the Chen Tao by Jason Barker: watchman.org/ChenTao Watchman Fellowship Profile on the Heaven's Gate by Bob Waldrep: watchman.org/HeavensGate Watchman Fellowship Profile on the The Order of the Solar Temple by Marty Butz: watchman.org/SolarTemple Watchman Fellowship Profile on the The Raelian Religion by Marty Butz: watchman.org/Raelian Watchman Fellowship Profile on the The Urania Book by Jason Barker: watchman.org/Urantia Additional ResourcesFREE: We are also offering a subscription to our 4-page bimonthly Profiles here: www.watchman.org/Free.PROFILE NOTEBOOK: Order the complete collection of Watchman Fellowship Profiles (over 600 pages -- from Astrology to Zen Buddhism) in either printed or PDF formats here: watchman.org/notebook. SUPPORT: Help us create more content like this. Make a tax-deductible donation here: www.watchman.org/give.Apologetics Profile is a ministry of Watchman Fellowship For more information, visit www.watchman.org © Watchman Fellowship, Inc.

In case you have not been following the news in the recent months, there has been a resurgence of interest in UFOs, UAPs (unidentified anomalous phenomena), and advanced intelligent beings from other dimensions or worlds visiting us. There has also been talk of "non-human biologics", allegedly the remains of the "pilots" of crashed UFOs and UAPs being secretly held by our government.On the next two episodes of this special combined Good Heavens! and Apologetics Profile we sit down with astrophysicist and author, Hugh Ross, of Reasons to Believe to talk about the book he coauthored on UFOs, UAPs, and aliens, Lights in the Sky and Little Green Men.Dr. Hugh Ross is an astrophysicist, founder and senior scholar of Reasons to Believe (reasons.org), an organization that researches and communicates how discoveries about nature harmonize with the words of the Bible. His books include The Creator and the Cosmos, Why the Universe Is the Way It Is, Improbable Planet, and Designed to the Core.Related Links: Free links to some of our free, 4-page Watchman Fellowship Profiles on religious cults based in part on alleged alien contact: Watchman Fellowship Profile on the Chen Tao by Jason Barker: watchman.org/ChenTao Watchman Fellowship Profile on the Heaven's Gate by Bob Waldrep: watchman.org/HeavensGate Watchman Fellowship Profile on the The Order of the Solar Temple by Marty Butz: watchman.org/SolarTemple Watchman Fellowship Profile on the The Raelian Religion by Marty Butz: watchman.org/Raelian Watchman Fellowship Profile on the The Urania Book by Jason Barker: watchman.org/Urantia Additional ResourcesFREE: We are also offering a subscription to our 4-page bimonthly Profiles here: www.watchman.org/Free.PROFILE NOTEBOOK: Order the complete collection of Watchman Fellowship Profiles (over 600 pages -- from Astrology to Zen Buddhism) in either printed or PDF formats here: watchman.org/notebook. SUPPORT: Help us create more content like this. Make a tax-deductible donation here: www.watchman.org/give.Apologetics Profile is a ministry of Watchman Fellowship For more information, visit www.watchman.org © Watchman Fellowship, Inc.

If extraterrestrial life existed, how would it impact our faith in Christ? What would it look like? Would it be something like bacteria, plants or animals, or something more resembling intelligent agents like ourselves? Is the Earth specially designed to host biological life or are there other "Earth-like" planets in the universe today? This is part two of our special combined broadcast of Apologetics Profile and Good Heavens! with cosmologist and author Dr. Jeff Zweerink of Reasons to Believe. If you have friends or family interested in the question of extraterrestrial life, you don't want to miss these episodes.Dr. Jeff Zweerink is an astrophysicist and research scholar for Reasons to Believe (RTB), an organization dedicated to demonstrating the compatibility of science and the Christian faith. Jeff's work focuses on helping people of all backgrounds bridge the perceived gap between science and the Christian faith. Jeff earned a BS in physics and a PhD in astrophysics with a focus on gamma rays from Iowa State University. He taught and ran the planetarium at Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa, until postdoctoral research in gamma rays led him to the University of California, Riverside. Jeff is also a coauthor on more than 30 academic papers published in peer-reviewed journals, such as Astrophysical Journal, Astroparticle Physics, and Astrobiology. Jeff and his wife, Lisa, live in Southern California and have five children. Source: https://reasons.org/team/jeff-zweerink.Related Links: Free links to some of our free, 4-page Watchman Fellowship Profiles on religious cults based in part on alleged alien contact: Watchman Fellowship Profile on the Chen Tao by Jason Barker: watchman.org/ChenTao Watchman Fellowship Profile on the Heaven's Gate by Bob Waldrep: watchman.org/HeavensGate Watchman Fellowship Profile on the The Raelian Religion by Marty Butz: watchman.org/Raelian Watchman Fellowship Profile on the The Order of the Solar Temple by Marty Butz: watchman.org/SolarTemple Additional ResourcesFREE: We are also offering a subscription to our 4-page bimonthly Profiles here: www.watchman.org/Free.PROFILE NOTEBOOK: Order the complete collection of Watchman Fellowship Profiles (over 600 pages -- from Astrology to Zen Buddhism) in either printed or PDF formats here: watchman.org/notebook. SUPPORT: Help us create more content like this. Make a tax-deductible donation here: www.watchman.org/give.Apologetics Profile is a ministry of Watchman Fellowship For more information, visit www.watchman.org © Watchman Fellowship, Inc.

