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Long-Delayed Film ‘Better Days’ Gets Surprise Release in China
The teen drama is one of a handful of films to have their mainland releases canceled or postponed this year.
Flower Power: Understanding China’s National Flower Debate
Seven decades after its founding, the People’s Republic of China has yet to pick a national flower — but not for lack of trying.
How ’90s Kids Are Redrawing the Boundaries of Chinese Animation
China’s millennials are all grown up. The country’s animation industry is finally starting to adjust.
Cult-Like Restaurant Exposes China’s Appetite for Ponzi Schemes
Filmmaker Zhou Mingying discusses his surreal encounter with an authoritarian restaurateur while making his documentary ‘The Land of Peach Blossoms.’
Late Bloomers: China’s Elderly Embrace Sex After 60
Chinese culture traditionally frowned upon sex after menopause, but many retirees now see it as the key to a happy and healthy old age.
The Chinese Sneakerheads Trading Shoes Like Stocks
All that is solid is melting into Airs, as China’s market for rare sneakers threatens to turn into a bubble.
Flag-Waving Fare Scores Big for China’s Flagging Film Industry
A trio of nationalistic films cleaned up at the box office Monday as the People’s Republic of China prepared to celebrate its 70th anniversary.
With Ivory Ban at Home, More Chinese Are Buying Abroad
While overall consumption of ivory has dropped significantly in the country after a 2017 ban, more Chinese are purchasing ivory products abroad, according to a new report.
Man Caught After Using Corpse’s Phone to WeChat Himself $1,300
The 21-year-old suspect told police he frequently scrounged money from coffins to avoid having to work.
242 Children in Dongguan Treated for Suspected Food Poisoning
Nearly 100 kindergartners in the southern Chinese city remain in hospital after showing symptoms of a foodborne illness.
The Case for an Artistic Revival of Rural China
Over the past decade, I’ve used the arts to promote rural revitalization without turning the countryside into a cultural wasteland.
How China Can Improve the Lives of Its State-Supported Orphans
After years spent in state-run institutions, adult orphans often struggle to find their footing in society.
Zhejiang Family Marries, Divorces 23 Times To Scam Government
With 11 members now accused of fraud, the family claims ignorance of any wrongdoing.
The Trash Rules Separating Generations As Well As Waste
As Shanghai implements new trash-sorting regulations citywide, young residents are raising a stink.
Jay Chou Ballad Breaks Sales Record, Streaming Site
Within 25 minutes of its release, the pop star’s latest single ‘Won’t Cry’ sold over 2 million copies.
The Foreign Teachers Caught Up in China’s Education Clampdown
China is cracking down on foreigners working illegally at English training schools, but demand for teachers still far outstrips supply.
The Silent Cries of China’s Depressed Netizens
A student posted a digital suicide note. Thousands replied, shedding light on the lives of millions of Chinese living with depression.
China's Sinopec Said to Support Trans-Caspian Plan
The state-owned oil company reportedly backs pipeline route that Russia opposes.
Inside the Battle for China’s Meatless Future
US food tech startups spy a juicy opportunity for plant-based meat in China, but domestic players also want a slice of the action.
Chinese ‘Deepfake’ App Censured Over Privacy Concerns
Netizens demanded that the Zao face-swapping app be removed from app stores after noticing that it had reserved the right to sell user-generated content to third parties.
