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Over two millennia after its founding, historians still wonder: Why was it the Qin — and not any of the other Warring States — that unified China?]]>Jul 24, 2026
After decades of work and family responsibilities, older Chinese are pursuing overseas education for themselves, but many are finding classrooms designed for younger students.]]>Jul 24, 2026
In a six-patient trial, a new gene-silencing drug reduced disease-related biomarkers, with no serious adverse events reported.]]>Jul 23, 2026
Sports broadcaster Liu Chang on her road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup final and why she refuses to shy away from gender-based criticism.]]>Jul 23, 2026
A recent investigation found some institutions highlight selective short-term returns while using inconsistent metrics that can make products harder to compare.]]>Jul 22, 2026
Most of the world’s garlic is grown in China. But this year, unusual weather conditions this past fall, winter, and spring challenged the country’s farmers.]]>Jul 22, 2026
The blockbuster animation “All Wishes Come True!” places Taoist legends in a fairyland where gods are assigned temples, ranked by incense offerings, and judged by KPIs.]]>Jul 21, 2026
This year, China’s biggest AI conference showed an industry racing to cut computing costs, put AI agents to work, manage new risks, and find business models that can last.]]>Jul 21, 2026
Long before China imported soybeans from Brazil and the United States, the crop powered the country’s economy in the northeast, shaping industry, empire, and the fate of many small towns.]]>Jul 21, 2026
The country’s first regulations on AI companion services also set new limits on chatbots designed to simulate emotional bonds with users.]]>Jul 20, 2026
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At Shanghai’s World Artificial Intelligence Conference, tech companies showcased phones designed to understand user intent and coordinate tasks across services.]]>Jul 17, 2026
The organization, established on the eve of the opening of China’s annual World AI Conference, will advance international cooperation on how AI is developed and used.]]>Jul 17, 2026
Wang Jibing, part of a growing cohort of grassroots Chinese writers, has written more than 6,000 poems about his time spent delivering food.]]>Jul 17, 2026
As parents push to equip their children with AI skills, companies seeking to exploit their anxieties around the new technology are exaggerating claims about what they can teach their children.]]>Jul 16, 2026
Once known mainly for its merchants and overseas networks, Chaoshan is back in the spotlight. This series examines how the region’s past and present offer insights into modern China.]]>Jul 16, 2026
The province is China’s first to implement such a ban, bolstering its status as a leader in EV adoption.]]>Jul 15, 2026
For years, scenic spots and historical sites have capitalized on online trends and “check-in” culture, leading to what tourists describe as “tacky” aesthetics. After the backlash, sites are changing their tune.]]>Jul 14, 2026
Chaoshan culture embraces new experiences, while remaining rooted in tradition. What would this mean on an intergalactic scale?]]>Jul 14, 2026
The film drew large audiences but disappointed those hoping for the heights of the Hong Kong action star’s past kung fu comedies.]]>Jul 14, 2026
After decades in secure jobs, a new generation of Chinese retirees is entering later life with pensions, spare time, and an appetite for new experiences.]]>Jul 13, 2026
Laojun Mountain, one of China’s most famous peaks, is seeking a content creator to boost tourism by posting short videos about its “sea of clouds” phenomenon.]]>Jul 13, 2026
In Shenzhen’s Huaqiangbei, family networks, overseas connections, and decades of migration helped merchants from Chaoshan establish a commanding presence in the world’s largest electronics market.]]>Jul 10, 2026
A recent review of nationwide and global medical data links the shift to an aging population and better detection, with the country's cancer profile changing alongside rising case numbers.]]>Jul 10, 2026
Trust, not laws, underpinned century-old networks for remittances from overseas Chinese workers. Its legacy still informs China’s business culture today.]]>Jul 10, 2026
AI has made Shen Anyu’s voice cheap to copy and nearly impossible to control, drawing him and his wife into a widening fight over income, identity and ownership.]]>Jul 09, 2026
Jellyfish, raw crabs, and endless ocean — an entrepreneur’s relaxing trip in South China turns into a nightmare ordeal.]]>Jul 09, 2026
Government-registered codes whose associated web domains have expired are being rerouted by criminals to scams or pornographic websites, making scanning everything from street lamps to public vehicles a potential risk.]]>Jul 08, 2026
For more than a decade, the niche, female-focused nüwu genre has attracted a cult following through web novels. Now, fans are taking it offline.]]>Jul 08, 2026
In recent years, countries around the world have rolled out policies to curb minors’ social media usage. A recent Chinese university report assesses their efficacy.]]>Jul 08, 2026
Once pushed to the margins, Chaoshan culture has become a symbol of China’s changing relationship with regional identity, tradition, and belonging.]]>Jul 07, 2026
The province’s jasmine fields have been inundated after the onslaught of the typhoon this week, ruining the region’s peak tea harvest.]]>Jul 06, 2026
When a product manager at Alibaba’s workplace communication app DingTalk complained about relentless “involutionary” competition, Chinese workers across the country recognized her frustrations.]]>Jul 06, 2026
Coverage will apply to food delivery workers, rideshare drivers, and other platform-based flexible workers, even without formal labor contracts, with companies paying all premiums.]]>Jul 03, 2026
A 12-year-old primary school student with a rare muscle-wasting disease gives his peers and teachers a lesson in resilience.]]>Jul 03, 2026
A case involving a couple who falsely claimed staff had harvested bone marrow and brain tissue from live pandas has been added to the Supreme People’s Court’s official reference case database.]]>Jul 02, 2026
From VR drama worlds to Labubu photo spots, Chinese companies are turning online fandoms into offline theme park-style attractions.]]>Jul 02, 2026
Drawn by affordable international schooling rather than glitz, Chinese students in the UAE are quietly rethinking how they see education, work, and future opportunities.]]>Jul 02, 2026
The province has set out plans to assess the current state of the industry surrounding the naturally occurring but addictive and cancer-causing stimulant before proceeding with legislation.]]>Jul 01, 2026
As more Chinese turn to AI tools for counseling, mental health professionals warn that the technology could be making people worse.]]>Jul 01, 2026
The cosmetic procedure has been banned in China for two decades. But underground, a market has continued to flourish.]]>Jun 30, 2026
The Long March is a foundational epic in modern China. But what goes into a name that will stand the test of time?]]>Jun 30, 2026
Sales of portable air conditioners manufactured by Chinese companies have skyrocketed this summer, with most products out of stock in Western European home appliance stores.]]>Jun 29, 2026
A live-action game about China’s only female emperor is finding devoted fans among people who have never played it themselves. Instead, they watch streamers struggle, die, and try again.]]>Jun 29, 2026
Worried that their children may not apply to the right schools, parents are enlisting application consultants for help — and getting scammed.]]>Jun 26, 2026
While studying degraded grasslands in northern China, one scientist started keeping chickens — and discovered a secret weapon against desertification.]]>Jun 26, 2026
The game’s developer believed a rugged, muscular werewolf could become its next virtual heartthrob. Many players, however, disagree.]]>Jun 25, 2026
A demographic theory argues that, contrary to what you might think, having many millions of people might make it harder to find 11 world-beating football players.]]>Jun 25, 2026
As extreme weather events continue to rise, experts warn that the return of El Niño may partly be to blame.]]>Jun 24, 2026
A retired oncologist opened a garment workshop above his Guangzhou dialysis clinic to employ kidney patients who had struggled to find work elsewhere. The factory provides income, routine, and community, but its future remains tied to the treatment that keeps its workers alive.]]>Jun 24, 2026
The 19-year-old said he believed the flight change policy was unfair to customers, who have to bear the burden of changes in departure times, while airlines face no cost.]]>