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2015 to Spell End of China Dollar Reliance

The generally accepted wisdom is that all economies of the world are interconnected, and that “wealth can neither be created nor destroyed”. In real terms, as it concerns us, that translates to China having US$3.9 trillion in the bank,...

Creative Disciplinary Measure goes viral

A teacher in Hunan has gained national fame as his unconventional method of punishment caught the attentions of China's netizens last week.  After a number of students had continuously been chewing seeds in the classroom, one teacher had...

Reasonable Racism? Beijing Shop Bans Chinese

A clothing store in Beijing has sparked controversy after putting up a sign that read “Chinese not admitted (except for staff)”; the most recent slab of racism in China to dominate news headlines. Several employees shared with the Beijing...

Singledom in the Middle Kingdom

The big day is finally here! It’s Singles’ Day; a time of year in which China’s bachelors and bachelorettes celebrate their lonesome relationship status in style. Who are the masterminds behind this wonderful idea? As it turns out, Nanjingers...

Six Predictions for the APEC Summit in Beijing

Saturday is the big day; the day China will host the first large international event under the new Chinese leadership. With Mr Xi’s different approach to diplomatics, it is set to be an interesting convention.  ...

Smog Inspiring Style; Pollution Masks at China’s Fashion Week

China’s Fashion Week has seen numerous pollution masks being paraded down the runway; a trend unsurprisingly inspired by China’s worrisome air quality. While several controversial creations have been displayed at this event, currently underway in Beijing,...

Zuckerberg on Schmoozing Spree in China

The Facebook founder stunned audiences at Qinghua University with a speech and Q&A session delivered entirely in Chinese. The event took place after the social media mogul had been named as a member of Qinghua’s School of Economics and...

“Ka-Ching!”; the Sound of Golden Week

Credit cards being swiped, cash registers swiftly opening and closing, and shopping bags (handfuls of them) filled with luxurious merchandise; these are few of the sights that surrounded Chinese shopaholics during the recently-passed “Golden Week”, China’s annual period of...

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Nanjing Could Put Canberra on a New Flight Path to China

Travellers between China and Australia may soon have another part way across the Pacific. Nanjing has emerged as the...

China’s Fertility Insurance Turns Costly IVF Bills into Real Babies

Since 1 January 2025, couples pursuing fertility treatment across China have walked into a rather different kind of appointment....

Shanghai’s 21 Year Metro Fare Freeze Finally Faces a Hearing

Commuters across Shanghai are to see a fare structure tested for the first time in over two decades. On...

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