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Chinese townspeople clash with riot police in incinerator protests
Locals in the township in Liaoning said they were kept in the dark until complaints started circulating on social media.
The People Paid to Hear Pillow Talk
While their peers play and flirt online, some young Chinese are keeping their ears open to interactions.
Animal Kingdoms: Why China’s Zoos Are Getting a Facelift
After decades of neglect, the country’s zoos and wildlife parks may finally be on the right track.
China’s Civil Service More Competitive Than Ever
This year’s exam for aspiring public servants saw an average of 63 applicants vying for each open position.
Netizens Call Out Celebrities for Defending Abusive Actor
Even after Jiang Jinfu apologized for beating his girlfriend, some of his peers in the entertainment industry can’t seem to accept his culpability.
Chinese police detain two after death of pollution inspector: China Daily
Chinese police have detained two people in eastern China's Zhejiang province following the death of an inspector looking into environmental violations, the China Daily reported on Monday, citing a government statement.
Foreigners Aren’t to Blame for the Spread of HIV/AIDS in China
Clickbait smears are no replacement for scientific research.
Parenting Crisis Sends China’s Moms and Dads Back to School
Classes on how to raise children draw increasing numbers of students.
China’s plastic waste import ban forcing US, Japan to rethink options
Research suggests ban will displace 111 million tons by 2030, as waste piles up in Japan and rise in exporting it to other Asian nations prompts calls for restrictions there following illegal dumping.
First Gene-Edited Babies Prompt Official Investigation in China
Shenzhen’s medical ethics authorities say they hadn’t received an application to conduct such research, and over 120 Chinese scientists have published a joint objection to the experiment.
Environmentalists in Ghana dig in against China-backed bauxite mining plans
Environmental activists want Ghana's President Nana Akufo-Addo to abandon plans with China to mine bauxite in the Atewa Range Forest Reserve, a habitat of rare plants and animals
Oxford University Opens Research Center in China
The newly established institute in Suzhou will accommodate 12 research projects and remain fully owned by Oxford University.
Bitter Pills: Trans Women Face Shrinking Access to Hormones
An ever-tightening grip on cyberspace has led to fewer support resources and a smaller pool of hormone suppliers for China’s transgender community.
Policy Swing Sends Chinese Preschool’s Share Prices Sliding
China’s cabinet says listed companies like RYB Education can no longer operate for-profit kindergartens.
Anti-Smoking Advocates Fuming Over China’s Tobacco Sales Target
Despite a national health plan pushing for fewer smokers, China’s state-controlled tobacco monopoly is hoping to increase cigarette sales next year.
China postpones lifting of ban on trade of tiger and rhino parts
China has postponed the lifting of a ban on the trade of rhino horn and tiger parts for medicine and other uses, the government said on Monday, after a storm of protest from conservation groups over a plan to water down the decades-old prohibition.
Villagers count the cost of southeast China chemical spill
Fish farmers fear they face a protracted and difficult fight for compensation after a leak devastated their stocks
Xi’an SOE Suspends 3 Female Executives Amid Online Backlash
Local finance bureau says no foul play in three young accountants being appointed to top posts at a large company, but some netizens aren’t buying it.
Agony and Ecstasy: China Wins First ‘League of Legends’ Title
Wang Sicong’s Invictus Gaming swept European powerhouse Fnatic 3-0 to take home the 2018 ‘League of Legends’ World Championship.
More Evidence Points to China as Source of Ozone-Depleting Gas (Published 2018)
Delegates from nearly 200 countries are gathering in Ecuador to discuss efforts to repair the ozone layer, and the return of a banned chemical will be on the agenda.