We have been asking the question as long as we have been able to look up at the stars. Is there life out there in the cosmos? What would it be like? What are the implications for us if there is? And especially, how might extraterrestrial life impact our understanding of the Bible and of the Christian faith. Find out from an expert cosmologist who has asked this question himself. Dr. Jeff Zweerink of Reasons to Believe joins us to We talk with us about his book Is There Life Out There? His answer may surprise you. Dr. Jeff Zweerink is an astrophysicist and research scholar for Reasons to Believe (RTB), an organization dedicated to demonstrating the compatibility of science and the Christian faith. Jeff's work focuses on helping people of all backgrounds bridge the perceived gap between science and the Christian faith. Jeff earned a BS in physics and a PhD in astrophysics with a focus on gamma rays from Iowa State University. He taught and ran the planetarium at Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa, until postdoctoral research in gamma rays led him to the University of California, Riverside. Jeff is also a coauthor on more than 30 academic papers published in peer-reviewed journals, such as Astrophysical Journal, Astroparticle Physics, and Astrobiology. Jeff and his wife, Lisa, live in Southern California and have five children. Source: https://reasons.org/team/jeff-zweerink.Related Links: Free links to some of our free, 4-page Watchman Fellowship Profiles on religious cults based in part on alleged alien contact: Watchman Fellowship Profile on the Chen Tao by Jason Barker: watchman.org/ChenTao Watchman Fellowship Profile on the Heaven's Gate by Bob Waldrep: watchman.org/HeavensGate Watchman Fellowship Profile on the The Raelian Religion by Marty Butz: watchman.org/Raelian Watchman Fellowship Profile on the The Order of the Solar Temple by Marty Butz: watchman.org/SolarTemple Additional ResourcesFREE: We are also offering a subscription to our 4-page bimonthly Profiles here: www.watchman.org/Free.PROFILE NOTEBOOK: Order the complete collection of Watchman Fellowship Profiles (over 600 pages -- from Astrology to Zen Buddhism) in either printed or PDF formats here: watchman.org/notebook. SUPPORT: Help us create more content like this. Make a tax-deductible donation here: www.watchman.org/give.Apologetics Profile is a ministry of Watchman Fellowship For more information, visit www.watchman.org © Watchman Fellowship, Inc.

While we've done episodes dedicated to one cult in the past, this week we're looking at five different cults from history—the Wakemanites, Magdalena Solis, the Narcosatanists, The Movement of the Restoration of the Ten Commandments of God, and Chen Tao—all of which have their own insane tales. We also look to see if you or someone you know is part of a cult. Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinsonFollow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPodWant more John? Everyone wants more John. Visit www.johnhinsonwrites.com for all the books, podcasts, waterfalls, and more!

Final Episode of John Frum week before we return to our weekly episodes.CONTENT WARNING:Child abuse, murder, sexual assault.If you want one of the lighter cults go back and listen to Chen Tao or Gadgetology!This is not the way we thought this week would end. todays episode is heavy.Still no Suze and both Tonys try there best!Like what we do? Support us on patreon you absolute smasher.  Link is https://www.patreon.com/cultcomedypodIt contains our live episode in video and in full as we discuss Heavens Gate!Follow us on @cultcomedypod @tonybasnett and @tony_wright97 Music: Cheeky by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.comSupport the show

Chen Tao was a UFO religion that originated in Taiwan. It was founded by Hon-Ming Chen (born 1955), who first associated it with UFOs and later had the group misrepresented as a New Age UFO cult. The Good: Cowboy Hats Belt Buckles 3 Souls Leader Willing to Take Responsibility The Bad: End of World Date Twice Poor Translations The Culty (is there anything in this cult worth incorporating into our own?): The Nice Cult Will be preventing the Apocalypse one episode at a time. Sources: Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chen_Tao_(UFO_religion) Tapatalk: https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/cultbustersgalactica/chen-tao-true-way-god-s-salvation-cult-t701.html Sfgate: https://www.sfgate.com/sf-culture/article/revelations-podcast-explores-fellowship-of-friends-16565228.php The Nice Cult: https://thenicecult.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thenicecult/support

Welcome back to Rogue Darkness! In this episode we'll be delving into the case of Chen Tao, also known as the True Way Cult, lead by a man named Hon-Ming Chen, who believed the great tribulation would come to destroy humanity back in the 1990s… Sources: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wik...https://d-nb.info/1115332651/3...https://www.britannica.com/top...https://www.nytimes.com/1998/0...https://hatch.kookscience.com/... Video used for audio:https://youtu.be/sPyWo4Ei5vU All music used in this episode, as well as all other episodes of Rogue Darkness, are royalty and copyright free and available for public use through the Creative Commons. Background song used was called “Witch by the Sea” by Darren Curtis. Listen to it here: https://youtu.be/BPSR3Q3nWD8 My  intro music was a collaboration piece done by me and aandyvalentine on Fiverr. Definitely reach out to him if you're ever looking for some awesome music for your show! Contact: roguedarknesspod@gmail.com Follow me on my socials! IG: https://instagram.com/rogue_da... Twitter: @rogue_darkness YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UC... TikTok: @rogue_darkness Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/rogued... Rogue Darkness is part of the Darkcast Network. Check out all of the network's other amazing podcasts at www.darkcastnetwork.wixsite.co...

