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Even at China’s Elite Colleges, Rural Kids Feel Like ‘Losers’
For students from rural China, entering the country’s top universities is a life-changing opportunity. But all too often, it also leaves them feeling alienated and inadequate.
City in Inner Mongolia Raises Alert Over Bubonic Plague Case
While Bayannur has detected just one recent infection, authorities say there’s further risk of transmission.
China to Crack Down on Fraudulent Graduate Employment Data
The Ministry of Education plans to conduct a strict review to get an accurate assessment of the country’s employment situation.
China says G4 swine flu virus not new; does not infect humans easily
China's Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs said on Saturday that the so-called "G4" strain of swine flu virus is not new and does not infect or sicken humans and animals easily, rebuffing a study published earlier this week.
Shenzhen Schools Scrap Final Exams, Class Rankings
The move is consistent with similar initiatives by other provinces to protect students from stress and anxiety.
China's CNPC targets 50% slash in methane emission intensity by 2025
China National Petroleum Corp (CNPC), the country's biggest oil and gas producer, plans to deepen its cut on methane emissions and set a more ambitious pledge than its previous commitment to the Oil and Gas Climate Initiative (OGCI).
Post-Coronavirus, China Should Listen to Its Deaf Community
Deaf and hard-of-hearing Chinese are fighting to ensure the country doesn’t repeat the communication miscues of January and February.
Chinese Airline Offers ‘Flight Pass’ Promotion for Unlimited Travel
Six months of unlimited domestic travel on China Eastern Airlines can be yours for just $470.
At the Margins of a Movement, Forging a Common Language
Chinese understandings of movements like Black Lives Matter are often warped by a lack of access to — or engagement with — black authors and writings.
Try, Try Again: The Students Who Keep Retaking the ‘Gaokao’
China’s notoriously grueling college entrance exam can make or break careers before they even begin. But specialist cram schools say they can help students rewrite their destinies — if they can handle the pressure.
China's giant Wudongde hydro project begins power generation
China's massive Wudongde hydropower plant has begun generating power after a trial run, its owner announced, marking the launch of the latest in a series of costly and controversial giant dams on the upper reaches of the Yangtze river.
Remembering China’s ‘Red-Color News Soldier’
Li Zhensheng, a photographer known for his images of Cultural Revolution-era China, has died.
Debuting to Rave Reviews, Chinese Drama ‘The Bad Kids’ Cuts Deep
Directed by a former punk rocker, the wildly popular psychological thriller is driven by complex characters, including three children who inadvertently film a cold-blooded murder.
All’s Not Fair in China Amid Face-Whitening Product Rebrands
The mood on Chinese social media has turned stormy as L’Oréal, following in the footsteps of several competitors, looks to change its marketing strategy.
81 Dead or Missing in China as Floods Spread to 26 Provinces
Over 740,000 people have had to be relocated amid the worst flooding some areas of the country have witnessed in decades.
‘Sisters’ Act: The Hollow Feminism of China’s Hottest New Show
Between progressive politics and drama, producers will always choose the latter. But that doesn’t mean the show isn’t worth watching.
Britain should side with U.S. over Huawei, former PM Blair says
Britain will ultimately have to side with the United States in a decision on allowing China's Huawei Technologies a role in its 5G network, former Prime Minister Tony Blair said on Thursday.
Chinese Footwear Brands Scrutinized Over Toxic Chemical
Three major companies were found to have excessive amounts of phthalate in their slippers.
China’s COVID-19 Vaccine Makers Are Going Abroad for Human Trials
With dwindling coronavirus cases at home, Chinese biomedical companies are cooperating with Brazil and the UAE for phase three clinical trials.
Weibo and the Decay of China’s Public Sphere
Not having kids doesn’t mean a woman is a “failure.” So why can’t China stop arguing about it?
