A long-standing stereotype about China’s Silver Economy consumer is someone who is frugal, inactive, and busy looking after their grandchildren. But the three-year pandemic has been a catalyst for many Chinese seniors to ‘treat themselves,’ embrace a fun-oriented lifestyle, and spend more.
A struggling but famous Chinese internet company with only 400 employees has taken the lead in introducing a 4.5 work week for employees. Is it just hype, or will others in the industry follow suit?
As calls for answers and accountability continue, local authorities in Tangshan finally updated the public on the latest about its investigation into a violent attack on women that has outraged the nation.
"I can’t believe our country is like this."
Today: A new daily record of infections, around 6,700 patients discharged, leaking hospital roofs, and more.
What is really going on in China with COVID?
As Shanghai moves to extend its COVID lockdown, its 26 million residents are bearing the brunt of the cost.
The stolen ape has angry eyes, pink fur, and diamond teeth. And its theft was not an April Fool’s joke.
Twitter thinks Peepee.poopoo.news.cn is an official Chinese government news source.
“A performer, a propagandist, and a bunch of entry-level social workers. Together, they put together a black comedy,” a Weibo user wrote. Another person quipped, “We haven’t eliminated COVID-19 entirely yet, but it seems like a new brain disease has taken hold.”