英语新闻∣连续12天后高温预警降为橙色The most intense heat wave since national weather records began in 1961, which has caused power crunches, forest fires and dried-up rivers across China, is forecast to subside in some parts of southern China for the next seven days, but there will be littleletupfor eastern Sichuan province and Chongqing, according to the China Meteorological Administration on Tuesday.8月23日，中国气象局表示，虽然未来一周左右南方地区高温天气整体上呈现缓和趋势，但在四川东部、重庆的部分地区仍将持续极易中暑等级。本轮高温天气强度已经达到中国有完整气象记录以来（1961年以来）最强，中国多地出现电力短缺、森林火灾和河流干涸情况。From July 22 to Monday, five forest firesflared up in Chongqing where temperatures have consistently reached above 40 C, according to the CMA's Public Meteorological Service Center.中国气象局公共气象服务中心称，从7月22日到8月22日，重庆气温已持续达到40℃以上，发生5起森林火灾。It is expected that from Tuesday to Thursday, the forest fire risk level in some areas in the city and in Sichuan province will be extremely high, the center added.并预计8月23日至25日，重庆中南部、四川东部的部分地区森林火险等级将达到极度危险级别。The center said that over the past 60 days, the power load on the electricity supply was far heavier than normal due to the extreme heat in Sichuan, Jiangsu and Hubei provinces.该中心表示，四川、江苏、湖北三省已近60天电力负荷气象条件指数明显高于历史同期。Power loads can vary due to weather conditions, especially changes in temperature. Usually, the higher the daily average temperature, the greater the power load.电力负荷受天气状况影响，尤其受温度变化的影响。通常情况下，日平均温度越高，电力负荷越大。In Chongqing, transport companies have dimmed lights in subways to reduce the power load and in Sichuan province, some new energy vehicle charging piles were switched off, Jimu News, a media outlet in Hubei province, reported on Tuesday.据极目新闻8月23日报道，重庆的交通公司调暗地铁灯光，以减少电力负荷。四川省某些新能源汽车充电桩被关闭。"Due to the water shortage in the Yangtze River,hydropoweroutput has dropped, which made the power supply condition in provinces along the river even more serious," said Yuan Bin, a senior engineer from the center.国气象局公共气象服务中心高级工程师袁彬表示，由于长江全流域缺水，水电日发量大幅下降，供电支撑能力大幅下跌，加剧各省份缺电问题。In August, the flow of the Yangtze River's trunk line was about half compared to the same period last year due to less rainfall, China Central Television reported.据中央电视台报道，今年8月，由于降雨量减少，长江干线的流量比去年同期减少了一半左右。Data from the Hubei Meteorological Service showed that 92 percent of the province's land area has suffered droughts.湖北省气象局的数据显示，该省轻旱以上地区范围达92%。Chen Xuan, chief forecaster from the service, said that since August, high temperatures have hit the province in an extreme manner, and daily maximum temperatures in 30 counties and cities have broken historical records.武汉中心气象台首席预报员陈璇介绍，今年8月以来，湖北省出现了大范围的高温天气，其中30县市日最高气温破历史记录。The National Meteorological Center lowered its heat wave warning from red to orange on Tuesday evening, as the heat begins to ease. This ended a 12-daystreakof national-level daily red alerts for heat. China's four-tier color-coded weather alert system uses red to signify the most severe, followed by orange, yellow and blue.随着热浪开始缓解，在连续12日发布高温红色预警后，中央气象台8月23日18时发布高温橙色预警。中国的天气预警系统分为四级，由重到轻颜色分别为红色、橙色、黄色和蓝色。Chengdu, for example, will see its daily high temperatures in its urban area gradually dropping from 41 C on Tuesday to 28 C by Monday, with showers forecast over the week.成都市区的日最高气温将从8月23日的41℃逐渐下降到8月29日的28℃，预计本周还会有阵雨。Chen Tao, chief forecaster from the National Meteorological Center, said that although for the next seven days the heat wave is expected tosubsidein provinces in the south, it will not end immediately."The heat alleviation process requires some time, especially in Chongqing and eastern Sichuan," he said.中央气象台首席预报员陈涛表示，“接下来一周，南方地区高温天气虽然整体上呈现缓和趋势，但是并不会马上结束或者转为凉爽状态。特别是重庆和四川东部，高温的缓解或解除需要一个过程，“letup英['letʌp]美['letˌʌp]n. 停止，中止，减弱flare up英[flɛə ʌp]美[flɛr ʌp]突然爆发；突然大怒；突然燃烧起来hydropower英[ˈhaɪdrəʊˌpaʊə]美[ˈhaɪdroʊˌpaʊr]n. 水电streak英[striːk]美[striːk]n.（不断经历成功或失败的）一段时期subside英[səbˈsaɪd]美[səbˈsaɪd]vi. 减弱；（热度）消退

