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- Illegal Artificial Lakes, Dams Revealed in Gansu Amid Water Shortage 7 December, 2023Water irrigation is essential for sustaining economic activities in the Heihe River Basin, including for corn production. But dwindling water supplies have led some to resort to illegal means to divert water.
- Experts Warn Against New Fad in Chinese Schools — Nasal Sticks 7 December, 2023The China Consumers Association warned against the surge in students using nasal energy sticks at school, noting they may cause side effects or even spread bacteria.
- The Missing Driver: How a Tragedy Sparks Kindness Across China 6 December, 2023When Zou Chengjun’s life couldn’t have been any worse after a scooter mishap, a viral video of his story ignited an overwhelming wave of support from strangers nationwide.
- In China’s Latest Hit Film, Family Downfall Meets Bloody Revenge 6 December, 2023Adapted from a 2015 novel, “Across the Furious Sea” joins a wave of successful suspense and crime films in China this year.
- Male Mosquitoes Sucked Blood Too — Then Went Plant-Based to Survive: Researcher 6 December, 2023Turns out male mosquitoes were just as blood-thirsty as female ones.
- Zut Alors! The Ambience of Paris Streetlife Is Creating a Popular New Wave in China 5 December, 2023Long a tradition of French daily life, bistros have found a niche in cities like Shanghai, but with a Chinese twist.
- Chinese Cities Set Minimum Times for Physical Activity in Schools 5 December, 2023The longstanding battle over physical education in Chinese schools continues as local education bureaus try to establish minimum levels of physical activity for students.
- China Sees Slight Dip in Growth of CO2, Experts Urge Caution 5 December, 2023Experts believe recent La Niña events have increased oceans’ ability to absorb carbon dioxide, indicating that natural factors may have contributed to the recent slowdown in the rise of carbon dioxide concentrations.
- Rock Band Mayday Faces Music Over Lip-Sync Claims at Shanghai Gig 4 December, 2023While the popular Taiwanese band’s management company denied any allegations of lip-syncing, authorities in Shanghai have launched a probe.
- China Keeps Finding Massive Sinkholes Teeming With Strange Wildlife 4 December, 2023China’s karst landscapes are pockmarked by gigantic sinkholes that act as safe havens for an extraordinary variety of rare and endangered species. But these unique ecosystems are now under threat.
- In Hebei, AI Tech Reunites Abducted Son With Family After 25 Years 4 December, 2023Xie Qingshuai was abducted when he was still an infant from his home in 1999. His devastated family spent the next two decades searching for him.
- In a First, Beijing Court Grants Copyright to AI-Assisted Artwork 1 December, 2023The court ruled that AI-generated images demonstrating human originality and intellectual input should be protected by copyright law.
- Deciphering Dunhuang 1 December, 2023Hao Chunwen has spent years trying to decode the thousands of manuscripts uncovered in Dunhuang. Now he wants to involve scholars from other fields in the work.
- Rachel Murphy on the Global Future of China Studies 1 December, 2023
- One Year After Exit, Blizzard Games Eyes Return to China: Reports 1 December, 2023Reports on Blizzard Entertainment’s negotiations with prospective Chinese partners surfaced after a domestic company appeared to be streaming World of Warcraft content.
- When Two Chinese Scholars Went for a Walk 30 November, 2023Did they both want to be there?
- Add to Heart: Single Seniors Looking for Love at IKEA 30 November, 2023The Swedish furniture store’s restaurants have become popular spots in Shanghai for single senior citizens, matchmakers, and elderly residents just looking to pass the time.
- City Slickers: How Shanghai Is Outfoxing Its Raccoon Dog Problem 30 November, 2023In 2019, raccoon dogs were limited to 40 local communities. Now, they’ve expanded to over 300. Recent efforts such as community education and property management are gradually yielding results in addressing the uptick.
- Xiaomi CEO Makes Largest Ever Single Donation to Leading Chinese University 30 November, 2023Education has consistently been a top destination for the donations of mega-rich Chinese philanthropists, with most of the money going towards elite universities.
- Amid Controversy Over Diving Prodigy, Calls for End to Fandoms in Sports 29 November, 2023When diving prodigy Quan Hongchan lost out to a rival diver in a national competition, a passionate fan accused judges of giving her an unfair score. The outburst has sparked backlash against fandom culture in sports.