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China’s African Traders Confront a Formidable New Foe: Alibaba
As the Chinese tech giant tightens its grip on Africa’s e-commerce market, Africans in China suddenly find their businesses at risk.
Xi tells summit ‘we’re all in the same boat’, takes veiled swipe at US
Chinese president calls on BRICS leaders to uphold multilateralism and ‘oppose unilateral sanctions and long-arm jurisdiction’.
God of War Statue Has to Go, Jingzhou Officials Say
The notorious 58-meter-tall statue was marked for “rectification” by the central government in September. Now local officials are trying to figure out how to move it.
Soliciting Sex in Hunan? Police Might Tell Everyone You Know
A residential district’s new policy allows employers, family members, and neighbors to be notified of sex work-related offenses.
Chinese War Drama Taken Offline Over Fancy Home, Fancy Hairstyles
“Warrior of Thunder” was pulled from networks following criticism by People’s Daily. Producers defended their show in a now-deleted social media post.
Singapore PM Calls for U.S.-China Truce After ‘Tumultuous’ Years
U.S. President-elect Joe Biden should look to develop an “overall constructive relationship” with China following “quite a tumultuous ride” over the past four years, Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said in an interview.
Yunnan County Bans Dog Walking Over Rising Pet-Related Incidents
People caught violating the rule three times may have their canines confiscated and killed.
China's Climate Goals Leave Gas Plans in Doubt
Market reforms boost gas investments despite shift to non-fossil fuels.
Ma Jun: China has started to 'walk the walk' on climate crisis
US dropped the environmental ball under Trump, but Biden victory means the two countries can work together for a green recovery, says campaigner
Defending Shanghai’s Last Natural Haven
Kang Liang spends his days patrolling a collection of wetlands in eastern Shanghai, a rare haven for migratory birds.
How to Evade Big Brother: An Artist’s Guide
Deng Yufeng dreams of walking the Chinese capital unwatched. But as he’s discovered, dodging the city’s surveillance cameras takes almost superhuman ingenuity and determination.
How China Became a Nation of #brandygirls
Brandy Melville has wowed China’s Gen -Z in 2020. But some say the Italian fashion brand is selling young women an unrealistic, super-skinny ideal.
In Selfie-Obsessed Shanghai, Street Cleaners Are Told to Leave the Leaves
The city aims to provide a natural visual treat for its residents. Sanitation workers say it’s only increased their workload.
In Cashless China, Criminals Are Punished With Payment App Bans
In a society increasingly reliant on Alipay and WeChat Pay, fraudsters will have to make do with cold hard cash.
China’s Influencer Generation Has Discovered the Humblebrag
The new buzzword “Versailles literature” puts a fresh spin on flaunting wealth — something China’s rising middle class is becoming increasingly adept at.
Biden Win Renews Hope for Chinese Students’ Study Abroad Plans
Stringent visa policies and the coronavirus pandemic thwarted the plans of thousands of students who had been preparing for an American education.
Pandemic Could Last Through 2024, Chinese Model Suggests
With the coronavirus pandemic yet to reach its peak and vaccine production likely to be insufficient for months to come, it’s unrealistic to expect COVID-19 to be eradicated anytime soon, researchers say.
How Chinese University Admissions Became a No-Holds-Barred Arms Race
Looking to boost their minimum admissions scores — and their reputations — universities are waging a cutthroat battle for top students. But who’s really benefitting?
Scientists watch as China remote glaciers melt at 'shocking' pace
Glaciers in China's bleak Qilian mountains are disappearing at a shocking rate as global warming brings unpredictable change and raises the prospect of crippling, long-term water shortages, scientists say.
Biden, Canada's Trudeau discuss coronavirus, climate change
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and U.S. President-elect Joe Biden spoke on Monday, discussing issues such as the coronavirus, climate change and NATO.