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Hating on Henan? Jobseeker Wins ‘Geographic Discrimination’ Suit
A resort company in Zhejiang province denies discriminating against an applicant because of her rustic roots — even after noting ‘Henanese’ as the reason she was rejected.
4,200 Chinese Officials Punished for ‘Techan’ Corruption
Many cases involved public servants buying ‘special local products’ with public funds, often to give as ‘gifts’ to business and government connections.
Why China’s Cancer Patients Are Sharing Their Lives on Douyin
Livestreaming platforms offer young patients a source of support, a sense of community, and the chance to redefine themselves.
The New Face of the Terra-cotta Warriors
Innovative archaeological techniques are transforming our understanding of the Qin emperor's ghostly army.
NGOs Want to Clean Up China’s Countryside. They’ll Need Help.
The support of local officials remains a crucial — yet often lacking — component of successful rural waste management schemes.
Kindergartens Enlisted To Help China Become Soccer Superpower
The country is pushing to add 3,000 ‘soccer schools’ for young children by the end of the year.
Lips Don’t Lie? China’s Livestreamers Provoke Sales, Scrutiny
Online influencers were the winners of this year’s Singles’ Day. But the livestreaming boom is also generating controversy.
Meet China’s ‘Pet Wheelchair King’
A former factory worker from Liaoning province has cornered China’s fast-growing market for canine mobility aids.
European Doctors Urge WHO to Reconsider TCM Section in ICD-11
The medical experts argue that treatments that can’t be ‘substantiated by conventional scientific investigation’ have no place in an authoritative disease manual.
School Ordered To Ax Brainwave-Detecting Headgear for Students
The Zhejiang primary school has been slammed for embracing a dystopian technology that some say violates students’ privacy rights.
Shenzhen Court Favors Professor Accused in Sexual Assault Case
A professor at Wesleyan University in the U.S. has been ordered to pay over $14,000 in damages to a Chinese-American academic he publicly accused of sexual misconduct.
Whistleblower Threatened for Exposing Reform School Abuse
Two years after an internet addiction treatment academy was closed down, Wei Jiafu says he and fellow activists are still being targeted with intimidation and death threats.
Head-Scratching Rules at Chinese Universities: A Recent History
Cuddles, dyed hair, and daytime dorm access are but a few of the curious prohibitions found on China’s college campuses.
The Artist Snapping China’s Alienated Young Clubbers
Artist Chen Wei on how his haunting photographs capture the anxiety of China’s rootless millennials.
Long-Delayed Film ‘Better Days’ Gets Surprise Release in China
The teen drama is one of a handful of films to have their mainland releases canceled or postponed this year.
Flower Power: Understanding China’s National Flower Debate
Seven decades after its founding, the People’s Republic of China has yet to pick a national flower — but not for lack of trying.
How ’90s Kids Are Redrawing the Boundaries of Chinese Animation
China’s millennials are all grown up. The country’s animation industry is finally starting to adjust.
Cult-Like Restaurant Exposes China’s Appetite for Ponzi Schemes
Filmmaker Zhou Mingying discusses his surreal encounter with an authoritarian restaurateur while making his documentary ‘The Land of Peach Blossoms.’
Late Bloomers: China’s Elderly Embrace Sex After 60
Chinese culture traditionally frowned upon sex after menopause, but many retirees now see it as the key to a happy and healthy old age.
The Chinese Sneakerheads Trading Shoes Like Stocks
All that is solid is melting into Airs, as China’s market for rare sneakers threatens to turn into a bubble.