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Man Caught After Using Corpse’s Phone to WeChat Himself $1,300
The 21-year-old suspect told police he frequently scrounged money from coffins to avoid having to work.
Cool reception in China for Greta Thunberg’s global warming message
Chinese young people prefer tree planting and other activities to street protests.
242 Children in Dongguan Treated for Suspected Food Poisoning
Nearly 100 kindergartners in the southern Chinese city remain in hospital after showing symptoms of a foodborne illness.
The Case for an Artistic Revival of Rural China
Over the past decade, I’ve used the arts to promote rural revitalization without turning the countryside into a cultural wasteland.
How China Can Improve the Lives of Its State-Supported Orphans
After years spent in state-run institutions, adult orphans often struggle to find their footing in society.
Zhejiang Family Marries, Divorces 23 Times To Scam Government
With 11 members now accused of fraud, the family claims ignorance of any wrongdoing.
The Trash Rules Separating Generations As Well As Waste
As Shanghai implements new trash-sorting regulations citywide, young residents are raising a stink.
Jerry Brown Allies with China to Fight Climate Change
Former California Gov. Jerry Brown revealed a new project Monday: a joint institute with China dedicated to combating climate change.
The climate theory casting new light on Chinese civilisation
Researchers say that when 500-year-long sun cycles brought warmth, communities flourished, but when the Earth cooled, ancient societies collapsed.
Australian PM says China must step up on climate change as 'newly developed' nation
Scott Morrison uses keynote speech of US visit to say China should be doing more to combat the climate crisis
Jay Chou Ballad Breaks Sales Record, Streaming Site
Within 25 minutes of its release, the pop star’s latest single ‘Won’t Cry’ sold over 2 million copies.
China planning 226GW of new coal-fired power projects
Total is more than twice the amount of new capacity on the books in India.
The Foreign Teachers Caught Up in China’s Education Clampdown
China is cracking down on foreigners working illegally at English training schools, but demand for teachers still far outstrips supply.
The Silent Cries of China’s Depressed Netizens
A student posted a digital suicide note. Thousands replied, shedding light on the lives of millions of Chinese living with depression.
Inside the Battle for China’s Meatless Future
US food tech startups spy a juicy opportunity for plant-based meat in China, but domestic players also want a slice of the action.
Chinese ‘Deepfake’ App Censured Over Privacy Concerns
Netizens demanded that the Zao face-swapping app be removed from app stores after noticing that it had reserved the right to sell user-generated content to third parties.
How China’s Star Ship Troopers Are Redefining Modern Fandom
Highly organized “fan circles” are altering the modern entertainment landscape.
China’s Newest Cram School Craze: Sex Ed Camps
With many Chinese schools reluctant to teach sex education, parents are signing their kids up for crash courses in the birds and the bees.
Chinese Teen Eileen Gu Grabs Golds at Int’l Alpine Ski Event
The 15-year-old’s wins at the Australian New Zealand Cup are her first since becoming a naturalized Chinese citizen in June.
‘A Little Reunion’ Dives Headlong Into China’s Thorniest Themes
The popular drama series has been well-received by viewers, who appreciate that it hasn’t shied away from weighty social issues.
