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Environmentalists Call for Ban on ‘Electric Earthworm Machines’
Experts say capturing and killing earthworms on a large scale impacts ecological balance, affecting farms and farmers.
State Media Admonish China’s Crawfish-Favoring Rice Farmers
Crawfish and rice are often cultivated together in the same fields, each benefitting the other. But some farmers in pursuit of profits are prioritizing aquaculture in violation of a national regulation.
Pandas at Canada Zoo ‘in Jeopardy’ Over Dwindling Bamboo Supply
With its bamboo supply chain disrupted by the pandemic, the Calgary Zoo is trying to return two prized pandas to China before the animals’ emergency food rations run out in September.
China’s 4 Biggest Banks Trialing State-Backed Digital Currency
Some employees have been testing out features of their digital wallets in anticipation of a full-scale rollout of the central bank’s virtual yuan.
Warehouse Collapse in Harbin Leaves 9 Dead
The former tenant told domestic media that he had moved out a month earlier for fear that the building would collapse.
NetEase to Provide Counseling Services for Depressed Music Fans
In response to a concerning trend of bleak, even suicidal comments, the streaming platform has said it will enlist experts to provide 24-hour psychological care, as well as crack down on attention-seeking frauds.
ChinaJoy 2020: Cute Cosplayers, High-Tech Gadgets, Lots of Face Masks
Though pandemic-related travel restrictions dampened early excitement for Asia’s biggest digital entertainment expo, hundreds of millions attended this year’s four-day event either in person or virtually.
Disabled Couple’s Marriage Petition Sparks Discussion on Consent
Experts in China say it’s important to work with those close to people with disabilities or impaired communication, as well as social workers, to determine whether matrimony is forced.
Thousands of Games Removed From Apple’s China App Store
The purge is part of an attempt by regulators to close an iOS loophole that allowed games to be released before obtaining a required license.
Revolutionary Potties: China’s ‘Toilet Revolution,’ Five Years On
Since 2015, officials have spent billions of yuan on a nationwide campaign to improve toilet and restroom quality. Did they get their money’s worth?
Delayed Chinese War Drama ‘The Eight Hundred’ Cleared for Release
The long-awaited film is expected to generate sorely needed revenue for an industry hammered by the coronavirus pandemic.
Chinese games will force players to use their real names
Gaming giants Tencent and NetEase already have their own verification systems, but China will soon have a nationwide system.
Macau’s July casino sales fall 94.5 per cent as visa ban thwarts growth
A recovery in Macau has been stalled as the coronavirus shut borders, preventing casual gamblers as well as high-stakes players from the mainland from reaching the city’s casinos. Gaming revenue has dropped for 10 straight months, hurt by additional headwinds including the weakened Chinese economy.
Hangzhou Village’s Water Supply Polluted by Compost Plant Runoff
Authorities say the water in Hubu Village is safe to use now but are continuing to supply skittish residents — some of whom had complained of diarrhea and rashes — with bottle drinking water.
Dance Dance Arbitration: Why China’s Idols Want Out of Their Deals
A recent spate of contract disputes has cast a spotlight on one-sided contracts and cutthroat competition in the country’s idol industry.
Understanding China’s Rural Bullying Crisis
The country has declared war on bullying, but many rural schools are losing the battle.
Floating Life: China’s Flood Victims Pick Up the Pieces
In the eastern Jiangxi province, villagers face an uncertain future after the country’s worst flooding in decades.
Closed Borders, Open Letters
What three open letters say about the history of Chinese students in America.
Hunan Man Punished for Using VPN to Watch Porn
While Chinese authorities routinely crack down on unauthorized services allowing people to access blocked websites, police action against individual users is relatively rare.
In 2020, China’s Top Study Abroad Destination Is: China
As fears over coronavirus disruptions grow, Chinese international students are pressuring overseas universities to allow them to continue their studies in their home country.
