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The Story of an American Missionary and Her ‘Paper Gods’
Anne Swann Goodrich’s collection provides a comprehensive window into early 20th century Beijing folk religion.
China Seeks to Stabilize Its Swine Fever-Rattled Pork Industry
The country’s Cabinet says it will expedite subsidies to pig farmers and promote large-scale farming to normalize the domestic meat market.
‘China’s Wikipedia’ Sued Over Playwright’s Distorted Entry
Baidu rectified the problematic page within weeks of being alerted, but a court nonetheless ruled against the company for failing to police its platform.
Guideline Clamps Down on ‘Xiaonao’ at Chinese Schools
The country’s top education, judicial, and law enforcement officials have identified seven behaviors of aggrieved parents seeking compensation that will now be prohibited on school property.
China’s First Commercially Cloned Cat Unveiled in Beijing
The British shorthair, named Garlic after its progenitor, was born from a surrogate mother a month ago.
Peking Univ. Rejects, Then Accepts, Rural Students’ Admissions
China’s college admission system assigned two students from underprivileged areas of Henan to the prestigious Peking University, but the school sparked an online backlash when it objected to their low test scores.
Huawei Researching 6G Cellular Technology in Canada: Report
The Chinese telecom giant’s head of 5G products previously predicted that 6G would not arrive before 2030.
Why New Chinese Moms Are Opting to ‘Sit the Month’ in Style
Luxury postnatal care centers trade on mothers’ dreams of a modern family — while playing on their insecurities.
The Musicians Kindling a Kindie Rock Revolution
After years of stagnation, the Chinese children’s music industry is bopping to new tunes with music festival Hand in Hand.
Chinese Director Says He’s ‘Truly Sorry’ for Sci-Fi Flop
After the big-budget film ‘Shanghai Fortress’ tanked in theaters, netizens are wondering whether there will ever be new hope for the genre to live long and prosper in China.
Meet the Mortals Behind China’s ‘God Songs’
It’s not easy making the music that everyone loves — or loves to hate.
China To Introduce Stricter Controls for Oxycodone
Starting next month, doctors in the country will face more stringent regulations for prescribing painkillers containing the Category II psychotropic drug.
China’s Wildlife Conservation List To Undergo Historic Revision
A new draft of the list would provide expanded protections for endangered species like pangolins and Yangtze finless porpoises.
China’s First 5G Phone Owner Is a 78-Year-Old Retiree
Despite some enthusiasm for the ZTE Axon 10 Pro 5G’s midnight release, analysts say the new market will need more time before taking off.
The Street Photographers Shooting for the High Road
Amid a social media-driven craze for newer street photography, China’s shutterbugs still take photos for the thrill of it.
Shandong Factory Paints Rocks Green To Fool Environment Bureau
Workers say they painted the surrounding terrain green in a failed attempt to hoodwink environmental authorities.
China Bans Irrelevant ‘Internships’ To Curb Student Exploitation
In a bid to end exploitation by employers, a new guideline prohibits schools from assigning internships that are unrelated to students’ majors.
Chinese Cartoonist, Collaborator Arrested for Unpatriotic Comics
Authorities say the pair shared hundreds of comics online that ‘twisted Chinese history.’
Shedding Light on China’s Patients With Rare Diseases
The country has expanded its list of recognized rare conditions. But the struggle for proper care remains untreated.
The Fast and Frustrating Lives of China’s Food Delivery Drivers
The much-touted freedom of the gig economy isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.
