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The Mysterious Ancient City That’s Rewriting Chinese History
The discovery of a 3,000-year-old civilization at Sanxingdui raised profound questions about China’s ancient past. Now, researchers believe they’re finally close to finding some answers.
July 7, 2021 Source: Sixth Tone
MEAA calls on China to release Australian journalist
Update - on Saturday July 20 China's Foreign Ministry responded to MEAA: "The Australian national Yang Jun is suspected of criminal activities endangering China's national security. The Beijing State Security Bureau has taken compulsory measures on him and investigated him according to law. The Chi
July 7, 2021 Source: MEAA
China to Halt Construction of Skyscrapers Over 500 Meters
Authorities say the move will improve the safety of high-rise buildings.
July 7, 2021 Source: Sixth Tone
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July 6, 2021 Source: Nation
China on course to send record number of athletes to COVID-hit Olympics
China is expected to send more than 400 athletes to the Tokyo Olympic Games, Chinese state media reported on Tuesday, on track to renew a record set at Rio 2016 despite a coronavirus pandemic that has already delayed the Games by a year.
July 6, 2021 Source: Reuters
Public School Teachers Punished for Side Gigs as Private Tutors
The five educators in Beijing were found to have been involved in teaching activities outside of school.
July 6, 2021 Source: Sixth Tone
Meet the Portuguese Lawyer Boxing Professionally in China
And winning...
July 5, 2021 Source: That's Online
Hoop and Dreams | The World of Chinese
Once considered a rogue offshoot of basketball, streetball enjoys a growing grassroots popularity in China
July 5, 2021 Source: The World of Chinese
Can China’s Fishing Villages Make a Comeback?
Fishing villages across South China have been in decline for years, but not all locals have given up.
July 5, 2021 Source: Sixth Tone
Bones of Contention: China’s Unhappy Cosmetic Surgery Patients
A growing demand for surgeries is accompanied by a steep rise in disputes.
July 5, 2021 Source: Sixth Tone
China name experienced gymnastics line-up for Tokyo
China has named an experienced gymnastics squad for the 2020 Olympics starting this month in Tokyo as they aim for a return to the top of the podium after failing to win a gold medal in Rio de Janeiro four years ago.
July 4, 2021 Source: Reuters
For Gay Migrants, Cruising Spots Aren’t Just Shadows and Shame
Largely abandoned by middle-class gays, urban parks remain an important refuge for gay migrants in an otherwise hostile city.
July 2, 2021 Source: Sixth Tone
The Story Behind China’s ‘Dragon Man’ Discovery
Paleontologist Ji Qiang has made global headlines with claims he’s discovered a new species of early human named “Homo longi.” The 70-year-old tells Sixth Tone how the find really came about — and why critics misunderstand his work.
July 2, 2021 Source: Sixth Tone
China’s Graduates Shouldn’t Stress Over Unemployment, Economist Says
More than 9 million university and college students are expected to leave school this year.
July 1, 2021 Source: Sixth Tone
Volleyball-China's 'Iron Hammer' aims to defend women's gold in Tokyo
Lang Ping, China's "Iron Hammer" who made Olympic history by winning gold as both a player and a coach, heads to Tokyo and back into the Games spotlight as her team looks to defend the women's volleyball title they won in 2016.
July 1, 2021 Source: Reuters