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Landslide Disaster

An aerial view of the landslide caused by heavy rain earlier this week in Wanzhou district, Chongqing, July 5, 2023. The disaster has caused 17 deaths, with 2 people still missing. Chen Chao/CNS/IC

Zodiac Signs, Height, Blood Type: Absurd Hiring Rules Draw Fire

Discriminatory recruitment practices by some Chinese companies are now drawing criticism from state media for violating privacy and equal employment rights.

Teachers Flaunting Their Summer Vacays? No More, Schools Say

Some school leaders in China have instructed teachers not to share photos of their upcoming summer vacations online to avoid causing unhappiness among people working in other industries. Screenshots showing these instructions in staff group chats have circulated online, sparking debate about whether the move is overstepping the mark or whether it in fact protects teachers from criticism.