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989 articles matching the search query.
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.
Nintendo and Tencent reveal Switch release plans for China
Tencent comes with risks but could be the ideal partner for Nintendo
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.
iSpace Successfully Launches China’s First Commercial Rocket
Previous attempts from domestic competitors LandSpace and OneSpace in the past year had failed.
Publish or Perish: The Dark World of Chinese Academic Publishing
Many Chinese doctorate students can’t graduate until they publish articles in academic journals — a demand that pushes many into corruption.
Online Education Site Bows to Critics, Discloses Teacher Info
Following a negative media report, 51Talk says it will comply with a national guideline that requires foreign teachers’ information to be made public.
China Plans To Replace Postal Codes With ‘Personal Address IDs’
Experts say the new postal IDs will provide more accuracy and convenience to individuals and businesses.
Chinese Celeb Promoting ‘Lion King’ Is No Simba, Critics Say
Fans of Cai Xukun are defending the pop star’s association with the Disney remake, while his detractors are threatening to boycott the film.
Rhodes Scholarship to Double Chinese Awardees in 2025
China is the scholarship’s ‘No. 1 priority’ as it expands globally, the warden of Rhodes House tells Sixth Tone.
