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WSJ News Exclusive | U.S. Weighs New Sanctions on Iran’s Oil Sales to China if Nuclear Talks Fail
U.S. negotiators have been working with European and other international partners to revive the 2015 deal limiting Tehran’s nuclear program.
Craving Viral Milk Tea, Faraway Buyers Call Train-Hopping Couriers
Consumers are willing to shell out fivefold more for a sip of the beverage that has gained newfound fame.
China’s Health Authorities Criticize Bans on the Unvaccinated
Amid a mounting backlash to harsh local vaccination rules, the National Health Commission has called for a pullback.
China’s Tight Job Market Yields Highly Educated Cigarette Makers
A surprising recruitment notice has the country discussing the value of stable but staid state employment.
From Inner Mongolia, a Stark Vision of Our Environmental Sins
In her new film “Anima,” Chinese director Cao Jinling revisits her homelands to deliver a very personal warning of how humanity’s imbalance with nature stands to imperil us all.
The Snake in China’s Literary Garden
From maneater to star-crossed lover, Lady White Snake has become one of Chinese literature’s most versatile — and unlikely — heroines. The one thing she is not, however, is docile.
Can C-Dramas Find an Audience in Africa?
Audiences on the continent have more ways to explore Chinese dramas than ever before.
Food Waste in China Equals a Country’s Worth of Greenhouse Gases
Globally, food production is responsible for about a third of humanity’s carbon footprint.
How the Chili Pepper Conquered China
From a salt substitute in China’s impoverished southwest to a fixture on tables nationwide, chili peppers have come a long way over the past 400 years.
On China’s Internet, Bad Parenting Advice Is a Big Problem
Parenting influencers claiming they can turn kids into superstar students are attracting huge followings on Chinese social media. But their advice is often highly problematic.
Despite Some Stumbles, China’s Once-Popular Skating Rinks Roll On
Like karaoke parlors and internet cafés, skating rinks have had to transform themselves since their ‘90s heyday.
17 Dead in Suzhou Hotel Collapse
A local resident said that construction work had been ongoing at the hotel.
Why the Three-Child Policy Is Just a Start
The government is unveiling new policies to make it easier for women to juggle their family and work responsibilities. But what about women who don’t fit neatly into the career woman-housewife dichotomy?
Music School Official Imprisoned for Sexually Harassing Student
Victim’s mother says Xi’an Conservatory of Music party secretary drove daughter to suicide.
Afghanistan security casts a shadow over Wang Yi’s visit to Central Asia
China’s foreign minister addresses concerns among Afghanistan’s neighbours as Turkmenistan and Tajikistan move troops and weaponry closer to their borders.
China’s 10-Year Campaign to Nourish Rural School Kids
Remote Du’an county shows successes of the ambitious program but also the daunting challenges of rising food and operating costs.
Heavy Rains Trigger Evacuations in Beijing and Sichuan
Downpours caused floods, canceled flights, and suspended classes.
