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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In Hebei, AI Tech Reunites Abducted Son With Family After 25 Years

Xie 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.

Ding Rui

Rock Band Mayday Faces Music Over Lip-Sync Claims at Shanghai Gig 

While the popular Taiwanese band’s management company denied any allegations of lip-syncing, authorities in Shanghai have launched a probe.

He Qitong

One Year After Exit, Blizzard Games Eyes Return to China: Reports

Reports on Blizzard Entertainment’s negotiations with prospective Chinese partners surfaced after a domestic company appeared to be streaming World of Warcraft content.

Yang Caini

At China Expo, a Next-Gen Prosthetic Knee Offers New Hope

Equipped with a microprocessor, a motor, and multiple sensors, Össur’s Power Knee adapts to users’ movements in real time. But its price will remain a hurdle for many.

Sixth Tone

In a First, Beijing Court Grants Copyright to AI-Assisted Artwork

The court ruled that AI-generated images demonstrating human originality and intellectual input should be protected by copyright law.

Ye Zhanhang

Xiaomi CEO Makes Largest Ever Single Donation to Leading Chinese University

Education has consistently been a top destination for the donations of mega-rich Chinese philanthropists, with most of the money going towards elite universities.

Zhu Junxi

City Slickers: How Shanghai Is Outfoxing Its Raccoon Dog Problem

In 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.

Amid Controversy Over Diving Prodigy, Calls for End to Fandoms in Sports

When 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.

China Moves to Standardize Place Names With Pinyin System

The proposed measures aim to standardize names across the country, including for parks, streets, complexes, major infrastructure projects, and residential communities.

Children Who Witness Domestic Violence Are Also Victims: China’s Top Court 

Chinese courts are expanding the scope of personal safety protection orders, the key pillar of China’s domestic violence law, to better protect minors.

Space Race: Why Young Chinese Are Cutting Ties With Relatives

In stark contrast to their parents, young Chinese are distancing themselves from family ties and seeking more personal space amid shifting societal dynamics, urbanization, and the influence of social media.