英语新闻︱“40℃进不了全国高温排行榜”冲上热搜，网友：我们正在见证历史The summer of 2022 is on track to become the hottest since China began compiling complete meteorological records in 1961 as a scorching heat wave is forecast to smother most parts of the country in the coming two weeks, triggering fresh concerns over drought, heat damage to crops and new peaks in energy consumption, China's weather authority said.气象部门表示，今夏有望成为中国1961年有完整气象记录以来最热的夏天。据预测，未来两周，中国大部分地区高温天气仍将继续，引发了人们对高温干旱影响农业生产以及能源消耗达到新高峰的担忧。The National Meteorological Center said extreme high temperatures will continue in many parts of the country, especially in the Turpan area of the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, the Sichuan basin and regions in the middle and the lower reaches of the Yangtze River.中央气象台表示，全国多地将持续极端高温天气，特别是在新疆维吾尔自治区的吐鲁番地区、四川盆地和长江中下游地区。It said that in some areas, high temperature could reach 40 C, possibly breaking records. Since Friday, the center has issued a red alert for extreme heat for three straight days.中央气象台称，部分地区可能会突破40摄氏度，或打破高温纪录。自12号以来，中央气象台连续三天发布高温红色预警。Chen Tao, chief forecaster at the National Meteorological Observatory, said a national temperature red alert is issued when the highest temperature in areas across four or more provincial-level regions in the past 48 hours hits 40 C and above and is forecast to persist in those regions.中央气象台首席预报员陈涛表示，过去48小时，四个及以上省区部分地区连续出现最高气温40度及以上，预计未来仍将持续，在这种状况下，中央气象台发布了高温的红色预警。"Since late July, there have been large-scale and high-intensity high temperatures in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River due to an abnormally strong subtropical high pressure system in the western Pacific," Chen Tao said. "Based on our analysis, the system will continue and high temperatures will persist in those regions for the coming two weeks."陈涛说：“今年7月下旬到现在，长江中下游地区出现了范围大、强度高的高温天气，其产生原因和大气环流异常状况有一定关系。”陈涛补充道：“预计在未来两周，副热带高压仍将控制这些地区，我国南方地区的大范围高温天气仍将持续。”Chen Lijuan, chief forecaster at the National Climate Center, said high temperatures have lingered in many parts of southern China since June.中国气象局国家气候中心首席预报员陈丽娟表示，自6月以来，南方多地持续高温天气。"While this year's duration of regional high temperatures has yet to surpass the record of 62 days in 2013, it is set to break the record and become the hottest year since 1961," she said.陈丽娟说：“此次区域性高温过程持续时间将超过2013年的62天，今年高温天气综合强度可能将为1961年有完整记录以来最强。”Shanghai, which entered its 41st day of temperatures above 35 C on Sunday, has experienced six days with high temperatures above 40 C this summer.8月14日，上海出现第41个高温日（气温超过35℃），上海今夏已有6天气温超过40℃。The city's temperature hit 40.9 C on July 13, equaling the highest temperature in Shanghai since records began in 1873. Wang Zhi, chief forecaster at the Shanghai Meteorological Observatory, said the city will continue to experience hot weather over the next 10 days, with the highest temperature up to 41 C.7月13日，上海的气温达到了40.9℃，创下了自1873年有正式气象记录以来新纪录。上海中心气象台首席预报员王智表示，未来10天，上海市将持续高温天气，最高气温可达41℃。The neighboring province of Zhejiang is expected to experience similar temperatures. Zhejiang has seen temperatures between 39 C and 43 C since July, with the highest reaching 43.1 C in Sanmen county, Taizhou city and 42.9 C in Yongjia county, Wenzhou city. Both readings are historical local new highs, the Zhejiang Meteorological Observatory said.