China Newsbase
Fast, easy search of the China news that matters
The China News Database was last updated at 01:50PM on November 9, 2023.
Database searches currently perform best when a tag filter is used. We suggest trying out these tags: Xi Jinping, Russia, Taiwan, COVID-19, climate change, electric vehicles, gaming, IPOs, Belt and Road Initiative.
You may also filter by articles featured in our daily members-only Access newsletter, to get a curated overview of the top news and analysis about Chinese politics, business, and society. Select one option:
- All top news and analysis
- The China Project top news and analysis
- Top news and analysis from elsewhere — Stories in the “News briefing,” previously known as “Recommended links”
This product is in beta testing and development. If you would like to share feedback on the content or user experience, please email editors@thechinaproject.com.
1,040 articles matching the search query.
Livestreamer’s Horrific Death Sparks Outcry Over Domestic Violence
Lhamo, a Tibetan villager, was broadcasting to her 865,000 followers when her ex-husband attacked her, dousing her with gasoline and lighting her on fire.
China Unveils Plan to Improve Vocational Education
As the country’s economy continues to recover from COVID-19, authorities are hoping a vocational education push now will bring relief to impoverished communities down the road.
New Policy in Shenzhen Empowers Environmental Nonprofits
A potentially game-changing regulation from the city’s government gives a wide scope for environmental public-interest lawsuits and includes measures for alleviating the financial burden on NGOs bringing such cases to court.
Ahead of National Day, Didi Braces for Impact
The upcoming eight-day holiday will test China’s still-recovering tourism industry.
Angry Bloggers Dethrone Beijing’s ‘Royal’ Restaurant
Li’s Imperial Cuisine is the latest high-profile eatery to be cut down to size by China’s food influencers.
Kindergarten Teacher Sentenced to Death for Poisoning Students
A Henan court found the teacher guilty of adding sodium nitrite to the children’s food, killing one and sickeing two dozen others.
China Improves Supervisor Reassignment for Doctoral Candidates
Universities have been empowered to assign new supervisors to Ph.D. candidates in cases of disputes or inappropriate relations between the two sides.
How COVID-19 Border Controls Split China’s Transnational Families
China will allow residence permit holders to reenter the country from Sept. 28, but the forced separations of the past few months suggest it’s time to fix its outdated immigration policies.
For Many Young Chinese, Studying Abroad Was Plan A. There Was No Plan B.
Young people whose plans to study abroad this semester were scuttled by the pandemic are now left with four options, each with its own drawbacks.
How Shanghai Summoned the World’s Esports Athletes Amid COVID-19
After canceling a string of high-profile sports events in 2020, the Chinese city made an exception to host the League of Legends World Championship.
China Uses Social Credit System to Punish Academic Misconduct
Authorities hope new measures for master’s students will help curb the rampant plagiarism plaguing domestic academia.
China’s Pledge to Be Carbon Neutral by 2060, Explained
Environmentalists welcome China’s renewed environmental targets but say existing policies won’t be enough to achieve the ambitious goals.
China’s Students Protest Campus Lockdowns, Reduced National Holidays
Several domestic universities are holding classes during the weeklong break, and students are complaining of excessive coronavirus control measures.
Future Nostalgia: China’s Video Games Plug Into Ancient Culture
Developers are using a modern medium to resurrect centuries-old traditions, as the industry responds to a rising tide of patriotism.
Ready Player, Too: Life as a Woman in China’s Gaming Industry
China’s home to 300 million female gamers. Why don’t developers take them seriously?
Exclusive: Swedish space company halts new business helping China operate satellites
Sweden's state-owned space company, which provides ground stations that help fly Chinese spacecraft and transmit data, said on Monday it would no longer renew contracts with China or accept new Chinese business, because of changes in geopolitics.
China to lose access to Swedish-owned satellite trackers in Australia due to 'complex' market
China will lose access to two important and strategic space satellite-tracking stations in Australia, with their Swedish owners citing the "complexity" of doing business with Beijing.
Jiangxi Tells Schools Not to Restrict Students’ Movements
Students nationwide have been complaining of not being allowed to leave their campuses after schools and universities introduced new rules for preventing coronavirus infections.
China to Build National Sex Offender Database for Use by Schools
Schools and education bureaus will also be required to check the database before hiring new staff or issuing teaching licenses, respectively.
Investigation Finds ‘Insufficient Evidence’ in Foster Daughter Rape Case
Earlier this year, businessman Bao Yuming was accused of raping his teenage daughter for three years.
