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China’s Health Insurance to Cover More Lifesaving Drugs
People with pulmonary hypertension and other rare diseases hope an update to the national catalog of insured drugs will ease the financial burden on their families.
In China First, Hainan Vows to Ban Oil-Fueled Vehicles
Pledge comes days after the island committed to phasing out single-use plastics.
China’s Tech Titans Bring AI, 5G to the Table at ‘Two Sessions’
Here’s what the country’s most accomplished tech executives are talking about at the year’s most important political meetings.
Tesla Price Cuts Irk Chinese Buyers, Worry Industry Analysts
Snarky netizens wonder whether the disgruntled Tesla owners would have reacted as strongly to price hikes announced after their purchases.
Why On-Screen Portrayals of China’s Middle Class Fall Flat
After decades spent producing mindless, middling fare glorifying middle-class values, it’s time for China's film industry to take a more critical look.
China Finalizes Rules for New Technology Exchange in Shanghai
China pushed through final regulations for a new stock-trading venue in Shanghai designed to encourage more technology companies to go public.
Baidu Audits Online Encyclopedia After Illegal Porn Links Found
The tech company says ‘lawbreakers’ redirected a school-related URL to a porn website.
Credit Suisse on stocks: 'We love China at the moment'
Credit Suisse sees further upside for the Chinese markets, even after shares on the mainland made their largest monthly gain in almost four years in February.
Chinese ‘Deepfake’ Creator Says Videos Meant to Educate Public
Some netizens argue that the face-swapping technology could make women more vulnerable to harassment.
Sichuan County Suspends Fracking After Quakes, Deaths
Two people were killed and at least 12 injured in three tectonic tremors that locals claim were the result of shale gas extraction.
How ‘Boys’ Love’ Authors Are Using Love to Make War on Ignorance
Despite official resistance, Chinese BL fiction has helped raise public awareness of long-marginalized sexual minorities.
Chinese Dating Website Sues Catfishing User
Market supervision authorities suspect the woman of colluding with a Jiayuan.com branch office to swindle a male victim out of $4,500.
As China Cuts Air Pollution, An Unseen Killer Emerges
Efforts to cut smog-causing PM 2.5 are leading to rises in ground-level ozone, a chemical harmful to health.
China's Bull Market in Stocks Feels Fake
The rally in local equities is just following the usual pattern after an epic bubble and bust. Also, Brexit follies, retail sales and Brazil.
Health Experts Debunk China’s ‘Blood Cleaning’ Beauty Fad
Cosmetically conscious netizens say ozone-enriched blood cleanses the body of toxins, but medical professionals warn that it could be doing just the opposite.
Ride-Hailing Giant Didi Slashes Employee Benefits
The company said the changes are only ‘adjustments’ to existing programs and that it has ‘no plans to make any major cuts.’
Chinese stocks rocketed higher on Trump's trade tweet, but a deal isn't a sure thing
The U.S. and China will need to overcome significant hurdles in resolving long-term disagreements if they are to build on the momentum from the past week of trade talks.
Trump `Always Changes His Mind' Say Exporters Wary of Trade Deal
American and Chinese business leaders remain wary after President Donald Trump’s decision to delay an increase in tariffs, saying it’s too early to cheer an end to the trade war as both countries still have a long way to go in resolving their differences.
This Is What a Bull Run Looks Like in China's Stock Market
A big day’s worth of turnover before the morning’s even out. Every stock with the word "securities" in its name rising by the daily 10 percent limit. And 260 shares up for every one that’s down.
China Imposes Hefty Fines for Sexist Hiring Practices
Recruiters and employers now face up to $7,400 in fines for gender-discriminatory job ads and workplace sexism.