浙江预计也将持续高温天气。7月以来，浙江大部分地区极端气温都在39℃到43℃，台州市三门县最高达到43.1℃，温州市永嘉县最高达到42.9℃。浙江气象台表示，这两地的数据都是当地历史新高。High temperatures in Chongqing are also forecast to continue. The Chongqing Meteorological Observatory said that through Aug 22, the highest temperatures in most parts of the municipality will be between 38 C and 42 C. It said that in some areas, the temperatures will reach 43 C and 44 C, close to or exceeding records for the city.重庆也将持续晴热高温。重庆气象台表示，到8月22日，该市大部分地区的最高气温将在38℃到42℃之间，部分地区的最高气温将达到43℃到44℃，将接近或超过历史同期极值。"High temperatures and heat waves in summer are normal from a climatic point of view, but the duration, intensity and scope of high temperatures and heat waves this summer have indeed reached a very strong level," said Chen Lijuan. "In the context of global warming, high temperatures and heat waves may become a new normal."“夏季出现高温热浪事件，从气候角度来讲是正常的，但今年夏天高温热浪事件持续的时间、强度，以及影响范围，确实达到一个非常强的水平。”陈丽娟指出，在全球气候变暖背景下，高温热浪事件可能成为一个新常态。Affected by the high temperatures, some areas in the Sichuan basin and the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River have already experienced drought. In the future, this drought may continue or get worse, said Chen Tao.陈涛表示，受高温天气影响，我国四川盆地到长江中下游地区已经出现了气象干旱状态，未来一段时间，这种气象干旱有可能进一步持续或加重。"The high temperature weather has a certain adverse impact on agricultural production in the southern region, and continuous high temperatures are not conducive to the growth and development of some crops, especially some forest and fruit crops," Chen Tao said. "For example, tea trees or fruit such as citrus and mangoes in east and southeast China are vulnerable to high temperatures and heat damage."陈涛说：“高温天气对南方地区的农业生产有一定不利影响，持续高温不利于部分农作物，特别一些经济林果作物的生长的和发育。例如江南地区的茶树，或柑橘、芒果等水果，容易受到高温热害威胁。”Chen Tao suggested that measures be taken in response to high temperatures such as timely water replenishment and sprinkler irrigation to help cool down crops and remove fruit that has been affected by heat damage as soon as possible.陈涛提醒，针对高温天气，要尽早采取措施，及时进行补水作业和喷灌降温，尽快清除已经受到热害影响的果实。Chen Lijuan also cautioned that the drought may last through the autumn.陈丽娟分析称，未来可能会出现夏秋连旱。"According to our analysis, the possibility of less precipitation in the Yangtze River Basin in the later autumn is still relatively large, especially in the middle and lower reaches of the region," she said.陈丽娟说：“根据分析，后期秋季长江流域降水偏少的可能性仍然比较大，尤其是中下游地区有可能会出现夏秋连旱。”In cities, a surge in electricity demand is one of the most noticeable effects of excessive heat.在城市中，用电需求激增是持续高温所引发的最显著的影响之一。Chen Tao suggested relevant departments adopt emergency plans based on temperature forecasts to ensure power supplies and advised the public to minimize outdoor activities and drink lots of water to avoid heat stroke and other conditions easily induced by high temperatures.陈涛建议相关部门应根据气温预报做好应急预案，保障电力供应。高温天气期间，公众要尽量减少长时间户外活动，及时补充水分，避免热射病及其他高温易诱发的潜在疾病影响。"It is especially important to note that as the hot weather continues, students who are at home on vacation must stay away from dangerous waters to prevent drownings," said Chen Tao.“特别需要注意的是，正值暑期，在炎热的天气下，休假在家的学生游水避暑时，一定要注意远离危险水域，防止发生溺亡事故。”陈涛提醒道。记者：林淑娟编辑：李金昳scorching英[ˈskɔ:tʃɪŋ]；美[ˈskɔrtʃɪŋ]adj. 极热的，烧焦似的;苛刻的;尖酸刻薄的drought英[draʊt]；美[draʊt]n. 久旱，旱灾replenishment英[rɪ'plenɪʃmənt]；美[rɪ'plenɪʃmənt]n. 补给，补充

