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Pictures of Iconic Seismograph Removed From Chinese Textbooks
Experts say there’s scant scientific evidence to support long-accepted model of ancient invention.
China looks the most hurt by the week's global market turmoil
The Shanghai composite has fallen 7.6 percent over the last five trading days, the worst performer among major global indexes.
Police Accused of Not Investigating Suspected Child Traffickers
Father of nearly-abducted child ‘deeply disappointed’ over suspects being given just five days’ detention.
Genomics Company Backs China’s Largest-Ever DNA Study
BGI has collected the genetic data of 140,000 women who purchased its prenatal testing service.
US markets have a trade war edge over China: Commodities
Chinese markets are getting hit by the trade war because of their exposure to non-energy commodities, according to a study.
Duck Tales: The Origin of the Birds in Beijing’s Famous Dish
The ancestors of the Peking duck you chow down on in Beijing probably once roamed the English countryside. But that could be about to change.
China’s Tourism Industry Must Accommodate Disabled Tourists
For too long, China has lagged behind other countries in accessibility, but it’s time for a change.
Telecom Operators Criticized Over Exorbitant ‘Lucky Number’ Fees
A mobile user in northern China says he was charged nearly $4,400 for a phone number ending in ‘9999’ — a supposedly lucky sequence that represents eternity.
Fans Celebrate Silver-Screen Starlet’s Divorce
Actor Zhang Yuqi announces she will leave her husband days after allegedly attacking him with a knife.
What Didi’s Blackout Exposed About the Ride-Hailing Industry
After the death of a passenger, Didi suspended night services. But some say that wasn’t enough to fix safety concerns.
Binge-watching, China Style
Shows like “Story of Yanxi Palace” empower Chinese viewers frustrated with their own lives, if only for the length of an episode.
China Sentences Former Securities Regulator to 18 Years in Jail
Yao Gang, former vice chairman of the China Securities Regulatory Commission, was sentenced to 18 years in jail, the latest instance of authorities cracking down on financial wrongdoing.
Animaniacs: Understanding China’s Nostalgia-Fueled Cartoon Craze
New clothes for Haier Bros. sparks wave of sentimentality and raft of criticism.
Chinese Flight School Under Fire for Girl-on-Girl Hazing
A list of alleged ‘regulations’ and online testimonies from former students suggest pervasive bullying by female seniors.
#MeToo: How Sexual Harassment Has Made My Bank Job a Living Hell
Time’s up for rampant sexual harassment in China’s banking industry.
Heartbreak and Hormones: A History of China’s TV Matchmaking
From flashy hosts to fake romance, the evolving format of China’s televised dating shows reflect changing attitudes toward dating and marriage.
Netizens Debate Chinese Family’s ‘Mistreatment’ in Sweden
China’s Foreign Ministry demands an explanation for why three tourists — whom some have dubbed ‘con artists’ — were removed from a hostel by police and dropped off at a cemetery.
China's Stocks Sink Past Lowest Level Seen in $5 Trillion Crash
China’s sinking stock market reached an unwelcome milestone, with the Shanghai Composite Index closing at the lowest level since 2014, erasing the last traces of its recovery from a boom that turned into a $5 trillion bust.
The Man Who Gets Paid to Cry
Pingyao native Li Silin has spent the better part of his life wailing at other people’s funerals.
China’s Farmers Are Resisting the Allure of Drones, For Now
Envisioned as a rural career path for young people, drone services aren’t yet attracting much customer interest.
