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- The Hunt for China’s Ugliest Building 31 January, 2023For 13 years, the “China’s Ugliest Buildings” poll has documented the misfires and gambles that defined the country’s urban building spree. What can the results teach us about taste in architecture?
- As Birth Rate Falls, Sichuan Lets the Unmarried Register as Parents 31 January, 2023Officials say the policy shift will ensure that unmarried individuals can enjoy maternal and child care services.
- ‘Price Assassins’ to Knives: What Irked China’s Consumers in 2022? 31 January, 2023Highlighting consumer rights, an annual report has captured insights into brand and buyer behavior.
- How Blizzard Lost China 31 January, 2023After a series of public relations disasters, the gaming giant behind “World of Warcraft” and “Diablo” has found itself in hot water with Chinese players.
- As Marriage Costs Soar, Fujian Residents Want More Regulation 30 January, 2023In a complaint to authorities, a resident claimed that the average cost of betrothal gifts was 780,000 yuan ($115,000).
- Crackdown Continues on Illegal ‘Competitions’ Targeting Students 30 January, 2023Authorities reiterated that results from such competitions could not be used to boost scores in school entrance exams.
- Shanghai Vows Greater Market Access for Economic Recovery 28 January, 2023China’s financial hub prepares for a post-COVID era.
- China’s Spring Festival 2023 in Numbers 28 January, 2023From tourism to the box office, several sectors have seen business surge for the first time in years.
- Chinese TV Drama Sheds Light on Anti-Corruption 28 January, 2023“The Knockout” makes a rare attempt at critically examining the root of several ills that plague society.
- For China’s Migrant Workers, Retirement Often Brings More Work 27 January, 2023Shut out of the social security system, Chinese migrants are having to continue working back-breaking jobs well into their 60s and 70s.
- Chinese University Fires Professor Accused of Sexual Harassment 27 January, 2023A doctoral student claimed the law professor coerced her into having an “inappropriate relationship.”
- Bunny Business Picks Up in the Year of the Rabbit 26 January, 2023While some people are getting pet rabbits, demand for other rabbit-related items has also surged.
- The Breakfast Ties That Bind 26 January, 2023Wenzhou sticky rice, a staple morning meal from the southern city known for its entrepreneurship, is the glue that holds a global diaspora together.
- How China’s Favorite Fantasy Realm Faded Into the Background 26 January, 2023From “Water Margin” to “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon,” it was the setting of some of China’s best-loved works of fiction and fantasy. But does anyone still care about the “jianghu”?
- Defying God — and COVID — on a Shanghai Stage 25 January, 2023Guo Chenzi, a playwright, reflects on the three-year odyssey of “Hudec,” from script to stage.
- China’s Tourist Sites Welcome Huge Holiday Crowds 25 January, 2023Some major attractions received a record number of visitors, leading to overcrowding.
- Millions of Players Bid Farewell as Blizzard Games Exit China 24 January, 2023Several games such as “Overwatch,” “Hearthstone,” and “World of Warcraft” are now unavailable in China.
- China’s University Students Dance Like Nobody’s Watching 24 January, 2023They danced to Taylor Swift’s hits together until midnight in the public square, finding connection with one another in the most isolated moments of their youth.
- Digging Into the Shang Dynasty’s Empire of Bones 23 January, 2023For centuries, the rulers of China’s first dynasty practiced a brutal form of human sacrifice. What did it mean? And more importantly, why did they stop?
- China’s Holiday Box Office Sees a Subdued Opening 23 January, 2023Film insiders say business is likely to pick up following the word of mouth publicity for movies like “The Wandering Earth” and “Full River Red.”