The two Tonys return this week with a much lighter tale, Chen Tao. We follow the group that started if Taiwan, before having one of the strangest cult endings we've ever seen.  Yes, we go to Texas again, yes theres parody songs and lots of laughs Follow us on @cultcomedypod @tonybasnett and @tony_wright97Music: Cheeky by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Happy New Year, Tourists and welcome back to Nopeville! We missed you so much and we hope the feeling is mutual. We are reopening Nopeville with a bang and bringing you to see a couple cults, The Ant Hill Kids and Chen Tao. The Ant Kill Kids is intense, so if you're sensitive, we recommend maybe skipping or proceed at your own risk. Otherwise, enjoy our comeback tour!Find us on our social media!Twitter: @NopevillecastInstagram: @nopevillepodcastFacebook: Nopeville PodcastWebsite: nopevillepodcast.comSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nopevillepodcastBuy us a coffee! : buymeacoffee.com/nopevilleVisit our Gift Shop: shop.spreadshirt.com/nopeville

Everything's big in Texas, even the prophecies from a cult leader that had his followers convinced God would become a TV personality. Sell all your possessions and follow us from Taiwan to California then to Texas as we get serious about figuring out this cult. wetoldyashow@gmail.com  

Research begins at 20:36Follow our friend Josh Schell and Let's Start A Cult at https://www.letsstartacultpodcast.com/ Bunk Funkers, time to move to God-land, because Jesus is coming back in a big ol' UFO and we're all going to be reincarnated as the whole enchilada...or something like that...either way it's close enough to today's topic: Chen Tao. A tame but real UFO cult in Taiwan and the USA and we could think of no one better to help us bring you the whole enchilada than our friend Josh Schell of the Let's Start A Cult Podcast!In the first segment, Andy and Art help you get to know Josh better.In the second segment, Andy, Art, and Josh give you, the listeners, an uninterrupted presentation of their research into Chen Tao.Finally, Andy, Art, and Josh discuss Taiwan history, the flying spaghetti monster, preteen Jesus and so much more!Send us your thoughts to @MrBunkerPod and mrbunkerpod@gmail.com using the hashtag #DinoNuclearWarMusic by Michael MartelloArtwork by Hannah RossAudio Editing by Arthur StoneFollow Us:PatreonTwitterInstagramWebsiteYoutubeMerchLinks Mentioned:Chen Tao | History, Beliefs, & Facts - Britannica Chen Tao (True Way Cult) - WikipediaCult Info Since 1979 - Interacting with Cults: Police - FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin via ICSA God's Salvation Church: Past, Present and Future - Marburg Journal of ReligionChen Tao – WRSPChen Tao in Texas - CESNURTaiwanese Group Prepares to Meet God -- in Texas (Published 1998) - NY TimesDaily Courier The Transmigration Of Dr Chen - The Fortean Times via Cult Education InstituteUSA: TAIWANESE CULT DISAPPOINTED AT GOD'S FAILURE TO APPEAR ON TV - AP News   

Trigger warning - mentions of suicide Renee discusses Chen Tao. A cult leader finally admits being wrong! There's crying involved.

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It's a DIE-ALOGUE first! A top 10 list brought in part by my guest, Nick Emel, one host of the super cool show, 10ish Podcast. Nick brings me 5 cults from the year 2000- Present, and I prepared 5 from the years 1980-1999. I don't think you'll have heard of many of these?Listen and quiz yourself, but later on, refer back to the show notes for the full Top 10 list below, complete with our research sources.You can learn and enjoy a variety (like over 150) of Top 10 lists on Nick and his co-host Brandon bring a new Top 10 list every Wednesday!You can learn more about then listen to their show here: https://www.10ishpod.com/blogAnd listen/watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/10ishpodcastYou can follow them on social media with the handle: @10ishpodFeatured podcast promo: Resolved Mysteries Podcast! Learn more + listen here: https://resolvedmysteriespodcast.com/TOP 10 MODERN CULT COMPLETE LIST:1. World Peace and Unification Sanctuary Church2. Breatharianism3. Love Has Won4. Movement For The Restoration of The 10 Commandments5.Joy of Satan6. God's Salvation Church, aka Chen Tao or the True Way Cult7. Knutby Filadelfia (a.k.a. Knutbydramat)8. Ho No Hana9. The True Russian Orthodox Church10. NXIVM You can get early, ad free episodes, plus exclusive bonus episodes when you become a DIE-HARD on #patreon. https://www.patreon.com/diealogueReview the show on Apple Podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/die-alogue-a-true-crime-conversation/id1470890320Follow @diealoguepod on IG/Twitter/FBShare an episode you love on social media + tag @diealoguepodShare the show with your friends, family, foes, + true crime communities.Thank you so much for joining me in these conversations. You can always reach out to me via my website:https://www.rebekahsebastian.com/discover/#contactI love hearing from you and I am grateful that you join me in these killer conversations.EPISODE SOURCES:https://www.vox.com/22195361/cult-stories-like-nxivm-documentarieshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knutby_murderhttps://www.tellerreport.com/news/2021-03-28-what-really-happened-in-knutby-in-january-2004----the-documentary-series-shows-blood-work-material-that-was-not-even-seen-in-court.Hk349_ANd.html EPISODE SOURCEShttps://www.vox.com/22195361/cult-stories-like-nxivm-documentarieshttp://www.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/europe/11/15/doomsday.cult/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/True_Russian_Orthodox_Church https://www.economist.com/the-economist-explains/2014/01/09/what-do-satanists-believehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joy_of_Satan_Ministrieshttps://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/love-has-won-mother-god-cult-b1858639.htmlhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2021/05/05/love-has-won-cult-leader-dead/https://www.denverpost.com/2021/05/16/love-has-won-cult-mother-god/ https://www.thedailybeast.com/mummified-cultists-corpse-found-with-glitter-makeup-but-no-eyes https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Love_Has_Won https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/style/wp/2018/05/21/feature/two-sons-of-rev-moon-have-split-from-his-church-and-their-followers-are-armed/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chen_Tao_(True_Way_Cult)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Movement_for_the_Restoration_of_the_Ten_Commandments_of_Godhttps://www.pri.org/stories/2017-07-11/apocalyptic-korean-christian-group-goes-different-names-critics-say-its-just-culthttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/jun/14/living-on-light-without-foodhttps://www.grunge.com/237909/this-is-how-the-ho-no-hana-cult-started/http://tcsidewalks.blogspot.com/2009/03/texan-cult-of-week-gods-salvation.htmlhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Movement_for_the_Restoration_of_the_Ten_Commandments_of_Godhttps://www.cesnur.org/testi/uganda_002.htmYou can get early, ad free episodes, plus exclusive bonus episodes when you become a DIE-HARD on #patreon. https://www.patreon.com/diealogueReview the show on Apple Podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/die-alogue-a-true-crime-conversation/id1470890320Follow @diealoguepod on IG/Twitter/FBShare an episode you love on social media + tag @diealoguepodShare the show with your friends, family, foes, + true crime communities.Thank you so much for joining me in these conversations. You can always reach out to me via my website:https://www.rebekahsebastian.com/discover/#contactI love hearing from you and I am grateful that you join me in these killer conversations.

