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China Bans Tallest Skyscrapers Following Concerns About Safety
China is prohibiting construction of the tallest skyscrapers to ensure safety following mounting concerns over the quality of some projects.
Ireland-China business booms as 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations marked
Trade betwee the two has more than doubled in past five years, says Irish ambassador
Public School Teachers Punished for Side Gigs as Private Tutors
The five educators in Beijing were found to have been involved in teaching activities outside of school.
Tesla’s Fall From Grace in China Shows Perils of Betting on Beijing
Elon Musk won advantages unheard of for Western businesses. Then came the reality check.
Can China’s Fishing Villages Make a Comeback?
Fishing villages across South China have been in decline for years, but not all locals have given up.
Bones of Contention: China’s Unhappy Cosmetic Surgery Patients
A growing demand for surgeries is accompanied by a steep rise in disputes.
For Gay Migrants, Cruising Spots Aren’t Just Shadows and Shame
Largely abandoned by middle-class gays, urban parks remain an important refuge for gay migrants in an otherwise hostile city.
The Story Behind China’s ‘Dragon Man’ Discovery
Paleontologist Ji Qiang has made global headlines with claims he’s discovered a new species of early human named “Homo longi.” The 70-year-old tells Sixth Tone how the find really came about — and why critics misunderstand his work.
China’s Graduates Shouldn’t Stress Over Unemployment, Economist Says
More than 9 million university and college students are expected to leave school this year.
Fourth of July: This Chinese businessman controls most of the fireworks in the U.S.
Chances are if you’ve ever watched a fireworks show in America – Mr. Ding supplied it from China.
Sinopec Expects Profit as Covid Outbreak Eases, Oil Prices Rise
Energy giants China Petroleum and Chemical Corp. and PetroChina Co. both forecast a sharp improvement in net income for the first half of 2021 thanks to stronger crude oil prices as the Covid-19 crisis eased and the global economy improved.
Children of the Revolution: The Lives of China’s Model Communists
Caoyang New Village in central Shanghai is a symbol of the prestige China’s “model workers” enjoyed after the Communist revolution — and how their status has faded in the decades since.
Shanghai Int’l Film Festival Opens With Pride and Patriotism
Disrupted by the pandemic last year, the city’s annual cinema event returns with full-capacity attendance and special screenings to mark the party centenary.
China’s National Carbon Trading System Is Delayed
Originally slated to go online by the end of June, the mechanism for limiting greenhouse gas emissions is not yet ready for action.
The Last Days of Old Hongkou
Shanghai is redeveloping swaths of traditional “shikumen” housing in one of its most historic districts. For local residents, it’s the end of an era.
Chinese Provinces Curb Private Schools, Encourage Public Education
While Hunan and Jiangsu will cap the number of students attending private academic institutions, Sichuan has stopped approving such facilities altogether.
Shanghai Leads Way in China’s Carbon Transition
Many Chinese cities and provinces are working on plans to hit peak carbon before 2030. Shanghai, China’s most developed city, is set to lead the way.
