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As China Cuts Air Pollution, An Unseen Killer Emerges
Efforts to cut smog-causing PM 2.5 are leading to rises in ground-level ozone, a chemical harmful to health.
Health Experts Debunk China’s ‘Blood Cleaning’ Beauty Fad
Cosmetically conscious netizens say ozone-enriched blood cleanses the body of toxins, but medical professionals warn that it could be doing just the opposite.
Ride-Hailing Giant Didi Slashes Employee Benefits
The company said the changes are only ‘adjustments’ to existing programs and that it has ‘no plans to make any major cuts.’
China Imposes Hefty Fines for Sexist Hiring Practices
Recruiters and employers now face up to $7,400 in fines for gender-discriminatory job ads and workplace sexism.
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.
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.
Beijing says US report on Chinese space programme is smokescreen
China’s foreign ministry says if the US is worried about the militarisation of space, it should talk about arms development controls.
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 Moon Lander Wakes Up From Its Long, Ultra-Cold Night
While slumbering, the spacecraft recorded the coldest temperature yet for our orbiting rock: a punishing -310°F.
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.
China's military-run space station in Argentina is a 'black box'
LAS LAJAS, Argentina - When China built a military-run space station in Argentina's Patagonian region it promised to include a visitors' center to explain the purpose of its powerful 16-story antenna.
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.
