Matthew Yu

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I have been deeply in love with words and stories since as early as I can remember. My passion for everything has always been my guide. Please bear with me as I continue to grow and become the best writer I can. Interested in: Technology, Society, History, Books, Films, Animals. Also writing on: Medium, Vocal Media https://medium.com/@matthew.y.1492 https://vocal.media/authors/matthew-yu

Beijing, China

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Behind The Tanks—When Nature Meets Confinement

One of the largest aquariums in the world, filled with whale sharks and all kinds of amazing fishes — this is how I learned about the Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan, a world-famous aquarium in Japan.
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Jul 27 - 8 min. read

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How I Learned About Empathy

This Tuesday and Wednesday (July 1 & 2), I attended the Keyston Rising Global Leaders Conference (KGRL Conference) hosted by high school students of the Beijing Keystone Academy. During the
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Jul 5 - 4 min. read

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Meeting Amherst College Graduate Thomas Ye: The Path of a Student Leader

Earlier this year, a graduation speech by Thomas Ye, a Chinese-American senior at Amherst College, went viral on the internet after it was shared on multiple social media platforms, including
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Jun 29 - 8 min. read

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Human Nature Revealed: What WWII Tells Us About Good & Bad

“A great victory” yet still “a great tragedy” (para. 1) is how American five-star general Douglas MacArthur (1945) described the Second World War, one of the bloodiest battles in modern history. A
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May 30 - 10 min. read

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Following the Footsteps of Anne Frank and Her Diary (Sunday, June 14 - Thursday, July 9, 1942)

Recently, my English teacher introduced The Diary of Anne Frank to study as part of a wider theme concerning the Holocaust and human nature. Composed of two acts, this piece of drama by Frances
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May 3 - 4 min. read

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Critique of JoJo Rabbit--A Unique Film About WWII

It's really amazing how the modern-day internet makes available all sorts of colorful resources that you would never have dreamed of finding on your own. Just last weekend, I was idly surfing the
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Mar 31 - 8 min. read

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The Navajo: A harmonious state of existence

If you are visiting the state of New Mexico in the U.S., it is more than likely that out of every 20 people you meet, at least one will be of Navajo origin, descended from an ancient,
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Mar 1 - 15 min. read

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The Dangers With Human Bionics

Recently, I came across a reading in National Geographic's Explorer magazine (available on Scribd page 150) concerning the progression of human bionics in patient recovery, which, simply put, is the
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Feb 6 - 6 min. read

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Writing

Writing is a form of communication that has become indispensable to humanity throughout the ages. From Neolithic cave paintings and Egyptian hieroglyphs to present-day novels and store signs,
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Jan 27 - 6 min. read

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Unmasking the Atrocities of the Japanese Taiji Dolphin Hunt

In 2011, two bottlenose dolphins named Shadow and Chelmers died in captivity at Connyland, Switzerland, after two days of 100-decibel ravings against their captors. Upon examination, traces of heroin
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Jan 19 - 9 min. read

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The Riverside Road--A Short Story of a Struggling Teenager

“Mr. Li, this letter appears to be the last words written by your late son Hudson. We found it in your room, and it appears to be addressed to you.” Detective Williams produced a folded envelope and
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Dec 21 - 18 min. read

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On Taiwan's Right to Autonomy

In the complex landscape of modern geopolitics, there are many hegemonic states, with those who bully weaker countries and those who stand up for others standing out among the many others. When it
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Oct 4 - 7 min. read

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Les Misérables: A Powerful Insight Into the Proletariats In 19th Century France

| INTRODUCTION | In 2012, Working Titles Films and Universal Pictures produced a musical adaption of the book Les Misérables that became renowned for its live singing performances. This work of art,
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Sep 11 - 6 min. read

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A Review of The Lovely Bones: A Book on the Implications of Life and Death

Recently, I happened to come across an unforgettable book called The Lovely Bones that changed my entire perspective on life and death. The Lovely Bones is quite an old book written by Alice Sebold
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Aug 25 - 2 min. read

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Ocean Hero: The Search That Saves the Ocean

"By 2050, there will be more plastic than fish in the ocean," this is the first sentence in the introductory video for Ocean Hero, which offers a fun and convenient way to help save our planet. Ocean
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Aug 24 - 1 min. read

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Seeing Future Warfare Through the Pacific Theater of WWII

Upon reviewing the game of island leapfrog between American and Japanese troops during World War II, one can’t help but notice the peculiar fighting method of the Japanese soldier that had done so
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Aug 22 - 2 min. read

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