From censored joke to state-friendly app, ‘Are You Dead Yet?’ has traveled a long road before reaching the top of China’s ...

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Brutal Beating and Violation of an 8-Year-Old Gansu Girl by Classmates Stirs Discussions on Criminal Responsibility of Minors Two minors and a teacher were involved in a violent incident, injuring an ...

From shifting sentiments on Zelensky to a renewed focus on Taiwan, recent geopolitical developments have sparked noteworthy takes from Chinese online commentators. PART OF THIS TEXT COMES FROM THE ...

China’s canceled celebrities won’t be able to turn to live streaming once they’re on this black list. On November 23rd, the China Association of Performing Arts issued a so-called “warning list” of 88 ...

With screenings for Down syndrome becoming more advanced, there are less and less babies being born with Down in China every year. Unborn babies with Down syndrome are allowed to be aborted to up to ...

The keyword is “反广场舞神器” – the tool that helps local residents find some peace and quiet when dancing grannies take over their public squares with loud music. No matter where you go in China, from ...