Timely reports on issues and events from across China. Drawing on a vast range of sources, these succinct articles provide insights into the significance of each issue in a wider context.

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Adventure Meets Risk as Tourists Flock to Yunnan’s Wild Peaks

Fueled by viral videos, tourists are flocking to Yunnan’s uncharted forests during the National Holiday, prompting safety warnings and fines for entering restricted areas.

Li Xin

Game, Set, Sold: Tennis Fever Sends China Open Ticket Sales Soaring

Zheng Qinwen’s Olympic triumph continues to fuel fan excitement, with tournaments across the country drawing record crowds.

He Qitong

Amid Mixed Reviews, China’s Box Office Tops 1 Billion Yuan

With nearly 10 films in theaters, China’s National Day holiday box office is off to a strong start but experts question long term prospects.

Women Take a Stand in China’s Youth Fishing Craze

As the popularity of angling surges in China, young women are defying conventions and taking their place next to men.

Fan Yiying

Dong Ziqing

After Record-Breaking Heat, Chongqing Slammed by Heavy Rain

A cold front triggered an 18-degree temperature plunge, bringing torrential rain and winds, but calmer weather is expected for the remainder of the National Day holiday.

Golden Week: Surge in Outbound Travel From Lower-Tier Cities

Travelers from third- and lower-tier cities now account for over 40% of long-distance international trips, with demand for bookings more than doubling.

After Mortgage Rate Cut, China’s Biggest Cities Ease Property Rules

Guangzhou fully lifts home purchase limits, while Shanghai and Shenzhen introduce partial relaxations ahead of the National Day holiday, aiming to boost the property market.

To Scale Peaks, Chinese Hikers Are Hiring Personal Cheerleaders

University students are turning part-time guides, offering snacks, emotional support, and encouragement to help hikers navigate China’s toughest trails.

Jiang Xinyi

China Moves to Tackle a Growing Menace: Rampaging Boars

Wily, aggressive, and weighing up to 200 kilos, wild boars have become a serious problem in many parts of rural China. Now, authorities are calling in the hunters.

China Launches Policy Blitz to Tackle Unemployment

The central government has issued its first package of job creation measures since 2012, as concerns rise over China’s high youth unemployment rate.