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Chinese Netizens Decry, Then Defend, Zara Model’s Freckles
The country’s consumers initially questioned whether model Li Jingwen’s distinctive face was a suitable selection for a makeup line aimed at Asians.
Through Her Lens: Wang Yingying’s Quest for Self-Awareness
Photographer Wang Yingying uses her camera to work through her fears — and her troubled upbringing.
How Dali’s Tourism Dream Was Reduced to Rubble
Out-of-town investors referred to the city’s lakeside resorts as a ‘utopia.’ Then, utopia got bulldozed.
How China’s JPMorgan Wannabe Became a $34 Billion Debt Risk
It was supposed to be China’s answer to JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Autonomous truck startup TuSimple hits unicorn status in latest round – TechCrunch
Another autonomous-vehicle unicorn has joined the herd. TuSimple, a self-driving truck startup running daily routes for customers in Arizona, has raised $95 million in a Series D funding round led by Sina Corp. as the company prepares to scale up its commercial autonomous fleet to more than 50 trucks by June. The startup, which launched in […]
Actor Investigated for Academic Misconduct in Doctoral Program
Zhai Tianlin has been accused of sidestepping graduation requirements, raising concerns over academic integrity and preferential treatment for celebrities.
China, India Leading in Earth’s Greening, Says NASA
The planet has become greener due to human activities like forestation and crop production, according to a new study.
A Surgically Sculpted Face, the Newest Back-to-School Necessity
More younger Chinese opt for plastic surgery, but yesterday's fresh faces are already looking stale.
China's Potential HIV Contamination Revives Drug Safety Fears
Concerns about potentially HIV-tainted blood products produced by a state-backed company, followed by conflicting information from regulators, is undermining confidence in China’s drug industry as it seeks to join the global biotech race.
Giant Shopping Spree to Show What's Really Up With China Economy
China’s consumers have cut back on purchases of everything from Apple Inc.’s iPhones to Swiss watches as the trade war with the U.S. hits the economy.
Beijing Bans Red Envelopes in Parent-Teacher Chat Groups
The capital’s new policy includes a host of regulations aimed at deterring parents’ brownnosing and reducing students’ anxiety.
County Destroys Wetlands to Build Solar Farm
Environmentalists question why green energy has to come at the cost of a fragile ecosystem.
Letters Home: Migrant Children Write Away Their Pain
A writing program geared toward left-behind children offers an outlet to explore parent-child relationships.
Chinese Police Are Vying for Viral Videos
The wildly popular meme-making app TikTok has become an officially endorsed battleground for China’s law enforcement arms.
The Problem With China’s White Tiger Obsession
Desperate to sell tickets, the country’s underfunded zoos have lost sight of their true mission: conservation and education.
The Problem With Chinese Universities? Not Enough Dropouts
At many Chinese universities, the graduation rate is over 90 percent, and the guarantee of a degree has led to an epidemic of student slacking.
One Baby, Two Fathers: The Rise of Gay Men Turning to Surrogacy
Bureaucracy and taboos mean becoming a father is still difficult for the Chinese LGBT community — and prohibitively expensive.
Why China’s Young Doctors Want Out of the System
Low pay, long hours, and conflict with patients are pushing once-idealistic medics out of public hospitals.
China Passes Policy to De-Anonymize Blockchain
The country’s internet authorities will soon require users of blockchain-based services to register with the government under their real names.
Tesla starts building its huge Shanghai factory to make cars for China | CNN Business
The manufacturing plant in Shanghai should eventually produce 500,000 vehicles a year.
