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2018-11-06 15:39:25

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City Stops Shaming Students for Parents’ Prohibited E-Bikes

Under short-lived Shandong policy, unapproved transportation resulted in classroom criticism.

2018-10-09 13:40:57

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What Didi’s Blackout Exposed About the Ride-Hailing Industry

After the death of a passenger, Didi suspended night services. But some say that wasn’t enough to fi......

2018-09-28 12:19:17

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Meme-Making Netizens Rail Against Train Seat Thief

A high-speed rail passenger has been banned from trains for 180 days after refusing to sit in her as......

2018-09-20 08:49:47

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Didi Customers Say Compulsory Audio Recording Violates Privacy

Ride-hailing platform maintains that compulsory new safety feature protects both drivers and passeng......

2018-09-10 11:50:27

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Why Didi Is Not the Only Party to Blame for Recent Murders

Public anger has focused on ride-hailing platforms, but the regulators also bear responsibility.

2018-09-04 13:41:56

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Didi Faces Fresh Security Questions Following Murder

Authorities have given the ride-hailing giant a deadline for closing security loopholes.

2018-08-28 11:26:59

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Henan ‘Love Bus’ Helps Commuters Commit

Over the past decade, one bus driver’s matchmaking efforts have led to 23 marriages.

2018-08-15 13:16:40

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Unapproved Zhengzhou Bridge Now Dangerously Damaged

Suspension bridge that was opened to traffic before passing a government inspection has been worn do......

2018-07-25 08:37:44

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Thai Government Apologizes for Blaming Boat Crash on Chinese

Thai Deputy Prime Minister’s comments caused mass outrage among Chinese web users.

2018-07-10 12:19:56

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Beijing Kicks Official Cars to the Curb

Reforms have reduced the number of government cars by 40 percent, and those that remain active will ......

2018-07-06 10:56:50

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Bus Company Dismisses Fatigue Claims in Collision That Killed 18

Investigations have yet to determine the cause of the fatal accident in central China’s Hunan provin......

2018-07-02 12:51:33

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Changchun’s ‘Party Train’ Isn’t the Boozy Tube You Might Imagine

One Chinese city has decorated its mass transit system with slogans to promote Xi Jinping’s politica......

2018-07-02 11:39:45

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Odds of Getting a Beijing License Plate Are Now 1 in 2,031

Long waiting list for green cars means new applicants might have to wait years to get on the road.

2018-06-26 11:14:59

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Chinese Court Removes Smoking Areas From Trains

Student’s succesful challenge of railway operator is a victory for anti-smoking efforts.

2018-06-26 11:02:40

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Wheelchairs Join Sharing Economy Hype, Puzzle Chinese Consumers

With the advent of rentable wheelchairs, netizens and media outlets wonder whether China’s sharing e......

2018-06-19 12:21:16

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Travel App’s Seat-Booking Feature Faces Turbulence for TMI

Experts say revealing passenger information violates privacy, but Umetrip calls its controversial fe......

2018-06-12 12:41:40

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Ride-Hailing Drivers Will Soon Be Subject to Taxi Review System

Unimpressed consumers say cabs have the same safety issues.

2018-05-24 14:33:30

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Didi Blocks Drivers Accused of Sexually Harassing Passengers

Following a high-profile murder and security concerns, China’s top ride-hailing company again faces ......

2018-05-22 12:03:13

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