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On July 29th, the arrival of the production crew of a variety show called Go Fighting (极限挑战) brought the traffic around several Nanjing historical sites to a standstill. The throng of people at the scene illustrates the exceeding popularity...

In a shocking marketing ploy a marriage dating website has high-jacked the serious issue of child trafficking as a publicity stunt. Over the past few days, our WeChat Moments have once again witnessed a message go viral as it...

Are non-reusable chopsticks a thing of the past? In its latest initiative to make China more green, the government is proposing to pass a new regulation which would see the wasteful eating instruments outlawed. If the plan goes through,...

In a bold move, former CCTV presenter Chai Jing independently produced a gripping piece of journalism on smog that has caused a rekindling of the public debate about China’s air quality. “Under The Dome” (穹顶之下) draws...

Chinese rice lovers are concerned over government plans to substitute local diets with more potatoes. The government has announced their intention to reclassify potatoes to make them the fourth big staple food in China, alongside rice,...

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,...

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...

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...