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What Chinese Soccer Fans Are Laughing About
Off the field, the FIFA World Cup has inspired endless memes and mirth.
Socially Awkward Millennials Claim They’re ‘Spiritually Finnish’
Residents of crowded Chinese cities find deep resonance in the work of cartoonist Karoliina Korhonen.
After Banning Foreign Trash, China Will Soon Enforce Recycling
City dwellers will have to sort their household waste under new laws being drafted.
Bus Company Dismisses Fatigue Claims in Collision That Killed 18
Investigations have yet to determine the cause of the fatal accident in central China’s Hunan province on Friday.
Polluted Water Exhibition Prompts Official Action
Chinese artist Nut Brother’s latest project puts a message in a bottle to raise awareness of contaminated drinking water.
Shanghai School Stabbing Suspect Arrested on Homicide Charges
Police say man accused of killing two students sought revenge against society.
A Brief History of China’s Tomboy Heartthrobs
‘Produce 101’ contestant Sunnee is only the most recent in a long line of androgynous pop idols.
Bystanders Cheer as Student Falls to Death
Web users have condemned onlookers in a viral video who can be seen applauding as a 19-year-old kills herself.
ByteDance and Tencent Both Complain of Smear Campaigns
On the same day, tech rivals say they have filed reports with police about defamatory articles.
Chinese Consumers Most Willing to Trade Privacy for Convenience
Digital Consumer Insights report says Chinese respondents aren’t as worried about online fraud compared with their Asia-Pacific peers.
Why Are People Still Dying in China’s Dragon Boat Races?
A lack of state regulation and poor safety standards are turning small-town competitions into dangerous events.
Chinese Netizens Divided Over Singing Cinderella
Polarizing reality show contestant Yang Chaoyue has pop idol looks and imperfect pitch.
Millennial Misery Fuels Online Pop Psychology
In a country that struggles to talk about its feelings, web-based platforms are helping youngsters make sense of their emotions.
Electrocution Deaths Worry Residents of Flooded Guangdong
Amid heavy rainfall from a typhoon, several bodies were found near power poles and bus stops with electric signs.
The Growing Pains of China’s ‘Blue-Collar’ Apartments
Hangzhou opens low-rent housing specifically for migrant workers, but a previous experiment in Shenzhen met with mixed results.
Tencent and ByteDance Take Ongoing Feud to Court
A Beijing court has accepted lawsuits filed by the two Chinese internet companies, each accusing the other of unfair competition.
The New Filmmakers Redefining Chinese Independent Cinema
Up-and-coming directors are eschewing epic documentaries about a changing society in favor of sensitive examinations of the self.
How Millennials Hijacked Children’s Day in China
Nostalgia and capitalism reign supreme as 20-somethings refuse to give up childish things.
Meet China’s Latest Unlikely Gay Icon
Talent show star Wang Ju won hearts overnight with her candor, uniqueness, nerve, and taste.
WHO Rebuts False Air Pollution Stories in Chinese State Media
Several news outlets reported that home appliances giant Haier had been given a ‘healthy brand’ award the WHO says doesn’t exist.
