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Ultramarathon Victims’ Families Offered $148,000 in Compensation
Less than half have rejected the proposed terms, arguing that the race organizers, not nature, are mostly responsible for the deaths of 21 runners due to sudden inclement weather.
The Big Problems Facing China’s Small Fisheries
There are some 370,000 small fishing boats in China, according to estimates, but declining fish stocks and increasing competition threaten to put the industry on ice.
With Far Fewer Abandoned Babies, China’s Orphanages Stand Empty
“De-facto orphans” — children whose parents cannot provide care — are slowly being included in government welfare programs.
China’s Women Reject Ad Telling Them How to Dispose of Their Pads
By including an adhesive strip for sealing pads after rolling them up and using outdated euphemisms to describe menstrual products, Sofy’s latest campaign only contributes to period shaming, women say.
Thousands Evacuated to Tents as Aftershocks Shake Qinghai
Some 1,872 tremors have been reported since a powerful earthquake rattled the northwestern province on Saturday.
Jiangxi Braces for Another Disaster After Historic 2020 Flooding
With thousands evacuated to safer ground amid torrential rains, authorities are warning of more severe weather in the coming days.
5 Killed in Dalian ‘Revenge Against Society’ Attack
Upset over a failed investment, a hairdresser plowed his vehicle through a busy pedestrian crossing.
China Punishes 63 People Over Heilongjiang Tailings Pond Leak
The massive metal spill last year contaminated local rivers and tainted residents’ water supply.
The Many Faces of China’s Soccer Fanatics
Chinese soccer fans aren’t letting their own team’s failures stop them from enjoying the FIFA World Cup.
Viral Video of Posh High School Sparks Heated Debate on Privilege
After an alumnus of an elite Beijing high school made a video showing off its pristine facilities and supposedly laid-back pace, many online demanded that she and her ilk stop rubbing their privilege in others’ faces.
A Brief History of Chinese Vaccination Campaigns
China first invented inoculation techniques over 400 years ago, but protecting a population from disease takes more than just medicine.
A Chinese County Has Gone Viral for Being Gloriously Dull
Millions of people are talking about Cao County thanks to a local livestreamer’s effusive pride in his hometown.
Not Quite a Rainbow: How Chinese Media Tells LGBT Stories
Media coverage of LGBT issues is increasingly positive, but the number of LGBT-focused stories is dropping.
Celebrity Doctor Investigated for Allegedly Harassing Dozens of Women
Dermatologist Lin Xiaoqing blamed an assistant for inappropriate messages sent from his social media account.
‘Cool-Off Period’ Greatly Lowered Divorce Rate, China Says
Thanks to a controversial new deterrent, 72% fewer divorces were granted between January and March compared with the previous quarter.
China grants Ivanka Trump 5 trademarks amid trade talks
SHANGHAI (AP) — The Chinese government has granted Ivanka Trump's company preliminary approval for another five trademarks this month, as her father's administration pushes ahead on trade negotiations with China.
She’s China’s Newest Photography Star. She’s Also 6 Years Old.
Pint-sized street photographer Shengsheng has shot to fame on Chinese social media. But some worry she’s too young to handle her newfound stardom.
Russian Man Overjoyed to Finally Lose Chinese Talent Show
When aspiring fashion designer Vladislav Sidorov, aka Lelush, reluctantly agreed to be on a Chinese reality show, he expected to be voted off immediately. Instead, he survived until the final vote.
China’s Hottest Livestream Trend: Fraud
As the commercial livestreaming buzz fades, Chinese influencer agencies are searching for ways to keep viewing figures high. Many are turning to a tried-and-tested method: faking it.
Jingdezhen’s Ancient Ceramics Industry Faces an Uncertain Future
The city’s artisans are famed for their skill and attention to detail, so why can’t they make a good living?
