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Chinese regulators call in Tesla over customer complaints
Chinese government officials have met representatives from U.S. electric carmaker Tesla Inc over reports from consumers about battery fires, unexpected acceleration and failures in over-the-air software updates, a regulator said on Monday.
Shandong Prison Officials Jailed Over COVID-19 Cluster
The officials were prosecuted for failing to prevent a coronavirus outbreak at Rencheng Prison that saw more than 200 inmates and staff become infected.
China Reports No New Local COVID-19 Cases for First Time This Year
The 14 new coronavirus infections the country reported Sunday were all among people arriving from abroad.
Hygiene Product Donation Drive Puts Frontline Females First
While campaigns collecting sanitary pads for workers on the front line of the COVID-19 epidemic are making progress, institutions reluctant to receive them show women’s needs are still being overlooked.
China to build the world’s biggest dam on sacred Tibetan river
The dam on the Yarlung Tsangpo is part of China’s ‘green’ initiatives but there are concerns about its effect.
Cheaper Battery Clamor in China Is Sending One Chemical Soaring
The surging demand for cheaper electric vehicle batteries in China is supercharging a rally for one key raw material -- lithium carbonate.
Sinovac’s COVID-19 Vaccine Second to Secure Approval in China
The authorization comes just over a month after the country granted conditional approval for a vaccine developed by state-owned firm Sinopharm.
Next in Innovation for Q&A Site Zhihu: Sci-Fi Television
The popular knowledge-sharing platform has announced its first original series, giving hope to China’s long-suffering sci-fi fans.
China to launch public platform to track, crack down on polluters
China will set up a new information platform to allow the public to track the emissions of polluting enterprises and help authorities prosecute those that break the rules or try to "evade supervision", the environment ministry said.
The Small-Time Reality TV Hit Reviving Chinese Theater’s Big Dreams
In “Theater for Living,” brutal honesty about the hardships of life onstage is winning over fans.
U.S. climate envoy Kerry calls new Chinese counterpart 'leader' and 'believer'
U.S. climate envoy John Kerry said on Thursday he expected to speak to his new Chinese counterpart Xie Zhenhua soon and called him a "leader" and a "capable advocate" for his country on the issue of global warming.
China Teaches Kids Its Own Version of the Climate Change Story
Students are encouraged to shrink their carbon footprint, not question how the country should decrease its environmental impact.
A Critic, a Poet, and Divisive Interpretations of Craft
Jia Qianqian’s visceral themes sparked wide discussion on Chinese social media after a viral review.
U.S., Australia discuss China and Myanmar in first leaders call, White House says
U.S. President Joe Biden and Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison discussed how they can work together to deal with China and a recent military coup in Myanmar, the White House said on Thursday.
Ford Motor terminates electric vehicle plans with China's Zotye
Ford Motor has decided to terminate plans to launch electric vehicle joint ventures with China's Zotye Automobile, the U.S. auto giant said on Thursday.
The Chinese Couples Going Dutch on Literally Everything
Young Chinese are ditching tradition and adopting an egalitarian style of relationship known as the “two-sided marriage.” But is the practice really as progressive as it appears?
In Datong, a Crumbling Legacy of China’s Most Extreme Urban Makeover
A decade on, the grandiose plan to restore the dusty coal town to its former glory has officially been called into question.
Empty Graves, Fake Records, Graft: The Dead Tell Tales in Rural China
Police are probing a racket in Shandong in which local officials dug up bodies and burned them to obtain cremation certificates for families who’d buried their loved ones in secret.
China Cracks Down on Fake COVID-19 Vaccines
Police have arrested dozens of people who were said to be manufacturing and selling fraudulent injections to the public.
For Party Centenary, China Wants More ‘Positive Energy’ Online
Sharing news about politics, economics, and diplomacy is off-limits for online media outlets not approved by the government.
