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Beijing’s COVID Cluster ‘Contained,’ But Search for Source Continues
A leading CDC expert believes the local outbreak’s peak was nearly a week ago, though many of the infected didn’t show symptoms initially.
Liquor Maker Moutai Briefly Becomes China’s Biggest Stock
Chinese liquor giant Kweichow Moutai Co. briefly overtook Industrial & Commercial Bank of China Ltd. as the nation’s biggest stock by market value.
Beijing to Disburse 3 Million Yuan to Struggling Cinemas
Movie theaters in the city will receive $1,600 on average from a special development fund that is normally allocated toward subsidizing film productions and building new cinemas.
‘Middle-Aged’ Celebs Are Vying to Become China’s Next Girl Group
Some viewers praise “Sisters Who Make Waves” for being inclusive, while others say the show does little to address the real issues older women in China’s entertainment industry face.
Subculture Sellouts: Kuaishou and Bilibili Embrace Normcore
Long known as havens for China’s marginalized, nerdy, and just plain weird, the two video platforms are trading their grassroots cred for a more yuppie-friendly image.
China’s Kindergartens Cook Up Creative Ways to Survive Lockdown
With private schools facing a cash crunch, teachers are converting campuses into makeshift restaurants and delivery hubs to make ends meet.
Father Tells His Coming-Out Story in Daughter’s Documentary
A family in eastern China and the gay bar they semi-secretly own are at the heart of “1001 Nights.”
The ‘Helmet Hunters’ Cashing In on China’s Road Safety Drive
A road safety campaign has turned the humble helmet into China’s hottest commodity. Liu Yang is one of the hard-headed entrepreneurs trying to profit from the boom.
Beijing Reports 27 New COVID-19 Cases, Bringing Total to 106
About three-quarters of the newly reported infections are from the market district where the first cases were detected.
U.S. Expands Flights from Chinese Airlines to Four Per Week
The U.S. government will allow Chinese airlines four flights a week into its airports, an expansion following China’s announcement it would permit the same number of operations by the Americans.
Why China’s Missing Out on Trillions in Sustainable Investment
Every Thursday at 9:00 p.m. for the past two years, around a dozen Chinese finance veterans and regulators have held a video call to talk about pushing the nation’s companies to meet environmental, social and governance standards. This was supposed to be the year their efforts paid off.
Fujian Tasks Universities With Helping Graduates Find Jobs
With China’s fresh college graduates facing a bleak economy still recovering from the pandemic, more schools are being held responsible for ensuring they find work.
Searching for Greener Pastures, Finding Familiar Pressures
Unwilling or uninterested in conforming to mainstream values, some alternatively minded Chinese are taking refuge in the countryside. For all too many, it’s a dream that cannot last.
South China Floods Now Affecting One-Third of Country
An official casualty figure has not been updated since Monday, when 9 people were reported dead.
Under COVID-19, China’s Mask Market Surged. Now It’s Gone Bust.
Entrepreneurs say it’s becoming more difficult to recover their investments due to dwindling demand and plummeting prices.
China to Ease Rules on Listings for Nasdaq-Like Board This Year
It will soon be a lot easier for mainland firms to list on the nation’s volatile ChiNext board.
Authorities Put 7-Day Freeze on Weibo’s ‘Hot Topics’
Cyberspace regulators have ordered Weibo to temporarily suspend its “trending topics” list, perhaps due to the microblogging platform’s preferential treatment of a businessman with ties to the company.
How Chinese in the US Are Talking About Black Lives Matter
The ongoing demonstrations against racism and police brutality have started an important and overdue conversation, but actions speak louder than words.
Over 100 Kids in Henan Hospitalized for Suspected Food Poisoning
Students at multiple schools in the province complained of sickness after their school lunch periods.
China’s Power Giants Prepare for World’s Biggest Carbon Market
China’s state-owned power giants have been asked to prepare reports on historical emissions that officials will use to set up the world’s largest carbon market, according to people familiar with the request.