Fringe Theory, Episode 4The Denver International Airport and Chen TaoRecorded by Kit and Abbey *Mixed Drink of the Week* Tequila Sunrise(In order, do not shake)Couple ice cubes1-1.5 oz Tequila3/4 cup Orange Juice3/4 oz GrenadineGarnish with orange slice or cherries (optional)Enjoy!Support the show

El 31 de marzo de 1998 la secta taiwanesa Chen Tao predijo que Dios saldría en el canal 18 en todos los televisores de Estados Unidos, y se llevaría a los miembros del grupo abordo de platillos voladores en un viaje sin retorno al planeta Marte.

*Warning: Explicit language and content* In episode 65, We discuss the Church of Euthenasia & Chen Tao in part 7 of our Cult Series. All Cats is part of the Truthseekers Podcast Network. Host: April Simmons Co-Host: Sabrina Jones Theme + Editing by April Simmons Contact us at allcatspod@gmail.com Call us at 662-200-1909 https://linktr.ee/allcats - ALL our links Shoutouts/Recommends: Promising Young Woman Credits: https://www.vice.com/en/article/bnppam/save-the-planet-kill-yourself-the-contentious-history-of-the-church-of-euthanasia-1022 https://www.churchofeuthanasia.org/history.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Church_of_Euthanasia --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/april-simmons/support

Forensic psychologist Dr. Shiloh of the podcast L.A. Not So Confidential joins me as we uncover the story of God's Salvation Church, also known as Chen Tao or the True Way Cult, which called San Dimas home for a short time in the mid-1990's. The cult originated in Taiwan, and congregants believed they would be saved by God aboard a spaceship. As we explore this interesting bit of San Dimas history, Dr. Shiloh and I discuss what makes a cult, explore how cults work, and touch on some modern-day cults and conspiracy theories. Related media recommended by Dr. Shiloh: L.A. Not So Confidential: QAnon and the Psychology of Conspiracy Theories L.A. Not So Confidential: California Cults Die-Alogue: Rick Alan Ross | Cult Expert, Part 1 Die-Alogue: Rick Alan Ross | Cult Expert, Part 2 Die-Alogue: Janja Lalich, Cult Expert, Sociologist, Author Die-Alogue: Frank Lyford, Heaven's Gate Cult Survivor Die-Alogue: Female Persuasion: Women and Cults HBO's The Vow Links + resources for this episode Congregants Wait for Spaceship, Associated Press 12/23/1997 Chen Tao (True Way Cult), Wikipedia Taiwanese Group Prepares to Meet God--In Texas, The New York Times 3/4/1998 San Dimas City Council Study Session: February 9, 2021 | 5:30pm | Watch here San Dimas City Council Meeting: February 9, 2021 | 7pm | Watch here

Hey everyone, we’re taking this week off. We're re-releasing one of our favorite past episodes - Gods Salvation Church about a Dallas-based doomsday cult and it's rise and fall in one of our local suburbs. After checking out this throwback episode, you can head over to our Patreon for some bonus content like our minisodes, mixed bags, and Wheel segments where we spin an actual game show wheel to determine what we're going to talk about! Thanks so much and keep it creepy! On the brink of the new millennium, one man claims to know the day God will return to Earth...and He's doing it on a spaceship. When he and the rest of the UFOlogy cult take up residence in a Texas suburb, decked out in all white and cowboy hats, officials fear they may have a Heaven's Gate situation on their hands. Will it end as badly as everyone thinks, or will Hon-Ming Chen turn out to be just another false prophet?

After the Heaven's Gate incident, many people feared that a similar incident would happen again. When Chen Tao, a religious group focused on a flying saucer riding God came into the lime light. It seemed everyone's worst fear was about to be realized. Fortunately, this was not the case. The media however continued to follow the leader and his prophecies. Join us as we cover the group lead by Hon-Ming Chen, The Chen Tao. (sources : How Prophecy Lives, New Religious Movements: A Documentary Reader., God's Salvation Church: Past, Present and Future) -Follow Us! @TrueCrimeDropouts on FB & Insta Stay In School!

We're back this week to close out our series on a wild Taiwanese doomsday cult. Last time we covered their insane origins, this time we dive into their unbelievable publicity stunts. Strap in folks, this one gets WEIRD! Also, we have a Patreon! [Insert Air Horn Noises Here] If you'd like to donate and join our cult, please visit www.patreon.com/cultpodcast or visit our website and click on the Patreon tab.

