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Chinese Actor’s Trafficking Ordeal Leaves Thai Tourism Reeling

The actor’s rescue from a trafficking ring has revived fears of cross-border scams, prompting Chinese tourists to cancel trips en masse.

Fan Yiying

Top Chinese Chess Players Banned in Widespread Corruption Probe

China’s sports authorities uncovered a decade-long match-fixing network in xiangqi, also known as Chinese chess, involving grandmasters, intermediaries, and the manipulation of rankings.

He Qitong

Positive Spin: Can AI and Algorithms Fix China’s Content Crisis?

Kuaishou is the latest platform to announce plans to combat mounting concerns over fraud, privacy breaches, and user manipulation.

Matryoshka Marketing: What’s Really Inside China’s Russian Shops

Regulators are cracking down on self-proclaimed Russian goods stores selling products from around the world — including China.

Chen Yiru

In Shaanxi, a Long-Buried Han Dynasty Tomb Is a Study in Power

The tomb of a Han dynasty prime minister, found with gold artifacts and rare clay seals, offers insights into ancient feudal China.

Li Xin

Shigatse Earthquake: Over 120 Dead as Rescuers Battle Cold and Rubble

As officials warn of more tremors, rescue teams comb through collapsed homes in search of survivors, and medical experts and emergency supplies pour into the affected region.

Jiang Xinyi

China Bars Two-Time Asian Champion Guangzhou FC Over Rising Debt

The expulsion underscores deepening financial woes in Chinese football, with unpaid wages and rising debts forcing clubs out of competition.

In Shanghai, Brain Implants Turn Thought Into Speech and Movement

The breakthrough in brain-computer interface technology opens possibilities for patients with speech and motor impairments.

China Slaps Heavy Fine on Top Dating Platform for False Ads

Zhenai, one of China’s oldest matchmaking services, was penalized for misleading users with fake profiles, exaggerated claims, and aggressive sales tactics, according to regulators.

Skincare to Seafood, China’s Trade Hubs Ride the Livestream Wave

A new Douyin report shows how livestreaming is driving billions in sales across China, with central and western regions rapidly gaining ground.