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Binge-watching, China Style
Shows like “Story of Yanxi Palace” empower Chinese viewers frustrated with their own lives, if only for the length of an episode.
China says there are still 'weak links' in environmental compliance
China still has to address a series of "weak links" in enforcing pollution rules, the environment ministry said on Friday after publishing its latest investigations into the compliance records of seven provinces and regions.
Animaniacs: Understanding China’s Nostalgia-Fueled Cartoon Craze
New clothes for Haier Bros. sparks wave of sentimentality and raft of criticism.
Chinese Flight School Under Fire for Girl-on-Girl Hazing
A list of alleged ‘regulations’ and online testimonies from former students suggest pervasive bullying by female seniors.
#MeToo: How Sexual Harassment Has Made My Bank Job a Living Hell
Time’s up for rampant sexual harassment in China’s banking industry.
Heartbreak and Hormones: A History of China’s TV Matchmaking
From flashy hosts to fake romance, the evolving format of China’s televised dating shows reflect changing attitudes toward dating and marriage.
Crazy rich Chinese demand for rosewood propels drive toward extinction
Stronger international regulations are doing little to stop traffickers from illegal trade of the tropical hardwood.
Netizens Debate Chinese Family’s ‘Mistreatment’ in Sweden
China’s Foreign Ministry demands an explanation for why three tourists — whom some have dubbed ‘con artists’ — were removed from a hostel by police and dropped off at a cemetery.
The Man Who Gets Paid to Cry
Pingyao native Li Silin has spent the better part of his life wailing at other people’s funerals.
China’s Farmers Are Resisting the Allure of Drones, For Now
Envisioned as a rural career path for young people, drone services aren’t yet attracting much customer interest.
Didi Customers Say Compulsory Audio Recording Violates Privacy
Ride-hailing platform maintains that compulsory new safety feature protects both drivers and passengers by automatically recording in-car conversations.
Content Aggregator’s Finance Venture Sparks Concerns
Experts warn media outlets like Jinri Toutiao that jumping on online-lending bandwagon could mislead consumers.
Xinhua Mocks ‘Sissy Pants’ Male Idols
State news agency’s editorial board says China will never become the nation it aspires to be as long as it indulges feminized masculinity.
A day on the road with Hong Kong’s scavenging ‘cardboard grannies’
Lawmaker Eddie Chu hit the streets with 67-year-old Au Fung-lan and her husband, 77, for a day collecting and selling rubbish, and discovered just how critical their work is to the city’s recycling efforts.
Man Charged $5,850 for Haircut Becomes China’s Latest Meme
Netizens embrace the incredulous sass of an 18-year-old who says he was asked to pay a small fortune for supposedly free grooming services.
Elite School Literally Divided Over Incoming Migrant Students
Primary school’s parents aren’t happy about sharing the campus with migrant workers’ children.
Uprooted: old tree transplants for China's new cities – in pictures
China is reconstructing nature alongside rapid urbanisation. Yan Wang Preston photographed the uprooted trees that have been moved to new cities
How China’s Urban Demolition Policy Traps Migrant Youths
When officials mark an urban village for demolition, it’s often young migrants who pay the price.
Chinese High Schoolers Caught Plagiarizing Published Papers
Students from nine provinces and municipalities are accused of trying to cheat their way into college, pointing to flaws in the ‘independent assessment’ system.
Will China’s Latest Gaming Console Rival Xbox and PlayStation?
Company hopes lingering ’80s nostalgia will carry its latest product to unprecedented heights.