We're back this week with a story so crazy it's OuT oF tHiS wOrLd! Sort of. Join us as Mando takes Paige and Andrea through the beginnings of Chen Tao and their crazy mishmash of beliefs. Also, Paige creates the #PaintBallChallenge and you DO NOT want to miss out. Also, we have a Patreon! [Insert Air Horn Noises Here] If you'd like to donate and join our cult, please visit www.patreon.com/cultpodcast or visit our website and click on the Patreon tab.

We are an optimistic species. Even in our stories about the end of the world, the world doesn't actually end. In reality, it will. In the season one finale of Ghost Echoes, we study the apocalypse. Ragnarök. The Great Tribulation. The End. Alas, we're not alone -- we're with Nico. Follow on Facebook | Twitter | Podchaser Music and Sound Notes: -- This episode contains excerpts from “Femme Fatale,” by the Velvet Underground, and “These Days", “Eulogy to Lenny Bruce”, “Frozen Warnings”, “Nibelungen”, “You Forget to Answer”, “The End”, “Das Lied der Deutschen,” and “Win a Few", all by Nico. Further reading, listening: --For biographical information on Nico, see the documentary Nico: Icon and this Guardian story by Simon Reynolds. This episode also contains clips from Susanna Nicchiarelli's excellent biopic Nico, 1988. --For more on the 1910 Halley's comet panic, read Matt Simon in Wired. And for more on the UFO cult Chen Tao, see Encyclopaedia Britannica.

In 1995, Hon-Ming Chen founded a UFO cult in Taiwan. His followers believed he could save them from an imminent nuclear apocalypse. Instead, he led them on a wild goose chase that involved searching for an Abraham Lincoln look-alike, interpreting clouds, and waiting for God to make a nationally televised debut.

What do UFOs, Abraham Lincoln, and God making his television debut have in common? They’re all strangely linked to the Chen Tao cult, and the imminent nuclear apocalypse prophesied by leader Hon-Ming Chen.

In 1995, Hon-Ming Chen founded a UFO cult in Taiwan. His followers clung to him because they believed he could save them from an imminent nuclear apocalypse. Instead, he led them on a wild goose chase that involved searching for an Abraham Lincoln look-alike in Canada, interpreting clouds, and waiting for God to make his nationally televised debut.

In 1995, Hon-Ming Chen founded a UFO cult in Taiwan. His followers clung to him because they believed he could save them from an imminent nuclear apocalypse. Instead, he led them on a wild goose chase that involved searching for an Abraham Lincoln look-alike in Canada, interpreting clouds, and waiting for God to make his nationally televised debut. This episode premiered on Tuesday, February 25, 2020. For more episodes like this one, subscribe to Cults on Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Guess who's back. Back again. MOLLY'S BACK! Tell a friend! DAT'S RIGHT. Special guest and BWDWK cult expert, Molly Miller joins us once again to tell us about another interesting cult-- Chen Tao. This is actually a really fun cult and a nice break from the generally super dark and violent cults covered on this podcast. Chen Tao aka the True Way Cult mixes up Christianity, cowboy hats, reincarnation and UFOs! Basically everything besides the kitchen sink. Take a listen and let us know if this is the cult you'd join. We definitely would (if we were rich and could drop major dolla dolla bills to catch a magical flying saucer ride). _Thank you to our lovely sponsors for this episode!Vedic Botanicals: follow them on Instagram @vedicbotanicals and use our promo code "butwhat" on their website yourvedicbotanicals.com for 13% off your order!Sexy Little Scrunchies: follow them on Instagram @sexylittlescrunchies and use our promo code "BWDWK" for 20% off your order!Eskandalo Hair: follow them on Instagram @eskandalohair or check out their website eskandalohair.com. Call 610-625-9100 to schedule an appointment. Mention this podcast and get 10% off your service!_Social media:Facebook: @BWDWKpodcastTwitter: @BWDWKpodcastInstagram: @butwhatdoweknowpodcastEmail: butwhatdoweknowpod@gmail.com_** PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, RATE & REVIEW **_On Instagram:Cover art: @ohsamitMusic: @cliff_albert

On the 20th episode of BOTE, Shep entertains us with a short story involving gods in spaceships! Need we say more? Get cozy and prepare for, Chen Tao aka the True Way Cult! This one is sure to ruffle some feathers! ENJOY! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @ BasedOnTrueEventsPodcast SUBSCRIBE on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Spotify, Pandora, iHeartRadio and more... Sources used for B.O.T.E. : Shit on the interweb, Wikipedia, Creepypasta Music props: Cheerful Whistling by Free Music | https://soundcloud.com/fm_freemusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US Uberpunch by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/basedontrueevents/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/basedontrueevents/support

On the brink of the new millennium, one man claims to know the day God will return to Earth...and He's doing it on a spaceship. When he and the rest of the UFOlogy cult take up residence in a Texas suburb, decked out in all white and cowboy hats, officials fear they may have a Heaven's Gate situation on their hands. Will it end as badly as everyone thinks, or will Hon-Ming Chen turn out to be just another false prophet?