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Agony and Ecstasy: China Wins First ‘League of Legends’ Title
Wang Sicong’s Invictus Gaming swept European powerhouse Fnatic 3-0 to take home the 2018 ‘League of Legends’ World Championship.
My Mission to Record the History of China’s Leper Colonies
Due to medical advances, the number of Chinese living with leprosy has declined dramatically, but the struggles and stories of earlier generations of patients must be preserved.
The Manic Mashups Charming China’s Internet
Viewers use them to relax, and creators use them to make a living. But could new rules spell the end of these unusual audiovisual assaults?
‘Dama’: A History of China’s Ageist, Sexist Slur
While ‘dama’ used to be a term of endearment, it has since become an epithet for middle-aged women who don’t know their place.
‘Share This Article Now!’: China’s Battle Against Clickbait
‘Please share’ articles prey on readers’ pathos and gullibility to spread pseudoscience for profit.
Shanghai School Investigated for Serving Substandard Meals
The SMIC Private School and its food supplier say they take ‘full responsibility’ and promise to rectify the problems.
Natural Consensus: Tibetan Foragers’ Grassroots Environmentalism
The cooperative practices of a small village’s mushroom foragers show how communities can profit while still protecting the environment.
Chinese Media Slams Bloomberg, Pence for ‘Inciting Sinophobia’
State publisher accuses U.S. of ‘demonizing China and controlling public opinion.’
Pictures of Iconic Seismograph Removed From Chinese Textbooks
Experts say there’s scant scientific evidence to support long-accepted model of ancient invention.
Exclusive: Five Eyes intelligence alliance builds coalition to counter China
The five nations in the world's leading intelligence-sharing network have been exchanging classified information on China's foreign activities with other like-minded countries since the start of the year, seven officials in four capitals said.
Police Accused of Not Investigating Suspected Child Traffickers
Father of nearly-abducted child ‘deeply disappointed’ over suspects being given just five days’ detention.
Genomics Company Backs China’s Largest-Ever DNA Study
BGI has collected the genetic data of 140,000 women who purchased its prenatal testing service.
Duck Tales: The Origin of the Birds in Beijing’s Famous Dish
The ancestors of the Peking duck you chow down on in Beijing probably once roamed the English countryside. But that could be about to change.
China’s Tourism Industry Must Accommodate Disabled Tourists
For too long, China has lagged behind other countries in accessibility, but it’s time for a change.
Telecom Operators Criticized Over Exorbitant ‘Lucky Number’ Fees
A mobile user in northern China says he was charged nearly $4,400 for a phone number ending in ‘9999’ — a supposedly lucky sequence that represents eternity.
Fans Celebrate Silver-Screen Starlet’s Divorce
Actor Zhang Yuqi announces she will leave her husband days after allegedly attacking him with a knife.
What Didi’s Blackout Exposed About the Ride-Hailing Industry
After the death of a passenger, Didi suspended night services. But some say that wasn’t enough to fix safety concerns.
Binge-watching, China Style
Shows like “Story of Yanxi Palace” empower Chinese viewers frustrated with their own lives, if only for the length of an episode.
Animaniacs: Understanding China’s Nostalgia-Fueled Cartoon Craze
New clothes for Haier Bros. sparks wave of sentimentality and raft of criticism.
Chinese Flight School Under Fire for Girl-on-Girl Hazing
A list of alleged ‘regulations’ and online testimonies from former students suggest pervasive bullying by female seniors.
