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Channel Your Inner Ne Zha, Says Party Paper Commentary

The summer blockbuster that broke box office records is now being touted as a model for cadres’ good behavior.

Cai Xuejiao

ideology

Huawei Researching 6G Cellular Technology in Canada: Report

The Chinese telecom giant’s head of 5G products previously predicted that 6G would not arrive before 2030.

Xue Yujie

technology

Drunk Official Arrested After Flipping Out Over Parking Ticket

Typhoon Relief Project Accused of Fraudulent Fundraising

China Proposes Charging Interest on Late Payments to Migrant Workers

EF Suspended From Education Association Following Teachers’ Drug Offenses

Didi Plans to Reduce Passenger Age Limit From 18 to 16

Insurance Giant Ping An Launches Private Doctor Program

Shanghai Again Fines Ride-Hailing Apps Again for Failing Inspections

First Trial for Writer Accused of Defaming Dead Girl’s Crowdfunding Parents

Shandong Man the Latest To Be Punished for Typhoon Gossip

Meet the Mortals Behind China’s ‘God Songs’

It’s not easy making the music that everyone loves — or loves to hate.

Qian Zhecheng

music

Dai Wangyun
Ph.D. student

Why New Chinese Moms Are Opting to ‘Sit the Month’ in Style

Luxury postnatal care centers trade on mothers’ dreams of a modern family — while playing on their insecurities.

family

Zai Zi
Writer

How Legal Guardianship Made My Same-Sex Relationship ‘Official’

With gay marriage still illegal on the Chinese mainland, many LGBT couples are opting to become each other’s legal guardians instea……

LGBT

From Surfer to Eco Warrior, Darci Liu Paddles Against the Tide

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Internet, What Is Love?

Sichuan to Couriers: Stop Charging Rural Customers Extra Fees

Logistics companies charging additional fees for rural deliveries is ‘illegal,’ says top postal official.

Tang Fanxi

consumption

Chinese Netizens Angry Over ‘Forgiven’ Rapist’s Light Sentence

Though the four-year sentence is consistent with China’s criminal law, many on social media are incensed over what they view as a s……

Cui Fandi

law & justice

The Visually Impaired Developers Making Games in the Dark

A small but devoted group of Chinese developers are trying to bring accessible games to the country’s visually impaired.

Yin Yijun

gaming

Shang Xiaoyuan — Shang Xiaoyuan
Associate Professor

How China Can Improve the Lives of Its State-Supported Orphans

After years spent in state-run institutions, adult orphans often struggle to find their footing in society.

welfare

Zeng Yuli — Zeng Yuli
Writer

Counting Stars: How Fake Data Distorts the Celebrity Landscape

Young Chinese are overestimating the importance of social media traffic to stardom — and underestimating talent.

entertainment

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